Motif
rebuke of delayed hero to restore martial honor
rebuke_of_delayed_hero_to_restore_martial_honor
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Boasts, Taunts, and Exhortations. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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greek
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The Iliad THE ACTS OF DIOMED. / BOOK VI. / ARGUMENT. / THE EPISODES OF GLAUCUS AND DIOMED, AND OF HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE.; lines 7489-7553 confidence: medium
As the warriors pass on the way, Paris first excuses his delay to Hector.
Hector acknowledges Paris's courage but condemns his sloth and urges deeds that will wipe away Trojan reproach.
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