Motif
Oath-protected secret identity
oath_protected_secret_identity
A motif of the Curse, Blessing, and Performative Sacred Speech family, within the sub-family Fidelity, Obedience, and Secrecy Vows. 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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The Odyssey BOOK II / BOOK III / TELEMACHUS VISITS NESTOR AT PYLOS. / BOOK IV; lines 1762-1847 confidence: high
Helen says Ulysses disguised himself with wounds, bruises, and rags, entered Troy as if a menial or beggar, was recognized by her, received her oath of secrecy, killed Trojans, and obtained information before returning to the Argive camp.
Helen recognizes Ulysses but swears not to betray him until he is safely back among the Achaeans.
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