Motif
Sacred object protected by duplicate copies
sacred_object_protected_by_duplicate_copies
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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greek roman
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome LEUCOTHEA. / THE SIRENS. / ARES (MARS). / MARS.; lines 3632-3714 confidence: high
While Numa prayed for Rome, Jupiter sent down an oblong brazen shield; a voice said Rome's safety depended on preserving it, so eleven copies were made.
Numa has eleven shields made exactly like the heaven-sent shield to reduce the chance that the sacred treasure will be stolen.
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