Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

shared epitaph as marital memorial

shared_epitaph_as_marital_memorial

A motif of the Lament, Mourning, and Tragic Recognition family, within the sub-family Mourning Ritual and Funerary Practice. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


roman

  • The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 7108-7175 confidence: medium

    Ancient epitaphs usually included identifying details; Halcyone promises Ceyx an honorary funeral and a share in her own epitaph.

    Halcyone promises Ceyx an honorary funeral and a share in her own epitaph.

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