Motif
nocturnal celestial chariot passage
nocturnal_celestial_chariot_passage
A motif of the Ascent and Heavenly Journey family, within the sub-family Celestial Steeds, Chariots, and Boats. 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 PHOEBUS-APOLLO. / ROMAN APOLLO. / HECATE. / SELENE (LUNA).; lines 2762-2780 confidence: high
Selene is described as representing the moon, sister of Helios, and as driving her chariot across the sky while Helios rests after the day.
Selene, identified with the moon, drives a chariot across the sky at night, with steeds rising at evening from Oceanus.
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