Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

oracular remains of a hero

oracular_remains_of_a_hero

A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family, within the sub-family Relics, Cult Images, and Sacred Stones. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


roman

  • The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / BOOK THE TENTH. / EXPLANATION.; lines 4104-4203 confidence: high

    After death, Orpheus was counted among heroes or demigods, and Philostratus says his preserved head at Lesbos gave oracular responses.

    After death, Orpheus is counted among heroes or demigods, and his preserved head at Lesbos gives oracular responses.

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