Motif
rash request to wield divine power
rash_request_to_wield_divine_power
A motif of the Pride, Hubris, and Downfall family, within the sub-family Defiance of Deities and Divine Humbling. 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 CERES. / APHRODITE (VENUS). / VENUS. / HELIOS (SOL).; lines 2071-2157 confidence: high
At Helios' dazzling palace, Phaethon approaches the sun-god, who removes his crown of rays and swears by the Styx to grant a favor.
Phaethon asks to drive the sun chariot for a day after Helios swears to grant any favor, despite Helios' warnings.
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