Comparative mythology corpus
Sacred Twins and Sibling Pairs
202 tagged occurrences across 18 traditions.
The pair of twins or siblings # often one mortal and one divine, or one light and one dark # whose relationship drives the mythic narrative. Includes hero twins, divine siblings, and fratricidal pairs.
These counts are generated from tagged extraction evidence. Similarity means structural or thematic recurrence unless a source record explicitly supports historical contact.
Child Motifs
| Child Motif | Relationship | Occurrences | Traditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibling Pair | child | 147 | 17 |
| Sacred Twins | canonical_group | 42 | 10 |
| Brothers Die Together And Share One Grave | narrower_than | 1 | 1 |
| Fraternal Resentment Leading To Violence | functional_variant | 1 | 1 |
| Prophetic Assistant Brother | role_variant | 1 | 1 |
| Rival Sons Inherit Tension Despite Fathers' Brotherhood | functional_variant | 1 | 1 |
| Siblings Facing Storm And Agreeing On A Reunion Point | functional_variant | 1 | 1 |
| Horse Riding Heroic Pair | role_variant | 1 | 1 |
| Humble Kind Brother Chosen Over Unkind Brothers | functional_variant | 1 | 1 |
| Inseparable Pair Sharing Wild Places And Battle | role_variant | 1 | 1 |
| Obedient Younger Brother Serves And Is Blessed By Elder Brother | functional_variant | 1 | 1 |
| Protective Sibling Shelters Endangered Kin | functional_variant | 1 | 1 |
| Sibling Protection In Exile | functional_variant | 1 | 1 |
| Slain Heroic Brothers As Protectors Of Friends | functional_variant | 1 | 1 |
| Triadic Warrior Brothers With Matching Equipment | narrower_than | 1 | 1 |
Tradition Frequency
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Hindu
How This Tradition Tells It
71 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Hindu, this family appears through Sibling Pair (58), Sacred Twins (12), Obedient Younger Brother Serves And Is Blessed By Elder Brother (1). The strongest concentration is currently in The Ramayan of Valmiki and Maha-bharata. This is a deterministic summary of 71 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maha-bharata | BOOK VII / UDYOGA / BOOK VIII / BHISHMA-BADHA; lines 4649-4677 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Maha-bharata | BOOK X / KARNA-BADHA / BOOK XI / SRADDHA; lines 6265-6356 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Maha-bharata | CONDENSED INTO ENGLISH VERSE / THE EPIC OF ANCIENT INDIA / BOOK I / ASTRA DARSANA; lines 121-264 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| Maha-bharata | CONDENSED INTO ENGLISH VERSE / THE EPIC OF ANCIENT INDIA / BOOK I / ASTRA DARSANA; lines 121-264 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Maha-bharata | CONDENSED INTO ENGLISH VERSE / THE EPIC OF ANCIENT INDIA / BOOK I / ASTRA DARSANA; lines 266-412 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | BOOK I.(6) / OM.(8) / Canto III. The Argument. / Canto IV. The Rhapsodists.; lines 1402-1576 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | CAREY AND MARSHMAN. / SCHLEGEL. / GORRESIO. / HIPPOLYTE FAUCHE.; lines 57839-57896 | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | CONTENTS / INVOCATION.(1) / BOOK I.(6) / OM.(8); lines 690-862 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
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| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto C. The Meeting. / Canto CI. Bharata Questioned. / Canto CIII. The Funeral Libation. / Canto CIV. The Meeting With The Queens.; lines 24571-24710 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto CIV. The Meeting With The Queens. / Canto CIX. The Praises Of Truth. / Canto CXI. Counsel To Bharat. / Canto CXII. The Sandals.; lines 25476-25637 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto IX. The Plot. / Canto XV. The Preparations. / Canto XVIII. The Sentence. / Canto XXII. Lakshman Calmed.; lines 13451-13616 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LI. The Combat. / Canto LX. Lakshman Reproved. / Canto LXX. Kabandha. / BOOK IV.; lines 36878-37042 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LI. The Combat. / Canto LX. Lakshman Reproved. / Canto LXX. Kabandha. / BOOK IV.; lines 37153-37300 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LI. The Combat. / Canto LX. Lakshman Reproved. / Canto LXX. Kabandha. / BOOK IV.; lines 37302-37465 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LI. The Combat. / Canto LX. Lakshman Reproved. / Canto LXX. Kabandha. / BOOK IV.; lines 37608-37782 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LI. The Combat. / Canto LX. Lakshman Reproved. / Canto LXX. Kabandha. / BOOK IV.; lines 37784-37809 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LX. Lakshman Reproved. / Canto LXX. Kabandha. / BOOK IV. / Canto V. The League.; lines 37812-37948 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LXX. Kabandha. / BOOK IV. / Canto V. The League. / Canto VI. The Tokens.; lines 38129-38274 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LXX. Kabandha. / BOOK IV. / Canto V. The League. / Canto VI. The Tokens.; lines 38276-38433 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LXX. Kabandha. / BOOK IV. / Canto V. The League. / Canto VI. The Tokens.; lines 38436-38573 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LXXV. The Parle. / Canto LXXVI. Debarred From Heaven. / BOOK II. / Canto I. The Heir Apparent.; lines 10122-10301 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LXXVI. Debarred From Heaven. / BOOK II. / Canto I. The Heir Apparent. / Canto VI. The City Decorated.; lines 10745-10818 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LXXVII. The Gathering Of The Ashes. / Canto LXXX. The Way Prepared. / Canto LXXXI. The Assembly. / Canto LXXXII. The Departure.; lines 21596-21735 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LXXXI. The Assembly. / Canto LXXXII. The Departure. / Canto LXXXIII. The Journey Begun. / Canto LXXXV. Guha And Bharat.; lines 22113-22211 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LXXXI. The Assembly. / Canto LXXXII. The Departure. / Canto LXXXIII. The Journey Begun. / Canto LXXXV. Guha And Bharat.; lines 22214-22350 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LXXXII. The Departure. / Canto LXXXIII. The Journey Begun. / Canto LXXXV. Guha And Bharat. / Canto XC. The Hermitage.; lines 22780-22932 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LXXXIII. The Journey Begun. / Canto LXXXV. Guha And Bharat. / Canto XC. The Hermitage. / Canto XCVIII. Lakshman Calmed.; lines 23639-23817 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto LXXXIII. The Journey Begun. / Canto LXXXV. Guha And Bharat. / Canto XC. The Hermitage. / Canto XCVIII. Lakshman Calmed.; lines 23639-23817 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto V. Sarabhanga. / Canto VIII. The Hermitage. / Canto XI. Agastya. / Canto XII. The Heavenly Bow.; lines 28288-28377 | high | Obedient Younger Brother Serves And Is Blessed By Elder Brother | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto V. The League. / Canto VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi. / Canto XII. The Palm Trees.; lines 38928-39087 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto VI. The City Decorated. / Canto IX. The Plot. / Canto XV. The Preparations. / Canto XVIII. The Sentence.; lines 12983-13145 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi. / Canto XII. The Palm Trees. / Canto XIV. The Challenge.; lines 39199-39290 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi. / Canto XII. The Palm Trees. / Canto XIV. The Challenge.; lines 39293-39452 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi. / Canto XII. The Palm Trees. / Canto XIV. The Challenge.; lines 39760-39927 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi. / Canto XII. The Palm Trees. / Canto XIV. The Challenge.; lines 40241-40395 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto VIII. The Hermitage. / Canto XI. Agastya. / Canto XII. The Heavenly Bow. / Canto XVI. Winter.; lines 28380-28529 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XCVIII. Lakshman Calmed. / Canto C. The Meeting. / Canto CI. Bharata Questioned. / Canto CIII. The Funeral Libation.; lines 24240-24301 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XI. Agastya. / Canto XII. The Heavenly Bow. / Canto XVI. Winter. / Canto XVIII. The Mutilation.; lines 28687-28811 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XII. The Heavenly Bow. / Canto XVI. Winter. / Canto XVIII. The Mutilation. / Canto XIX. The Rousing Of Khara.; lines 28814-28991 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XII. The Heavenly Bow. / Canto XVI. Winter. / Canto XVIII. The Mutilation. / Canto XIX. The Rousing Of Khara.; lines 28993-29034 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XII. The Sacrifice Begun. / Canto XIII. The Sacrifice Finished. / Canto XV. The Nectar. / Canto XIX. The Birth Of The Princes.; lines 3510-3648 | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XII. The Sacrifice Begun. / Canto XIII. The Sacrifice Finished. / Canto XV. The Nectar. / Canto XIX. The Birth Of The Princes.; lines 3510-3648 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XII. The Sacrifice Begun. / Canto XIII. The Sacrifice Finished. / Canto XV. The Nectar. / Canto XIX. The Birth Of The Princes.; lines 3510-3648 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XLIII. The Wondrous Deer. / Canto XLVI. The Guest. / Canto LI. The Combat. / Canto LX. Lakshman Reproved.; lines 34769-34911 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XLIII. The Wondrous Deer. / Canto XLVI. The Guest. / Canto LI. The Combat. / Canto LX. Lakshman Reproved.; lines 34913-35099 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XLV. The Departure. / Canto XLVII. The Return. / Canto L. The Enchanted Cave. / Canto LII. The Exit.; lines 43901-44053 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XLV. The Departure. / Canto XLVII. The Return. / Canto L. The Enchanted Cave. / Canto LII. The Exit.; lines 44197-44375 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XLVI. The Guest. / Canto LI. The Combat. / Canto LX. Lakshman Reproved. / Canto LXX. Kabandha.; lines 36000-36166 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XLVI. The Guest. / Canto LI. The Combat. / Canto LX. Lakshman Reproved. / Canto LXX. Kabandha.; lines 36293-36417 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XLVI. The Guest. / Canto LI. The Combat. / Canto LX. Lakshman Reproved. / Canto LXX. Kabandha.; lines 36743-36860 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XVI. Winter. / Canto XVIII. The Mutilation. / Canto XIX. The Rousing Of Khara. / Canto XXI. The Rousing Of Khara.; lines 29037-29175 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XVIII. The Sentence. / Canto XXII. Lakshman Calmed. / Canto XXVIII. The Dangers Of The Wood. / Canto XXX. The Triumph Of Love.; lines 14506-14679 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XVIII. The Sentence. / Canto XXII. Lakshman Calmed. / Canto XXVIII. The Dangers Of The Wood. / Canto XXX. The Triumph Of Love.; lines 14681-14760 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XXIII. The Omens. / Canto XXIV. The Host In Sight. / Canto XXV. The Battle. / Canto XXVIII. Khara Dismounted.; lines 30882-30972 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XXVIII. The Dangers Of The Wood. / Canto XXX. The Triumph Of Love. / Canto XXXII. The Gift Of The Treasures. / Canto XXXVII. The Coats Of Bark.; lines 15788-15957 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XXVIII. The Dangers Of The Wood. / Canto XXX. The Triumph Of Love. / Canto XXXII. The Gift Of The Treasures. / Canto XXXVII. The Coats Of Bark.; lines 15959-16110 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XXVIII. The Dangers Of The Wood. / Canto XXX. The Triumph Of Love. / Canto XXXII. The Gift Of The Treasures. / Canto XXXVII. The Coats Of Bark.; lines 16417-16587 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XXXII. The Gift Of The Treasures. / Canto XXXVII. The Coats Of Bark. / Canto XLVI. The Halt. / Canto XLIX. The Crossing Of The Rivers.; lines 17201-17374 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XXXII. The Gift Of The Treasures. / Canto XXXVII. The Coats Of Bark. / Canto XLVI. The Halt. / Canto XLIX. The Crossing Of The Rivers.; lines 17376-17479 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XXXII. The Gift Of The Treasures. / Canto XXXVII. The Coats Of Bark. / Canto XLVI. The Halt. / Canto XLIX. The Crossing Of The Rivers.; lines 17768-17920 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XXXII. The Gift Of The Treasures. / Canto XXXVII. The Coats Of Bark. / Canto XLVI. The Halt. / Canto XLIX. The Crossing Of The Rivers.; lines 18361-18525 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | Canto XXXVIII. The Ascent Of Suvela. / Canto XLII. The Sally. / Canto XLIII. The Single Combats. / Canto XLIV. The Night.; lines 52243-52407 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | FOOTNOTES / ILIAD. XVII. 426. / GORRESIO. / MACBETH.; lines 64572-64708 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | FOOTNOTES / ILIAD. XVII. 426. / GORRESIO. / MACBETH.; lines 65152-65262 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | FOOTNOTES / ILIAD. XVII. 426. / GORRESIO. / MACBETH.; lines 65705-65848 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | H. H. WILSON. / THE SUPPLIANT DOVE. / INDEX OF PRINCIPAL NAMES / FOOTNOTES; lines 62216-62330 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | H. H. WILSON. / THE SUPPLIANT DOVE. / INDEX OF PRINCIPAL NAMES / FOOTNOTES; lines 62565-62694 | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | H. H. WILSON. / THE SUPPLIANT DOVE. / INDEX OF PRINCIPAL NAMES / FOOTNOTES; lines 62696-62815 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | H. H. WILSON. / THE SUPPLIANT DOVE. / INDEX OF PRINCIPAL NAMES / FOOTNOTES; lines 62942-63076 | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | INDEX OF PRINCIPAL NAMES / FOOTNOTES / ILIAD. XVII. 426. / GORRESIO.; lines 64295-64428 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Ramayan of Valmiki | SCHLEGEL. / GORRESIO. / HIPPOLYTE FAUCHE. / ADDITIONAL NOTES.; lines 58315-58446 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
Greek
How This Tradition Tells It
33 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Greek, this family appears through Sibling Pair (23), Sacred Twins (9), Horse Riding Heroic Pair (1). The strongest concentration is currently in Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica and The Iliad. This is a deterministic summary of 33 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesop's Fables; a new translation | THE MULE / THE HOUND AND THE FOX / THE FATHER AND HIS DAUGHTERS / THE THIEF AND THE INNKEEPER; lines 582-624 | low | Sibling Pair | record |
| Aesop's Fables; a new translation | THE WOLF AND THE GOAT / THE SICK STAG / THE ASS AND THE MULE / BROTHER AND SISTER; lines 3692-3707 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | ENDNOTES / PREPARERS NOTE / PREFACE / INTRODUCTION; lines 1010-1106 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | ENDNOTES / PREPARERS NOTE / PREFACE / INTRODUCTION; lines 366-450 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | ENDNOTES / PREPARERS NOTE / PREFACE / INTRODUCTION; lines 714-814 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | FRAGMENTS OF THE EPIC CYCLE / THE WAR OF THE TITANS / THE STORY OF OEDIPUS / THE THEBAID; lines 7639-7678 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | THE CERCOPES / THE BATTLE OF FROGS AND MICE / OF THE ORIGIN OF HOMER AND HESIOD, AND OF THEIR CONTEST / ENDNOTES; lines 9372-9514 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | THE GREAT WORKS / THE IDAEAN DACTYLS / THE THEOGONY / THE CATALOGUES OF WOMEN AND EOIAE1701; lines 3421-3527 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
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| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | THE PRECEPTS OF CHIRON / THE GREAT WORKS / THE IDAEAN DACTYLS / THE THEOGONY; lines 3101-3196 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | THE STORY OF OEDIPUS / THE THEBAID / THE EPIGONI / THE CYPRIA; lines 7708-7815 | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | THE STORY OF OEDIPUS / THE THEBAID / THE EPIGONI / THE CYPRIA; lines 7817-7923 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | THE STORY OF OEDIPUS / THE THEBAID / THE EPIGONI / THE CYPRIA; lines 7817-7923 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | THE TAKING OF OECHALIA / THE PHOCAIS / THE MARGITES / THE CERCOPES; lines 8328-8340 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | THE THEOGONY / THE CATALOGUES OF WOMEN AND EOIAE1701 / II. 1745 / THE SHIELD OF HERACLES; lines 4322-4408 | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | VI. TO APHRODITE / VII. TO DIONYSUS / VIII. TO ARES / IX. TO ARTEMIS; lines 7071-7082 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | XI. TO ATHENA / XII. TO HERA / XIII. TO DEMETER / XIV. TO THE MOTHER OF THE GODS; lines 7106-7130 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | XIV. TO THE MOTHER OF THE GODS / XV. TO HERACLES THE LION-HEARTED / XVI. TO ASCLEPIUS / XVII. TO THE DIOSCURI; lines 7146-7162 | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | XIV. TO THE MOTHER OF THE GODS / XV. TO HERACLES THE LION-HEARTED / XVI. TO ASCLEPIUS / XVII. TO THE DIOSCURI; lines 7146-7162 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | XIV. TO THE MOTHER OF THE GODS / XV. TO HERACLES THE LION-HEARTED / XVI. TO ASCLEPIUS / XVII. TO THE DIOSCURI; lines 7146-7162 | high | Horse Riding Heroic Pair | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | XXIV. TO HESTIA / XXV. TO THE MUSES AND APOLLO / XXVI. TO DIONYSUS / XXVII. TO ARTEMIS; lines 7308-7327 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | XXVIII. TO ATHENA / XXIX. TO HESTIA / XXX. TO EARTH THE MOTHER OF ALL / XXXI. TO HELIOS; lines 7390-7410 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | XXX. TO EARTH THE MOTHER OF ALL / XXXI. TO HELIOS / XXXII. TO SELENE / XXXIII. TO THE DIOSCURI; lines 7436-7453 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica | XXX. TO EARTH THE MOTHER OF ALL / XXXI. TO HELIOS / XXXII. TO SELENE / XXXIII. TO THE DIOSCURI; lines 7436-7453 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Iliad | ARGUMENT. / THE BATTLE AT THE GRECIAN WALL. / BOOK XIII. / ARGUMENT.; lines 12814-12921 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Iliad | BOOK XIII. / ARGUMENT. / BOOK XIV. / JUNO DECEIVES JUPITER BY THE GIRDLE OF VENUS.; lines 14089-14214 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| 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 14414-14560 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Iliad | THE ACTS OF DIOMED. / BOOK VI. / ARGUMENT. / THE EPISODES OF GLAUCUS AND DIOMED, AND OF HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE.; lines 6791-6915 | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Iliad | THE FIFTH BATTLE AT THE SHIPS; AND THE ACTS OF AJAX. / BOOK XVI. / ARGUMENT / THE SIXTH BATTLE, THE ACTS AND DEATH OF PATROCLUS; lines 15646-15779 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Iliad | THE FIFTH BATTLE AT THE SHIPS; AND THE ACTS OF AJAX. / BOOK XVI. / ARGUMENT / THE SIXTH BATTLE, THE ACTS AND DEATH OF PATROCLUS; lines 16202-16341 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Iliad | THE NIGHT-ADVENTURE OF DIOMED AND ULYSSES. / BOOK XI. / ARGUMENT / THE THIRD BATTLE, AND THE ACTS OF AGAMEMNON.; lines 11029-11169 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Iliad | THE REDEMPTION OF THE BODY OF HECTOR. / CONCLUDING NOTE. / A. POPE / END OF THE ILIAD; lines 24168-24311 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Iliad | THE TRIAL OF THE ARMY, AND CATALOGUE OF THE FORCES. / BOOK III. / ARGUMENT. / THE DUEL OF MENELAUS AND PARIS.; lines 4447-4579 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Odyssey | BOOK X / AEOLUS, THE LAESTRYGONES, CIRCE. / BOOK XI / THE VISIT TO THE DEAD.88; lines 4969-5068 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
Roman
How This Tradition Tells It
28 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Roman, this family appears through Sibling Pair (18), Sacred Twins (9), Inseparable Pair Sharing Wild Places And Battle (1). The strongest concentration is currently in The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV and The Aeneid of Virgil. This is a deterministic summary of 28 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK EIGHTH / THE EMBASSAGE TO EVANDER / BOOK NINTH / THE SIEGE OF THE TROJAN CAMP; lines 6150-6229 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK ELEVENTH / THE COUNCIL OF THE LATINS, AND THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CAMILLA / BOOK TWELFTH / THE SLAYING OF TURNUS; lines 8351-8435 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK ELEVENTH / THE COUNCIL OF THE LATINS, AND THE LIFE AND DEATH OF CAMILLA / BOOK TWELFTH / THE SLAYING OF TURNUS; lines 8514-8595 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK NINTH / THE SIEGE OF THE TROJAN CAMP / BOOK TENTH / THE BATTLE ON THE BEACH; lines 6645-6692 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK SEVENTH / THE LANDING IN LATIUM, AND THE ROLL OF THE ARMIES OF ITALY / BOOK EIGHTH / THE EMBASSAGE TO EVANDER; lines 5518-5602 | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK SIXTH / THE VISION OF THE UNDER WORLD / BOOK SEVENTH / THE LANDING IN LATIUM, AND THE ROLL OF THE ARMIES OF ITALY; lines 4862-4943 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Aeneid of Virgil | BOOK THIRD / THE STORY OF THE SEVEN YEARS' WANDERING / BOOK FOURTH / THE LOVE OF DIDO, AND HER END; lines 2710-2746 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Aeneid of Virgil | PREFACE / THE AENEID / BOOK FIRST / THE COMING OF AENEAS TO CARTHAGE; lines 223-315 | low | Sibling Pair | record |
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| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Aeneid of Virgil | PREFACE / THE AENEID / BOOK FIRST / THE COMING OF AENEAS TO CARTHAGE; lines 317-400 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books I-VII | BOOK THE FIFTH. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 8420-8517 | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books I-VII | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / BOOK THE THIRD. / EXPLANATION.; lines 4421-4519 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books I-VII | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 10072-10148 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books I-VII | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 10277-10351 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books I-VII | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 10504-10595 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books I-VII | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 10625-10637 | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books I-VII | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 10625-10637 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books I-VII | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 4054-4143 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books I-VII | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 5378-5452 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV | BOOK THE NINTH. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 2748-2841 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV | BOOK THE NINTH. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 3008-3100 | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / BOOK THE TWELFTH. / EXPLANATION.; lines 7878-7962 | high | Inseparable Pair Sharing Wild Places And Battle | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 3241-3332 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 3334-3411 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 3576-3652 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 3655-3750 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 5476-5534 | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV | EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 6347-6418 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV | PRINCIPAL TRANSFORMATIONS MENTIONED IN / THE METAMORPHOSES. / BOOK VIII. / BOOK IX.; lines 274-294 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
Greek/Roman
How This Tradition Tells It
14 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Greek/Roman, this family appears through Sibling Pair (9), Sacred Twins (5). The strongest concentration is currently in Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome. This is a deterministic summary of 14 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome | ARTEMIS (DIANA). / ARCADIAN ARTEMIS. / EPHESIAN ARTEMIS. / BRAURONIAN ARTEMIS.; lines 2976-3057 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome | BELLEROPHON. / THESEUS. / OEDIPUS. / THE SEVEN AGAINST THEBES.; lines 8919-8977 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome | CADMUS. / PERSEUS. / THE ARGONAUTS. / STORY OF THE GOLDEN FLEECE.; lines 6955-7048 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome | FORTUNA. / ANANKE (NECESSITAS). / MOMUS. / EROS (CUPID, AMOR) AND PSYCHE.; lines 4825-4914 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome | HECATE. / SELENE (LUNA). / ARTEMIS (DIANA). / ARCADIAN ARTEMIS.; lines 2782-2879 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome | MOIRAE OR FATES (PARCAE). / NEMESIS. / NYX (NOX). / THANATOS (MORS) AND HYPNUS (SOMNUS).; lines 4562-4601 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome | MOIRAE OR FATES (PARCAE). / NEMESIS. / NYX (NOX). / THANATOS (MORS) AND HYPNUS (SOMNUS).; lines 4562-4601 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome | RETURN OF THE GREEKS FROM TROY. / PRONOUNCING INDEX. / A COMPLETE COURSE IN THE STUDY OF ENGLISH. / NOTES; lines 11638-11773 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
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| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome | RHEA (OPS). / DIVISION OF THE WORLD. / THEORIES AS TO THE ORIGIN OF MAN. / THIRD DYNASTY--OLYMPIAN DIVINITIES.; lines 1081-1171 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome | RHEA (OPS). / DIVISION OF THE WORLD. / THEORIES AS TO THE ORIGIN OF MAN. / THIRD DYNASTY--OLYMPIAN DIVINITIES.; lines 1081-1171 | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
| Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome | RHEA (OPS). / DIVISION OF THE WORLD. / THEORIES AS TO THE ORIGIN OF MAN. / THIRD DYNASTY--OLYMPIAN DIVINITIES.; lines 986-1079 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome | THANATOS (MORS) AND HYPNUS (SOMNUS). / MORPHEUS. / THE GORGONS. / GRAEAE.; lines 4663-4680 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome | THETIS. / LEUCOTHEA. / THE SIRENS. / ARES (MARS).; lines 3568-3630 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome | VENUS. / HELIOS (SOL). / EOS (AURORA). / PHOEBUS-APOLLO.; lines 2200-2277 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
Celtic Irish
How This Tradition Tells It
11 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Celtic Irish, this family appears through Sibling Pair (4), Brothers Die Together And Share One Grave (1), Sacred Twins (1). The strongest concentration is currently in Gods and Fighting Men and The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge. This is a deterministic summary of 11 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gods and Fighting Men | CHAPTER II. THE REIGN OF BRES / BOOK TWO: LUGH OF THE LONG HAND. / CHAPTER I. THE COMING OF LUGH / CHAPTER II. THE SONS OF TUIREANN; lines 2092-2203 | high | Brothers Die Together And Share One Grave | record |
| Gods and Fighting Men | CHAPTER XIII. HIS CALL TO CONNLA / CHAPTER XIV. TADG IN MANANNAN'S ISLANDS / CHAPTER XV. LAEGAIRE IN THE HAPPY PLAIN / BOOK FIVE: THE FATE OF THE CHILDREN OF LIR; lines 5034-5139 | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
| Gods and Fighting Men | CHAPTER XIII. HIS CALL TO CONNLA / CHAPTER XIV. TADG IN MANANNAN'S ISLANDS / CHAPTER XV. LAEGAIRE IN THE HAPPY PLAIN / BOOK FIVE: THE FATE OF THE CHILDREN OF LIR; lines 5034-5139 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| Gods and Fighting Men | CHAPTER XIII. HIS CALL TO CONNLA / CHAPTER XIV. TADG IN MANANNAN'S ISLANDS / CHAPTER XV. LAEGAIRE IN THE HAPPY PLAIN / BOOK FIVE: THE FATE OF THE CHILDREN OF LIR; lines 5245-5360 | high | Siblings Facing Storm And Agreeing On A Reunion Point | record |
| Gods and Fighting Men | CHAPTER XIII. HIS CALL TO CONNLA / CHAPTER XIV. TADG IN MANANNAN'S ISLANDS / CHAPTER XV. LAEGAIRE IN THE HAPPY PLAIN / BOOK FIVE: THE FATE OF THE CHILDREN OF LIR; lines 5362-5475 | high | Protective Sibling Shelters Endangered Kin | record |
| Gods and Fighting Men | CHAPTER XIII. HIS CALL TO CONNLA / CHAPTER XIV. TADG IN MANANNAN'S ISLANDS / CHAPTER XV. LAEGAIRE IN THE HAPPY PLAIN / BOOK FIVE: THE FATE OF THE CHILDREN OF LIR; lines 5477-5602 | high | Sibling Protection In Exile | record |
| Heroic Romances of Ireland | BOOK OF LEINSTER VERSION / THE LAMENT OF DEIRDRE OVER THE SONS OF USNACH / ACCORDING TO THE GLENN MASAIN VERSION / ALSO THE CONCLUSION OF THE TALE FROM THE SAME VERSION; lines 4563-4635 | high | Slain Heroic Brothers As Protectors Of Friends | record |
| Heroic Romances of Ireland | THE COMBAT AT THE FORD / INTRODUCTION / THE COMBAT AT THE FORD / SPECIAL NOTE; lines 6466-6489 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
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| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge | HERE FOLLOWETH ILIACH'S CLUMP-FIGHT / HERE NOW THE DEER-STALKING OF AMARGIN IN TALTIU / THE ADVENTURES OF CUROI SON OF DARE FOLLOW NOW / THE REPEATED WARNING OF SUALTAIM; lines 14027-14156 | high | Triadic Warrior Brothers With Matching Equipment | record |
| The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge | HERE FOLLOWETH ILIACH'S CLUMP-FIGHT / HERE NOW THE DEER-STALKING OF AMARGIN IN TALTIU / THE ADVENTURES OF CUROI SON OF DARE FOLLOW NOW / THE REPEATED WARNING OF SUALTAIM; lines 14158-14287 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge | XVIII / HERE NOW IS TOLD THE MISTHROW AT BELACH EOIN. / HERE NOW FOLLOWETH THE DISGUISING OF TAMON / HERE NOW COMETH THE HEAD-PLACE OF FERCHU; lines 11171-11287 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
Islamic
How This Tradition Tells It
11 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Islamic, this family appears through Sibling Pair (9), Prophetic Assistant Brother (1), Sacred Twins (1). The strongest concentration is currently in The Koran (Al-Qur'an). This is a deterministic summary of 11 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER V. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 13786-13838 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER IV. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD / CHAPTER V. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 13840-13919 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 20113-20209 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 20645-20715 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 20801-20882 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XVIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XIX. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 24046-24144 | high | Prophetic Assistant Brother | record |
| The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | CHAPTER XXVII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXVIII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 28211-28268 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 13289-13435 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
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| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 14253-14381 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 5790-5982 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Koran (Al-Qur'an) | SECTION III / SECTION IV. / SECTION V. / OF CERTAIN NEGATIVE PRECEPTS IN THE KORN.; lines 6226-6276 | low | Sacred Twins | record |
Norse
How This Tradition Tells It
9 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Norse, this family appears through Sibling Pair (6), Sacred Twins (2), Rival Sons Inherit Tension Despite Fathers' Brotherhood (1). The strongest concentration is currently in Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas and The Poetic Edda. This is a deterministic summary of 9 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | CHAPTER XVIII: THE VALKYRS / CHAPTER XIX: HEL / L. E. R. / CHAPTER XXI: BALDER; lines 7325-7472 | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | CHAPTER XVIII: THE VALKYRS / CHAPTER XIX: HEL / L. E. R. / CHAPTER XXI: BALDER; lines 7325-7472 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | CHAPTER XXIII: THE GIANTS / CHAPTER XXIV: THE DWARFS / CHAPTER XXV: THE ELVES / CHAPTER XXVI: THE SIGURD SAGA; lines 10667-10774 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | CHAPTER XXIII: THE GIANTS / CHAPTER XXIV: THE DWARFS / CHAPTER XXV: THE ELVES / CHAPTER XXVI: THE SIGURD SAGA; lines 9196-9315 | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
| Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | CHAPTER XXIII: THE GIANTS / CHAPTER XXIV: THE DWARFS / CHAPTER XXV: THE ELVES / CHAPTER XXVI: THE SIGURD SAGA; lines 9196-9315 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | CHAPTER XXIV: THE DWARFS / CHAPTER XXV: THE ELVES / CHAPTER XXVI: THE SIGURD SAGA / CHAPTER XXVII: THE STORY OF FRITHIOF; lines 10815-10937 | high | Rival Sons Inherit Tension Despite Fathers' Brotherhood | record |
| Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | CHAPTER XXVI: THE SIGURD SAGA / CHAPTER XXVII: THE STORY OF FRITHIOF / CHAPTER XXVIII: THE TWILIGHT OF THE GODS / CHAPTER XXIX: GREEK AND NORTHERN MYTHOLOGIES; lines 13084-13166 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas | LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS / INTRODUCTION / CHAPTER I: THE BEGINNING / CHAPTER II: ODIN; lines 1582-1707 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
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| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Poetic Edda | INTRODUCTORY NOTE / NOTES / PRONOUNCING INDEX OF PROPER NAMES / PRONOUNCING INDEX; lines 22700-23006 | low | Sibling Pair | record |
Japanese
How This Tradition Tells It
4 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Japanese, this family appears through Sibling Pair (3), Humble Kind Brother Chosen Over Unkind Brothers (1). The strongest concentration is currently in Japanese Fairy Tales. This is a deterministic summary of 4 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Fairy Tales | THE BAMBOO-CUTTER AND THE MOON-CHILD / THE GOBLIN OF ADACHIGAHARA / THE SAGACIOUS MONKEY AND THE BOAR / THE HAPPY HUNTER AND THE SKILLFUL FISHER; lines 3899-4008 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Japanese Fairy Tales | THE BAMBOO-CUTTER AND THE MOON-CHILD / THE GOBLIN OF ADACHIGAHARA / THE SAGACIOUS MONKEY AND THE BOAR / THE HAPPY HUNTER AND THE SKILLFUL FISHER; lines 4010-4103 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| Japanese Fairy Tales | THE BAMBOO-CUTTER AND THE MOON-CHILD / THE GOBLIN OF ADACHIGAHARA / THE SAGACIOUS MONKEY AND THE BOAR / THE HAPPY HUNTER AND THE SKILLFUL FISHER; lines 4436-4526 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Japanese Fairy Tales | THE STORY OF THE OLD MAN WHO MADE WITHERED TREES TO FLOWER / THE JELLY FISH AND THE MONKEY / THE QUARREL OF THE MONKEY AND THE CRAB / THE WHITE HARE AND THE CROCODILES; lines 5595-5702 | high | Humble Kind Brother Chosen Over Unkind Brothers | record |
Ainu
How This Tradition Tells It
3 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Ainu, this family appears through Sibling Pair (3). The strongest concentration is currently in Aino Folk-Tales. This is a deterministic summary of 3 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aino Folk-Tales | AINO FOLK-LORE. / I.--TALES ACCOUNTING FOR THE ORIGIN OF PHENOMENA. / II.--MORAL TALES. / IV.--MISCELLANEOUS TALES.; lines 2102-2199 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| Aino Folk-Tales | HONORARY SECRETARIES. / INTRODUCTION. / AINO FOLK-LORE. / I.--TALES ACCOUNTING FOR THE ORIGIN OF PHENOMENA.; lines 610-713 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Aino Folk-Tales | HONORARY SECRETARIES. / INTRODUCTION. / AINO FOLK-LORE. / I.--TALES ACCOUNTING FOR THE ORIGIN OF PHENOMENA.; lines 715-800 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
Celtic Welsh
How This Tradition Tells It
3 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Celtic Welsh, this family appears through Sibling Pair (2), Fraternal Resentment Leading To Violence (1). The strongest concentration is currently in The Mabinogion. This is a deterministic summary of 3 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mabinogion | PEREDUR THE SON OF EVRAWC / GERAINT THE SON OF ERBIN / THE DREAM OF RHONABWY / PWYLL PRINCE OF DYVED; lines 6483-6577 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Mabinogion | THE DREAM OF RHONABWY / PWYLL PRINCE OF DYVED / THE DREAM OF MAXEN WLEDIG / HERE IS THE STORY OF LLUDD AND LLEVELYS; lines 8432-8528 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Mabinogion | THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN / PEREDUR THE SON OF EVRAWC / GERAINT THE SON OF ERBIN / THE DREAM OF RHONABWY; lines 5389-5450 | high | Fraternal Resentment Leading To Violence | record |
Comparative
How This Tradition Tells It
3 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Comparative, this family appears through Sibling Pair (2), Sacred Twins (1). The strongest concentration is currently in The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 2 of 2). This is a deterministic summary of 3 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 2 of 2) | CONTENTS / NOTE. OFFERINGS OF FIRST-FRUITS. / INDEX. / FOOTNOTES; lines 12820-12959 | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 2 of 2) | The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 2 of 2) / CONTENTS; lines 6771-6845 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 2 of 2) | The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 2 of 2) / CONTENTS; lines 6982-7037 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
Finnish/Karelian
How This Tradition Tells It
3 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Finnish/Karelian, this family appears through Sibling Pair (3). The strongest concentration is currently in Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland. This is a deterministic summary of 3 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland | JOHN MARTIN CRAWFORD. / THE KALEVALA. / PROEM / BOOK II; lines 18933-19124 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
| Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland | PREFACE / JOHN MARTIN CRAWFORD. / THE KALEVALA. / PROEM; lines 13318-13509 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland | PREFACE / JOHN MARTIN CRAWFORD. / THE KALEVALA. / PROEM; lines 4656-4840 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
Indigenous Australian
How This Tradition Tells It
2 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Indigenous Australian, this family appears through Sibling Pair (2). The strongest concentration is currently in Australian Legendary Tales: folk-lore of the Noongahburrahs as told to the Piccaninnies. This is a deterministic summary of 2 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Legendary Tales: folk-lore of the Noongahburrahs as told to the Piccaninnies | CONTENTS / PREFACE / INTRODUCTION / ANDREW LANG.; lines 1656-1739 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| Australian Legendary Tales: folk-lore of the Noongahburrahs as told to the Piccaninnies | CONTENTS / PREFACE / INTRODUCTION / ANDREW LANG.; lines 750-866 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
Islamicate Folklore
How This Tradition Tells It
2 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Islamicate Folklore, this family appears through Sibling Pair (2). The strongest concentration is currently in The Arabian Nights Entertainments. This is a deterministic summary of 2 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arabian Nights Entertainments | The Arabian Nights Entertainments; lines 196-317 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
| The Arabian Nights Entertainments | The Arabian Nights Entertainments; lines 319-445 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
Maya/Kiche
How This Tradition Tells It
2 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Maya/Kiche, this family appears through Sacred Twins (1), Sibling Pair (1). The strongest concentration is currently in The Popol Vuh. This is a deterministic summary of 2 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Popol Vuh | The Second Book, Hero Twins in Xibalba | high | Sacred Twins | record |
| The Popol Vuh | The Second Book, Hero Twins in Xibalba | high | Sibling Pair | record |
Buddhist
How This Tradition Tells It
1 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Buddhist, this family appears through Sibling Pair (1). The strongest concentration is currently in Jataka tales. This is a deterministic summary of 1 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jataka tales | THE WISE AND THE FOOLISH MERCHANT / THE ELEPHANT GIRLY-FACE / THE BANYAN DEER / THE PRINCES AND THE WATER-SPRITE; lines 1228-1339 | medium | Sibling Pair | record |
Daoist
How This Tradition Tells It
1 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Daoist, this family appears through Sibling Pair (1). The strongest concentration is currently in Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer. This is a deterministic summary of 1 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer | CHAPTER V. / THE EVIDENCE OF VIRTUE COMPLETE. / CHAPTER VI. / THE GREAT SUPREME.; lines 2977-3122 | high | Sibling Pair | record |
Mesopotamian
How This Tradition Tells It
1 occurrences
How This Tradition Tells It
In Mesopotamian, this family appears through Sacred Twins (1). The strongest concentration is currently in An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic. This is a deterministic summary of 1 tagged motif occurrences, not a claim of historical transmission.
| Text | Line Range | Confidence | Child Motif | Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic | PENNSYLVANIA TABLET, TRANSLATION, Col. I-Col. III | medium | Sacred Twins | record |
Shared Structure
The strongest convergence is around Sibling Pair, Sacred Twins. These child motifs recur across several tradition clusters and give the family its shared structure.
Local Emphasis
Celtic Irish leans toward Sibling Pair; Celtic Welsh leans toward Sibling Pair; Greek leans toward Sibling Pair; Japanese leans toward Sibling Pair; Roman leans toward Sibling Pair; Hindu leans toward Sibling Pair.
Reading Rule
Timeline
Approximate eras from the cultural timeline index.An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic
Mesopotamian - Old Babylonian Gilgamesh tradition - 1 tagged occurrences
The Upanishads
Hindu - Vedic and early philosophical Sanskrit tradition - 71 tagged occurrences
Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica
Greek - Archaic Greek poetic and hymnic tradition - 33 tagged occurrences
The Iliad
Greek - Archaic Greek heroic epic tradition - 33 tagged occurrences
Dhammapada, a Collection of Verses
Buddhist - Early Buddhist verse collection - 1 tagged occurrences
The Song Celestial; Or, Bhagavad-Gita
Hindu - Sanskrit epic and devotional-philosophical tradition - 71 tagged occurrences
The Koran (Al-Qur'an)
Islamic - Early Islamic revelation corpus - 11 tagged occurrences
Gods and Fighting Men
Celtic Irish - Medieval Irish mythic and heroic material - 11 tagged occurrences
The Poetic Edda
Norse - Old Norse mythological and heroic poetic tradition - 9 tagged occurrences
The Mabinogion
Celtic Welsh - Medieval Welsh narrative and romance tradition - 3 tagged occurrences
The Popol Vuh
Maya/Kiche - Kiche Maya mythic and heroic tradition - 2 tagged occurrences
Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland
Finnish/Karelian - Finnish/Karelian oral-poetry epic compilation - 3 tagged occurrences