Motif
reconciliation of hostile beings through a sacred wand
reconciliation_of_hostile_beings_through_a_sacred_wand
A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family, within the sub-family Wonder Objects and Marvelous Implements. 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 MARS. / NIKE (VICTORIA). / VICTORIA. / HERMES (MERCURY).; lines 3819-3892 confidence: medium
Apollo brings Hermes to Olympus, obtains an oath by the Styx, gives him the Caduceus, and Hermes uses it to reconcile two fighting snakes; the wand, serpents, and wings are interpreted as power, wisdom, and despatch.
The Caduceus is said to unite beings divided by hate, and its power is demonstrated when fighting snakes clasp one another around it.
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