Motif
sacred instrument mishandled by an unworthy possessor
sacred_instrument_mishandled_by_an_unworthy_possessor
A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family, within the sub-family Relics, Cult Images, and Sacred Stones. 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 VIII-XV EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / BOOK THE ELEVENTH. / EXPLANATION.; lines 5878-5963 confidence: medium
Orpheus’ harp is preserved in the same temple and credited with wonders; Neanthus buys it believing it can move rocks and trees, but dogs tear him apart when he tries it.
Neanthus buys Orpheus’ harp expecting its power to move rocks and trees, but his attempt ends with dogs tearing him apart.
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