Motif
nature divinity as fosterer of growth
nature_divinity_as_fosterer_of_growth
A motif of the Sacred Feminine and Mother Goddess family, within the sub-family Mother Figures and Nurturing Landscapes. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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greek roman
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome OCEANIDES, NEREIDES, AND NAIADES. / OCEANIDES. / THE NEREIDES. / THE NAIADES.; lines 5367-5384 confidence: high
Trees, plants, and flowers receive nourishment from their fostering care, and the Greeks regard these divinities as special benefactors to mankind.
The Naiades' care nourishes trees, plants, and flowers, making them benefactors to mankind.
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