Motif
Reproach awakens warrior leadership
reproach_awakens_warrior_leadership
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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1 traditions
greek
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The Iliad THE BREACH OF THE TRUCE, AND THE FIRST BATTLE. / BOOK V. / ARGUMENT. / THE ACTS OF DIOMED.; lines 6101-6232 confidence: high
Sarpedon reproaches Hector for lost valor and lack of leadership, says he left Lycia with wife and infant behind, and urges defense of Troy’s families, towers, and altars.
Sarpedon’s rebuke prompts Hector to leap armed from his chariot and rally the Trojans from flight.
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