Motif
Ritualized reward for valor
ritualized_reward_for_valor
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Arms, Spoils, and Trophies. 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 Republic BOOK II. / BOOK III. / BOOK IV. / BOOK V.; lines 16453-16611 confidence: high
The passage opens by permitting affectionate and reproductive privileges for the brave fighter during the expedition, so that lovers may be eager to win the prize of valour.
Brave warriors receive privileges, hymns, precedence, meats, and cups at sacrifices and similar occasions according to their valour.
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