Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

mourning after destruction of homeland

mourning_after_destruction_of_homeland

A motif of the Lament, Mourning, and Tragic Recognition family, within the sub-family Lament for the Fallen Warrior. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


greek

  • Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica THE WAR OF THE TITANS / THE STORY OF OEDIPUS / THE THEBAID / THE EPIGONI; lines 7681-7705 confidence: high

    The oracle commanded Manto to marry whomever she met; she married Rhacius, came to Colophon, and wept over the destruction of her country.

    Manto, at Colophon, is cast down and weeps over the destruction of her country.

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