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.
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1 traditions
roman
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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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