batch.motif.greek-hesiod-homeric-hymns-evelyn-white-gutenberg-l6702-l6799
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record_id: batch.motif.greek-hesiod-homeric-hymns-evelyn-white-gutenberg-l6702-l6799
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/greek/project-gutenberg/hesiod-homeric-hymns-homerica.md
passage_locator:
label: III. TO DELIAN APOLLO / TO PYTHIAN APOLLO / IV. TO HERMES / V. TO APHRODITE;
lines 6702-6799
start: '6702'
end: '6799'
translation: Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica
notes: Generated from OpenAI Batch run motif-extraction-2026-04-28-high-priority;
human review required.
canonical_text:
quote: ''
summary: The hymn invokes Aphrodite’s power over gods, humans, and animals, names
Athene, Artemis, and Hestia as exceptions, describes Zeus causing Aphrodite to
desire the mortal Anchises, and narrates Aphrodite’s adornment, journey to Ida,
effect on wild animals, and appearance before Anchises, who offers worship and
asks for blessings.
language: English
quote_policy: summarized
literal_observations:
- id: obs:1
text: Aphrodite is described as stirring sweet passion in gods, mortal humans, birds,
land creatures, and sea creatures.
category: attribute
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: obs:2
text: Athene, Artemis, and Hestia are named as three divine hearts Aphrodite cannot
bend or ensnare.
category: relationship
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: obs:3
text: Hestia refuses marriage, swears by Zeus to remain a maiden, and receives honor
in the house and temples instead of marriage.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: obs:4
text: The passage says Aphrodite can beguile even Zeus and mate him with mortal
women unknown to Hera.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:5
text: Zeus puts sweet desire for a mortal man into Aphrodite’s heart so that she
will not be untouched by mortal love or mock the gods and goddesses she has joined
with mortals.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: obs:6
text: The mortal man desired by Aphrodite is Anchises, who tends cattle among the
steep hills of many-fountained Ida and is said to be shaped like the immortal
gods.
category: attribute
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:7
text: Aphrodite goes to her precinct and temple at Paphos in Cyprus, where the Graces
bathe her with fragrant heavenly oil and she dresses in rich clothes and gold.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:8
text: Aphrodite travels from Cyprus toward Troy and comes to many-fountained Ida,
described as the mother of wild creatures.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:9
text: Wolves, lions, bears, and leopards follow Aphrodite; she puts desire into
them, and they mate in pairs around the shadowy coombes.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:10
text: Anchises is alone in the homestead, moving about and playing the lyre, while
the others follow the herds over grassy pastures.
category: setting
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: obs:11
text: Aphrodite stands before Anchises like a pure maiden in height and appearance
so that he will not be frightened.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: obs:12
text: Aphrodite’s clothing and jewelry are described as shining, golden, embroidered,
moonlike, and adorned with brooches, flower-shaped earrings, and necklaces.
category: attribute
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- ev:7
- id: obs:13
text: Anchises is seized with love and addresses the figure before him as a possible
goddess or mountain-associated divine being.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: obs:14
text: Anchises promises to build an altar on a high, far-seen peak and to sacrifice
rich offerings at all seasons if the divine visitor grants him eminence, offspring,
long life, happiness, and prosperity.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
figures:
- id: fig:1
name_or_label: Aphrodite / Cytherea / Cyprian
description: Golden, laughter-loving goddess who stirs passion widely, cannot bend
three goddesses, is made by Zeus to desire Anchises, adorns herself, travels to
Ida, and appears before Anchises.
role_refs:
- role:1
- role:4
- role:6
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:2
- ev:4
- ev:5
- ev:6
- id: fig:2
name_or_label: Athene
description: Bright-eyed daughter of Zeus who has no pleasure in Aphrodite’s works
and delights in war, crafts, and teaching arts.
role_refs:
- role:2
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: fig:3
name_or_label: Artemis
description: Huntress with shafts of gold who loves archery, wild-beast hunting,
lyre, dancing, cries, woods, and cities of upright men rather than Aphrodite’s
works.
role_refs:
- role:2
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: fig:4
name_or_label: Hestia
description: Pure maiden, child of Cronos, who refuses marriage, swears to remain
a maiden, and receives honor in houses and temples.
role_refs:
- role:2
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: fig:5
name_or_label: Zeus
description: Father god who holds the aegis, can be beguiled by Aphrodite, and casts
desire for Anchises into Aphrodite’s heart.
role_refs:
- role:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:4
- id: fig:6
name_or_label: Hera
description: Sister and wife of Zeus, described as grand in beauty and as Zeus’s
chaste and careful wife.
role_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: fig:7
name_or_label: Anchises
description: Mortal cattle-tender on Ida, comely as the gods, alone in the homestead
playing the lyre; he is seized with love and offers worship and requests blessings.
role_refs:
- role:5
- role:7
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:6
- ev:8
- id: fig:8
name_or_label: The Graces
description: Divine attendants who bathe Aphrodite with fragrant heavenly oil in
her Paphos temple.
role_refs:
- role:8
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: fig:9
name_or_label: Wild animals of Ida
description: Wolves, lions, bears, and leopards that follow Aphrodite and mate after
she puts desire in their breasts.
role_refs:
- role:9
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
roles:
- id: role:1
label: power over erotic desire
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: Aphrodite is said to stir passion in gods, mortals, and creatures of air,
land, and sea.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: role:2
label: divine exceptions to Aphrodite’s power
assigned_to:
- fig:2
- fig:3
- fig:4
basis: The passage names Athene, Artemis, and Hestia as three hearts Aphrodite cannot
bend or ensnare.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: role:3
label: divine instigator of Aphrodite’s mortal desire
assigned_to:
- fig:5
basis: Zeus casts sweet desire for a mortal man into Aphrodite’s heart.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: role:4
label: goddess made to desire a mortal
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: Aphrodite sees Anchises, loves him, and is seized by desire after Zeus places
desire in her heart.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:5
- id: role:5
label: mortal beloved
assigned_to:
- fig:7
basis: Anchises is the mortal man for whom Aphrodite is made to feel desire.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:5
- id: role:6
label: divine visitor in maiden-like appearance
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: Aphrodite stands before Anchises like a pure maiden so he will not be frightened.
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: role:7
label: ritual petitioner
assigned_to:
- fig:7
basis: Anchises offers to build an altar and sacrifice rich offerings in exchange
for blessings.
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: role:8
label: divine attendants
assigned_to:
- fig:8
basis: The Graces bathe Aphrodite with heavenly oil in her temple.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: role:9
label: creatures affected by divine desire
assigned_to:
- fig:9
basis: Aphrodite puts desire into the animals, and they mate in pairs.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
symbols:
- id: sym:1
label: many-fountained Ida
literal_form: Mountain landscape with steep hills, springs, wild creatures, homestead,
and pastures.
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:7
- fig:9
taxonomy_refs:
- mountain
- water
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:6
- id: sym:2
label: Paphos temple and fragrant altar
literal_form: Aphrodite’s precinct, altar, and sweet-smelling temple in Cyprus.
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:8
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: sym:3
label: heavenly fragrant oil
literal_form: Divinely sweet oil used by the Graces to bathe Aphrodite.
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:8
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: sym:4
label: golden shining adornment
literal_form: Rich clothes, gold, embroidered robe, brooches, earrings, and necklaces
worn by Aphrodite.
associated_figures:
- fig:1
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:6
- ev:7
- id: sym:5
label: high-peak altar
literal_form: Altar Anchises promises to build on a high peak in a far-seen place.
associated_figures:
- fig:7
taxonomy_refs:
- mountain
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: sym:6
label: seasonal rich offerings
literal_form: Rich offerings Anchises promises to sacrifice at all seasons.
associated_figures:
- fig:7
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: sym:7
label: lyre
literal_form: Instrument Anchises plays while alone in the homestead.
associated_figures:
- fig:7
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: sym:8
label: wild animal mating pairs
literal_form: Wolves, lions, bears, and leopards mating two together after Aphrodite
puts desire in them.
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:9
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
scenes:
- id: scene:1
label: Aphrodite’s domain and its exceptions
summary: The hymn states Aphrodite’s power over gods, humans, and animals, then
identifies Athene, Artemis, and Hestia as not subject to that power.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:3
- fig:4
symbol_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:2
- id: scene:2
label: Zeus subjects Aphrodite to mortal desire
summary: Zeus, though normally susceptible to Aphrodite’s power, places desire for
a mortal man into Aphrodite’s heart to prevent her from boasting over the gods.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:5
- fig:6
- fig:7
symbol_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:4
- id: scene:3
label: Aphrodite prepares in Paphos
summary: Aphrodite enters her temple in Paphos, is bathed with heavenly fragrant
oil by the Graces, dresses in rich clothing, and decks herself with gold.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:8
symbol_refs:
- sym:2
- sym:3
- sym:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: scene:4
label: Aphrodite travels to Ida and affects wild animals
summary: Aphrodite goes swiftly toward Troy and Ida; wild animals follow her and
mate after she puts desire into them.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:9
symbol_refs:
- sym:1
- sym:8
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: scene:5
label: Aphrodite appears before Anchises
summary: Anchises is alone in the homestead playing the lyre when Aphrodite appears
in maiden-like form with shining garments and jewelry.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:7
symbol_refs:
- sym:1
- sym:4
- sym:7
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- ev:7
- id: scene:6
label: Anchises offers worship and asks for blessings
summary: Anchises, seized with love and uncertain of the visitor’s divine identity,
promises an altar and seasonal sacrifices and asks for eminence, offspring, long
life, happiness, and prosperity.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:7
symbol_refs:
- sym:5
- sym:6
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
candidate_motifs:
- id: motif:1
label: Divine power that compels love across gods, humans, and animals
taxonomy_refs: []
basis: Aphrodite is presented as stirring passion in gods, mortal men, birds, land
animals, and sea creatures, and the animals on Ida mate after she puts desire
in them.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:5
confidence: high
cautions: The passage presents this as Aphrodite’s divine attribute; no broader
taxonomy reference in the supplied list exactly names this motif.
- id: motif:2
label: Three virgin goddesses exempt from erotic compulsion
taxonomy_refs: []
basis: Athene, Artemis, and Hestia are explicitly said to be beyond Aphrodite’s
power, with Hestia’s oath of permanent maidenhood described in detail.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
confidence: high
cautions: This is a clearly stated pattern in the passage but does not map cleanly
to the supplied motif-family list.
- id: motif:3
label: Goddess compelled to desire a mortal beloved
taxonomy_refs:
- divine_beloved
basis: Zeus places desire for mortal Anchises into Aphrodite, and Aphrodite sees
him, loves him, and is seized with desire.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:5
confidence: high
cautions: The passage has not yet narrated the union or later consequences within
this excerpt.
- id: motif:4
label: Divine visitor in concealed or softened appearance before a mortal
taxonomy_refs:
- shapeshifter
basis: Aphrodite appears before Anchises like a pure maiden so that he will not
be frightened when seeing her.
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
confidence: medium
cautions: The text describes her as being like a maiden; it does not explicitly
use the language of transformation.
- id: motif:5
label: Ritual exchange for divine favor
taxonomy_refs:
- sacred_exchange
basis: Anchises promises an altar and rich seasonal sacrifices if the visitor grants
him status, offspring, long life, happiness, and prosperity.
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
confidence: high
cautions: The promised exchange is spoken by Anchises; the passage excerpt does
not include Aphrodite’s response.
- id: motif:6
label: Divine adornment before erotic encounter
taxonomy_refs: []
basis: Before approaching Anchises, Aphrodite is bathed with heavenly oil, dresses
in rich garments, adorns herself with gold, and later appears in shining clothing
and jewelry.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:6
- ev:7
confidence: high
cautions: The passage supports the preparation-and-adornment pattern, but no supplied
taxonomy family exactly names it.
comparison_claims:
- id: claim:1
claim: The Aphrodite-Anchises episode in this excerpt fits the supplied divine_beloved
motif family at the level of a deity’s desire for a mortal beloved.
claim_level: same_motif
target: divine_beloved motif family
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:5
- ev:6
counter_evidence_refs: []
confidence: high
limitations: The excerpt stops before any consummated union, birth, or aftermath.
- id: claim:2
claim: Anchises’ promise of an altar and seasonal sacrifices in exchange for blessings
fits the supplied sacred_exchange family at the level of ritual offering for divine
favor.
claim_level: same_function
target: sacred_exchange motif family
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
counter_evidence_refs: []
confidence: high
limitations: The exchange is proposed by the mortal speaker; fulfillment is not
shown in this passage.
- id: claim:3
claim: Aphrodite’s maiden-like presentation before Anchises shows limited similarity
to a shapeshifter or disguise pattern.
claim_level: visual_similarity
target: shapeshifter motif family
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
counter_evidence_refs: []
confidence: low
limitations: The wording supports appearance management but not an explicit transformation
narrative.
evidence:
- id: ev:1
type: summary
locator: V. TO APHRODITE ll. 1-6; markdown lines 6702-6799
quote_or_summary: Aphrodite is invoked as stirring passion in gods, mortal men,
birds, land creatures, and sea creatures.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/greek/project-gutenberg/hesiod-homeric-hymns-homerica.md
rights_note: Public domain translation; summarized.
- id: ev:2
type: summary
locator: V. TO APHRODITE ll. 7-32; markdown lines 6702-6799
quote_or_summary: Athene, Artemis, and Hestia are named as three goddesses Aphrodite
cannot bend; Hestia refuses marriage, swears to remain a maiden, and receives
honor in houses and temples.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/greek/project-gutenberg/hesiod-homeric-hymns-homerica.md
rights_note: Public domain translation; summarized.
- id: ev:3
type: summary
locator: V. TO APHRODITE ll. 33-44; markdown lines 6702-6799
quote_or_summary: Aphrodite cannot ensnare the three named goddesses, but she beguiles
even Zeus and mates him with mortal women unknown to Hera, his sister and wife.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/greek/project-gutenberg/hesiod-homeric-hymns-homerica.md
rights_note: Public domain translation; summarized.
- id: ev:4
type: summary
locator: V. TO APHRODITE ll. 45-52; markdown lines 6702-6799
quote_or_summary: Zeus casts sweet desire for a mortal man upon Aphrodite so she
will not remain innocent of mortal love or mock the gods for mortal unions.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/greek/project-gutenberg/hesiod-homeric-hymns-homerica.md
rights_note: Public domain translation; summarized.
- id: ev:5
type: summary
locator: V. TO APHRODITE ll. 53-74; markdown lines 6702-6799
quote_or_summary: Aphrodite desires Anchises on many-fountained Ida, goes to Paphos
for bathing and adornment, travels toward Troy and Ida, and causes following wild
animals to mate in pairs.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/greek/project-gutenberg/hesiod-homeric-hymns-homerica.md
rights_note: Public domain translation; summarized.
- id: ev:6
type: summary
locator: V. TO APHRODITE ll. 75-88; markdown lines 6702-6799
quote_or_summary: Anchises is alone at the homestead playing the lyre; Aphrodite
stands before him like a pure maiden and is described in shining garments.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/greek/project-gutenberg/hesiod-homeric-hymns-homerica.md
rights_note: Public domain translation; summarized.
- id: ev:7
type: summary
locator: V. TO APHRODITE after ll. 75-88 marker; markdown lines 6702-6799
quote_or_summary: Aphrodite wears twisted brooches, shining flower-shaped earrings,
and lovely necklaces around her throat.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/greek/project-gutenberg/hesiod-homeric-hymns-homerica.md
rights_note: Public domain translation; summarized.
- id: ev:8
type: summary
locator: V. TO APHRODITE ll. 91-105; markdown lines 6702-6799
quote_or_summary: Anchises, seized with love, addresses the visitor as a possible
goddess or mountain-associated divinity, promises an altar and sacrifices, and
asks for eminence, offspring, long life, happiness, and prosperity.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/greek/project-gutenberg/hesiod-homeric-hymns-homerica.md
rights_note: Public domain translation; summarized.
confidence:
extraction: high
motif_candidates: medium
comparison_claims: medium
notes: Literal extraction is strong because the passage is explicit. Motif mapping
is strongest for divine_beloved and sacred_exchange; shapeshifter mapping is tentative
because the text describes maiden-like appearance rather than explicit transformation.
reviewer_status:
status: needs_review
reviewer: ''
reviewed_at: ''
notes: Machine-generated draft from OpenAI Batch; not human-reviewed.
extracted_by: openai_batch:gpt-5.5
extracted_at: '2026-04-28'
notes: |-
Only the supplied passage and metadata were used. No historical-contact or inheritance claims are made.
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