Motif
warrior exhortation before crisis
warrior_exhortation_before_crisis
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Boasts, Taunts, and Exhortations. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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greek
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The Iliad JUNO DECEIVES JUPITER BY THE GIRDLE OF VENUS. / BOOK XV. / ARGUMENT. / THE FIFTH BATTLE AT THE SHIPS; AND THE ACTS OF AJAX.; lines 14933-15057 confidence: high
Argive warriors are warned that Hector calls Troy onward and that flames are nearing the Greek vessels; they are urged to stake their fate on one decisive fight.
Multiple leaders use speeches to stir warriors to decisive action, courage, and shame avoidance.
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