Motif
losing a real possession while seeking an illusory greater gain
losing_a_real_possession_while_seeking_an_illusory_greater_gain
A motif of the Pride, Hubris, and Downfall family, within the sub-family Wealth, Luxury, and Greed. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
greek
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Aesop's Fables; a new translation THE BLACKSMITH AND HIS DOG / THE STAG AT THE POOL / THE DOG AND THE SHADOW / MERCURY AND THE TRADESMEN; lines 2390-2411 confidence: high
The dog lets go of his own meat and rushes at the perceived other dog to get the larger piece.
The dog releases his own meat to seize a supposed larger piece and ends with neither.
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