Motif
sacred asylum at altar
sacred_asylum_at_altar
A motif of the Sacred Law and Social Order family, within the sub-family Sanctuary and Asylum. 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 PUBLIC WORSHIP OF THE ANCIENT GREEKS AND ROMANS. / TEMPLES. / STATUES. / ALTARS.; lines 6161-6180 confidence: high
The altar was so sacred that a malefactor fleeing to it was safe from pursuers, and forcing him from this asylum was considered a great sacrilege.
The altar functions as a protected asylum for a fugitive, and removing him is sacrilege.
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