Motif
precious-object bribe causing betrayal
precious_object_bribe_causing_betrayal
A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family, within the sub-family Cursed and Fatal Objects. 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 BELLEROPHON. / THESEUS. / OEDIPUS. / THE SEVEN AGAINST THEBES.; lines 8825-8917 confidence: high
Because Eriphyle is to decide disputes between Adrastus and Amphiaraus, Polynices bribes her with Harmonia's necklace to reveal Amphiaraus; Amphiaraus is forced to join and asks Alcmaeon to avenge him if he dies.
Polynices uses Harmonia's necklace to bribe Eriphyle into revealing Amphiaraus and compelling his participation.
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