Motif
runaway celestial vehicle causing disaster
runaway_celestial_vehicle_causing_disaster
A motif of the Divine Judgment and Moral Reckoning family, within the sub-family Pride, Greed, and Hubris. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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roman
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The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books I-VII EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / BOOK THE SECOND.; lines 2844-2893 confidence: medium
Phaëton sees the world burning on all sides, breathes scorching air, perceives his chariot on fire, is covered by ashes, embers, smoke, and darkness, and is carried by winged steeds.
Phaëton’s chariot catches fire and he is carried by winged steeds while unable to control his direction amid worldwide burning.
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