Comparative mythology corpus

Life Bound To An External Object

2 appearances across 2 tradition groups.

Evidence

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TraditionSourcePassageConfidenceEvidenceRecord
Roman The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV BOOK THE EIGHTH. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 1128-1209 high At the birth of Althaea’s son, the Fates put a billet in the flames and say that the newborn and the wood have the same period of existence; Althaea removes the brand and sprinkles it with water. record
Greek/Roman Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome HECATE. / SELENE (LUNA). / ARTEMIS (DIANA). / ARCADIAN ARTEMIS.; lines 2881-2924 high At Meleager's birth, the Moirae enter Oeneus' house and point to a burning piece of wood, declaring that Meleager will die when it is consumed; Althea stores it in a chest. record