Motif
Temporary divine possession producing prophecy or divination
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A motif of the Prophecy and Systematic Divination family, within the sub-family Oracles and Prophetic Agents. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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comparative
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The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 1 of 2) PREFACE. / J. G. FRAZER. / CHAPTER I. THE KING OF THE WOOD. / MACAULAY.; lines 1007-1027 confidence: high
Temporary incarnation, called inspiration or possession, reveals itself through supernatural knowledge, especially divination and prophecy rather than miracles.
Temporary incarnation is identified with inspiration or possession and linked to supernatural knowledge, divination, and prophecy.
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