Motif
Sacred grove consecrated to a pastoral deity
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A motif of the World Axis and Sacred Center family, within the sub-family Sacred Trees, Groves, and Tree Cult Places. 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 Aeneid of Virgil BOOK SEVENTH / THE LANDING IN LATIUM, AND THE ROLL OF THE ARMIES OF ITALY / BOOK EIGHTH / THE EMBASSAGE TO EVANDER; lines 5479-5516 confidence: high
A high grove by the cold river of Caere, enclosed by hills and dark firs, is revered; rumour says old Pelasgians consecrated it and its festal day to Silvanus, god of tilth and flock.
A revered grove by the river of Caere is said to have been consecrated by old Pelasgians to Silvanus, god of tilth and flock.
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