Motif
patron fortune of a city
patron_fortune_of_a_city
A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family, within the sub-family Rescue and Protection. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
greek roman
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome GRAEAE. / SPHINX. / TYCHE (FORTUNA) AND ANANKE (NECESSITAS). / TYCHE (FORTUNA).; lines 4728-4751 confidence: medium
Tyche was worshipped in parts of Greece, especially by Athenians who believed she favored their city.
Athenians are said to worship Tyche especially and to believe in her special predilection for their city.
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