Motif
ritual suspension or reversal of social hierarchy
ritual_suspension_or_reversal_of_social_hierarchy
A motif of the Sacred Time and Ritual Cycle family, within the sub-family Festivals, Processions, and Public Rites. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
greek roman
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome PANATHENAEA. / DAPHNEPHORIA. / ROMAN FESTIVALS. / SATURNALIA.; lines 6496-6519 confidence: high
Social distinctions were suspended or reversed; masters waited upon slaves at banquets provided for them, and slaves wore their masters' garments.
The passage explicitly says social distinctions were suspended or reversed and gives the example of masters serving slaves.
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