Motif
recognition delayed by disguise or altered appearance
recognition_delayed_by_disguise_or_altered_appearance
A motif of the Shapeshifter and Transformation family, within the sub-family Disguises and Recognition. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
greek
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The Odyssey BOOK XX / BOOK XXI / BOOK XXII / BOOK XXIII; lines 10017-10117 confidence: high
Penelope descends, considers whether to question or embrace Ulysses, sits opposite him by the fire, and fails to recognize him because of shabby clothing.
Penelope sees Ulysses but fails to recognize him because his shabby clothes mislead her.
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