Motif
supernatural music commanding nature
supernatural_music_commanding_nature
A motif of the Sacred Knowledge and Wisdom family, within the sub-family Magic Through Speech and Name. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
greek roman
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome CONTENTS. / MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME. / PART I.--MYTHS. / INTRODUCTION.; lines 399-434 confidence: high
The Greeks are said to have exaggerated Orpheus's gifts and attributed supernatural power to his music, including taming beasts, stopping rivers, and moving mountains.
Orpheus's music is said to tame wild animals, halt rivers, and move mountains.
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