Motif
Miraculous abundance proves divine aid
miraculous_abundance_proves_divine_aid
A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family, within the sub-family Healing and Provision. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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roman
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The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV BOOK THE FIFTEENTH. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 13102-13196 confidence: medium
Numa invites nobles, shows them a plain palace, then hosts them the same night with stately couches, plate, and abundant dainties, persuading them of celestial aid.
Numa’s sudden transformation of a plain household into a sumptuous feast persuades guests that he has celestial help.
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