Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

recognition by exposed-infant tokens

recognition_by_exposed_infant_tokens

A motif of the Miraculous Child and Sacred Birth family, within the sub-family Disputed Maternity, Parentage, and Recognition. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


greek roman

  • Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome VESTALIA. / PART II.--LEGENDS. / CADMUS. / PERSEUS.; lines 6834-6902 confidence: high

    Apollo's intervention brings the Delphic priestess, who explains the relationship between Ion and Creusa and produces infant charms and a wicker basket.

    Ion's relationship to Creusa is confirmed when the priestess produces the charms and wicker basket found with him as an infant.

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