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Hans Mair von Nördlingen, Buch von Troja (1390/92)

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Romances of Antiquity

Hans Mair von Nördlingen, Buch von Troja (1390/92)
Dreckmann, H.J. (ed.): Das Buch von Troja von Hans Mair von Nördlingen. Munich 1970.

HMvNT-1:   (7, 1) In the kingdom of Thesalia, which is inhabited by the Mirmidones, lives a noble and powerful king by the name of Peleus. His wife Thedida has born him a son, the strong and valiant hero Achilles. The king’s older brother, Eson, has grown old and therefore renounced the crown of Thesalia in favor of Peleus. Eson’s son, a high-minded and virtuous youth, is called Jason. The old poets also relate the story how Medea has rejuvenated the old king by means of her magic art (which contradicts the laws of nature and the doctrines of Christian faith).
Motif References:

P 17.8 Kingship given to younger brother
D 1880 Magic rejuvenation

HMvNT-2:   (7,22) Jason distinguishes himself in virtue, education and generosity and is as popular with princes, lords, knights and servants as King Peleus himself. The king fears that the youth’s popularity will one day threaten his kingship and therefore plots his murder.
Motif References:

S 71 Cruel uncle
K 2211.0.1 Treacherous elder brother(s)

HMvNT-3:   (8,12) It is widely known in these days that on the island Colcos reigns the old and wise king Oetes. He possesses a ram with a golden fleece. The history says that this ram is guarded by magical devices (of the god Mars). It is protected by fire-breathing oxen: whoever wants to take hold of the fleece has to subdue the bulls and yoke them to a plough. Then he has to fight against a fire-breathing dragon and with its teeth sow the fields, from which armed knights would spring in the furrows that will kill each other. King Oetes also possesses an immense treasure which is surrounded by magic as well.
Motif References:

B 101.3 Ram with golden fleece
D 437 Transformation: part of animal or person to person
N 570 Guardian of treasure
B 742 Animal breathes fire
H 1024.5 Task: sowing dragon’s teeth
H 1154.3.8 (Bm) Task: tame wild bulls and plow field with them
H 1161.7 (Bm) Task: slay fire-breathing dragon

HMvNT-4:   (9,8) King Peleus ponders the possibilities of sending Jason on the dangerous quest. Then he summons princes and lords from many countries to Thesalia. In their presence, Peleus suggests to Jason that he enlarge his and the king’s renowned by fetching the Golden Fleece. He promises to make him his heir on his return. Jason is not suspicious about the king’s intentions and rejoices at the prospect of the quest.
Motif References:

H 1210.2 Quest assigned by king
H 1211 Quests assigned in order to get rid of hero
H 1332.1 Quest for golden fleece

HMvNT-5:   (10,16) Peleus has a huge ship built by a master called Argus (the scholars consider this ship to be the first sailing vessel). Jason is accompanied by the strong and brave hero Hercules about whom the poets write that he descended to the gates of the limbo (i.e. Hell), from where he took the guarding dog, and that he wandered through India to the city of Gades where he erected 12 marble pillars in remembrance of his victory. Alexander the Great, who was an offspring of the same lineage, journeyed to these columns. Jason and Hercules now set off and sail until they reach Frigia.
Motif References:

F 81 Descent to lower world of dead [hell}
F 610 Remarkably strong man
A 673 Hound of hell. Cerberus.
F 841 Extraordinary boat (ship)
A 984 Pillars of Hercules at Gibraltar set up by Hercules.
H 1271 Quest for Cerberus in hell: to be brought to earth

HMvNT-6:   (11,16) The Greeks seek to recover from the journey and cast anchor. The evil of human mankind caused the downfall of Troy which entailed some good effects though, e.g. the foundation of several countries and cities by Trojan refugees.
Motif References:

Z 701 (Bm) Eponymous account of nation’s founding
Z 703 (Bm) Eponymous account of city’s founding

HMvNT-7:   (12,14) The Trojan king Lamedonta receives news of the Greek landing in Frigia and sends a messenger to expel them from the country. Jason replies that they will leave on the spot, hoping that one day other people may avenge the king’s discourtesy. It does not take long till they reach Colcos.
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HMvNT-8:   (14,9) The island’s capital town is named Jaconites, a prosperous and beautiful city. On their arrival, Jason and Hercules are admired for their beauty and noble appearance and warmly received by King Oetes. Jason discloses the purpose of his journey: to win the Golden Fleece.
Motif References:

F 760.0.1 (Bm) Extraordinarily beautiful town

HMvNT-9:   (15,11) The following banquet is joined also by the king’s beautiful daughter Medea. She is the sole heiress to the throne and skilled in natural and magic arts (especially mathematics). She has the power to convert light into darkness and vice verse, to produce rain and hail and to make water run up the mountain. The poets relate that she extinguished the light of the sun and the moon, which happened, according to Christian faith, only at the death of Christ. Medea augments her natural beauty with make-up and beautiful clothes.
Motif References:

D 1711 Magician

HMvNT-10:   (16,16) The king allocates the seat next to Jason to his daughter. Medea falls in love with the beautiful stranger. One day, as she sits between the two guests, Jason and Hercules, she warns Jason of the dangerous task to win the Golden Fleece and promises to help him if he will marry her. Jason consents to her proposal and is invited to come to her chamber the following night to take an oath.
Motif References:

T 10 Falling in love
T 55 Girl as wooer. Forthputting woman

HMvNT-11:   (20,11) In the middle of the night, Medea sends an old attendant of hers to Jason. He comes and is shown an image made in the honor of Jupiter (a heathen custom) on which he is supposed to take the oath to remain always faithful to her. He vows to perform everything she asks for, an oath he will break one day. For this violation he will be punished with a disgraceful death.
Motif References:

T 35 Lovers’ rendezvous
M 101 Punishment for broken oaths
M 108 Violators of oaths
M 114 Oath taken on sacred object
M 146.8 (Bm) Vow to marry lady who helps achieve task
M 149 Vows concerning sex – miscellaneous

HMvNT-12:   (21,21) This night Medea is deflowered by Jason and the next morning she fulfills her part of the bargain: she takes out of a chest several magic objects that will help him to obtain the golden fleece: a silver image, a nice-smelling ointment (which has the magic power to extinguish fire), a ring with a powerful gem (protecting against poison and, when held in the closed hand, rendering invisible). The first scholars (maister) who could carve these gems discovered them in Sicily, its first owner was Eneas. To these objects Medea adds a letter with a written charm which Jason is supposed to read loud three times in the honor of the gods, and a little keg with magic water which he should pour into the bulls’ mouths to tame them.
Motif References:

T 400 Illicit sexual relations
D 825 Magic object received from maiden.
N 831 Girl [woman] as helper
H 974.1 Task performed with help of mistress
D 1071 Magic jewel (jewels)
D 1076 Magic ring
D 1242.1 Magic water
D 1244 Magic salve (ointment)
D 1266.1 Magic writings (gramerye, runes)
D 1266.2 Magic picture.
D 1273.1.1 Three as magic number
D 1273 Magic formula (charm)
D 1361.19 Magic jewel renders invisible
D 1361.17 Magic ring renders invisible
D 1382.4.1 (Bm) Ointment protects against fire
D 1383.3 Magic ring protects against poison
D 1442 Magic object tames or restrains animal
D 1566.2 Magic object quenches fire
D 1599 Magic object performs services – miscellaneous
D 1799.4 Magic powers from touching

HMvNT-13:   (23,3) Early in the morning Jason takes his leave of King Oetes to set out for the golden fleece, which is kept on a small island near Colcos.
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HMvNT-14:   (25,10) Having accomplished all the tasks, Jason slays and skins the ram. He gives thanks to the gods before he returns to Hercules and the other companions. At the reception by King Oetes, Medea whispers an invitation to Jason to come to her chamber at night.
Motif References:

D 437 Transformation: part of animal or person to person
B 742 Animal breathes fire
H 987 Task performed with aid of magic object
H 1024.5 Task: sowing dragon’s teeth
D 1071 Magic jewel (jewels)
H 1154.3.8 (Bm) Task: tame wild bulls and plow field with them
H 1161.7 (Bm) Task: slay fire-breathing dragon
D 1242.1 Magic water
D 1244 Magic salve (ointment)
D 1266.1 Magic writings (gramerye, runes)
D 1266.2 Magic picture.
D 1273 Magic formula (charm)
D 1273.1.3 Seven as magic number
D 1382 Magic object protects against cold or burning
D 1445 Magic object kills animal
D 1449 Magic object gives miscellaneous powers over animals
D 1566.2 Magic object quenches fire
D 1581 Tasks performed by use of magic object

HMvNT-16:   (25,29) Jason and Medea spend the night together and plan the elopement. They remain at Oetes’ court for one additional month and then leave secretly for Thessaly where the are welcomed by King Peleus. The king is now compelled to fulfill his promise and rewards Jason with the kingship for bringing the fleece.
Motif References:

T 35 Lovers’ rendezvous
Q 112.0.1 Kingdom as reward
R 225 Elopement

HMvNT-17:   (26,29) Jason plans to take revenge on King Lamadonta for bringing disgrace on him. Subsequently, he and Hercules enlist the assistance of all the Greek kings, princes and lords. Hercules rides to the kingdom of Spertem where the brothers Castor and Pollux reign. According to the poets, these two are sons of Jupiter and Dampne and brothers of Helena, who is also called Helena Tindari, due to the land where she was born. Some scholars believe though that the place of her birth was in Sicily near Messina, the same place whither Theseus abducted her when she was a child. The brothers assure Hercules of their military support.
Motif References:

R 10.1 Princess (maiden) abducted
M 166 Other vows about fighting
P 251.5 Two brothers
P 552.6 (Tu) Conscription of troops: summoning allies as preparation for war
Z 730 (Bm) Eponymous account of personal name

HMvNT-18:   (27,27) Subsequently Hercules travels to Salamis, the realm of King Telamon, and enlists his support as well. After a short sojourn at Peleus’ court, Hercules goes to see Nestor in Pylos and is warmly welcomed and assured of his military aid. 20 ships have been prepared and the troops summoned. When the weather situation is most favorable, Jason, Hercules and their allies set out for Troy and reach its shore after a short time.
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HMvNT-19:   (29,4) Peleus holds a council of war to deliberate on how to proceed against the enemy. Hercules rises and gives his advice: the troops of King Telamon, Peleus and Hercules should hide near the city. When King Lamedonta moves out with his army to attack the invaders at the ships, their troops should storm the deserted town. Thus Lamedonta’s army will be encircled on two flanks. Hercules’ suggestion meets with general approval so that everything is executed according to his plan. The Trojans’ attack result in a furious battle at the sea-shore.
Motif References:

P 550.1 (Li) Battle. War
P 557.0.1 (Li) Council of war
F 628 Strong man as mighty slayer
F 1084 Furious battle [fight]
K 2369 Military strategy – miscellaneous

HMvNT-20:   (31,16) In the course of the battle, Nestor engages in a single combat with King Lamedonta which ends undecided as both kings are aided by their men. When a Trojan knight, Heliachim by name, is killed, Lamedonta blows his horn to rally his soldiers and attacks the Greeks with a united army. This onslaught is so forceful that the Greek troops retreat towards their ships.
Motif References:

P 555 Defeat in battle [single combat]
P 556.0.1 (Bm) Challenge to single combat [feud]

HMvNT-21:   (33,3) When Lamedonta receives the news that Troy has been taken by the enemy he gathers his warriors and advances towards the town, but soon finds himself encircled by a troop that comes out of the city and those who have been defeated at the shore. In the ensuing battle many Trojans perish and Lamedonta is killed by Hercules. Subsequently, the Greeks raid the city and its temples, kill the inhabitants (except for young ladies and maidens), raze the walls, burn the palaces and then load their ships with the spoils. Inside of Lamedonta’s palace, they find his beautiful daughter, Polisena, who is given as reward to King Telamon. After the city has thus been razed to the ground, the Greeks return home with ships loaded with treasures and captives.
Motif References:

S 110.10 (Bm) City and inhabitants willfully destroyed
T 450 Prostitution and concubinage
P 555 Defeat in battle [single combat]

HMvNT-22:   (35,3) The story of Lamedonta is an example of the consequences of a small injustice. Lamedonta has a son named Priamus who was not killed in battle because he and his wife Hecuba had been with an army besieging an enemy’s castle. Priamus has five sons and three daughters: the eldest is strong Hector, the second is Paris, a good archer, the third’s name is Dayfebus, the fourth is Helenus – he has learnt the art of astronomy and prophecy – and the youngest is Troylus. According to Virgilius, Priamus had two more sons, that is Polidor (he was killed by a treacherous friend of Priamus) and Gandes. The eldest daughter is Cleusa, who was Eneas’ wife according to the poets, the second is Cassandra, an educated girl, the youngest and most beautiful of all women is Polisena. Moreover Priamus begot another 30 sons with other women.
Motif References:

S 110 Murders
F 575.1 Remarkably beautiful woman
F 610 Remarkably strong man
F 638 Mighty archer
D 1712.0.1 Astrologer-magician
K 2297 Treacherous friend

HMvNT-23:   (36,19) On the tidings of Troy’s fall, Priamus returns home and starts to rebuild the city on a larger scale, dedicating it to the god Neptun. It is written that it is the hugest city ever built: one needs three days to go around. Its 200 ells high walls are made of marble stones of different colors are crowned with numerous towers and have six gates. The city is surrounded by a deep and wide moat. Magnificent palaces have been erected; the houses have a minimum height of 60 ells, are made of marble and are decorated with beautiful paintings. The river Xantus runs through the city. The inhabitants indulge in pleasant pastimes, among which are chess and other board games (they have been invented in Troy).
Motif References:

F 760.0.1 (Bm) Extraordinarily beautiful town
F 769 Other extraordinary cities

HMvNT-24:   (37,26) Priamus has a beautiful palace (named Ilium) erected for his family: it is situated on a high rock and surrounded by a 500 foot high wall.
Motif References:

F 771 Extraordinary castle (house, palace)

HMvNT-25:   (38,4) One day Priamus summons his friends and relatives (except for Hercules who has been dispatched to Panonia by his father’s order) to consider revenge on the Greeks and suggests that he will first demand his sister Exiona back who has been taken captive and made a concubine. He requests Antenor to deliver the message. The Trojan is warmly received in Thesalia by King Peleus and relates the word of Priamus to him, but the king’s demand for his sister enrages Peleus so much that he dismisses Antenor with threatening words. Thereupon Antenor sails to King Telamon, but Priamus’ request is scornfully rejected one more time. The same happens at the courts of Castor and Pollux and Nestor. Antenor returns to Troy and is caught in a storm on the way.
Motif References:

P 14.15.2 Court messenger

HMvNT-26:   (43,5) As Priamus learns how scornfully Antenor was rejected, he once again assembles his friends and relatives. In contrast to Hector’s deliberate warning against an uncertain war, Paris urges to take revenge on the Greeks.
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HMvNT-27:   (47,5) To confirm that his military campaign will be successful and favored by the gods, Paris relates a dream he had after having got lost during a hunt in Inner India (this happened under the sign of cancer): in his dream he was visited by Mercurius and the three goddesses Venus, Pallas and Juno. Mercurius explained to him that he is supposed to act as umpire and judge who of the goddesses is the most beautiful, every one of them promising different rewards. Paris stipulated that the goddesses must show themselves in the nude and then decides that Venus has the most exquisite features and should possess the apple (on which is inscribed in Greek letters “to the most beautiful”).
Motif References:

A 125.4 Beautiful goddess
A 187.2 Mortal as umpire of quarrel between gods
A 189 Gods in relation to mortals – misc.
M 242 Bargains and promises between mortals and supernatural beings
H 1596.1 Golden apple as prize in beauty contest. Judgment of Paris.
H 1596.3 Women to appear naked in beauty contest
D 1812.3.3 Future revealed in dream

HMvNT-28:   (49,20) After Deyphebus has given his counsel in favor of Paris, Helenus rises and warns his father against waging war. He predicts that Troy will be destroyed and Priamus’ sons and the majority of all Trojans killed if Paris goes to Greece.
Motif References:

M 341 Death prophesied
M 356.1.5 (Bm) Prophecy of city’s destruction
D 1712.0.1 Astrologer-magician

HMvNT-29:   (50,12) After Helenus sits down, Troilus rises and speaks in favor of war, insinuating that Helenus, as a priest, has spoken out of fear and asserts that only the gods have the power of prophecy. His advice is approved by Priamus who sends his two sons Paris and Deyphebus to wage war against the Greeks. Before this happens, he first summons the city’s inhabitants to inform them about his plan and achieve their assent.
Motif References:

P 426.1 Parson (priest)
J 652 Inattention to warnings

HMvNT-30:   (51,26) Among the citizens a knight rises called Pantheon, son of Euforbius, a wise and educated man who knew the art of prophecy. Pantheon imparts to Priamus one of his father’s prophecies: that if Paris sails to Greece, Troy will be destroyed and Priamus’ family will perish. This warning is also disregarded.
Motif References:

M 341 Death prophesied
M 356.1.5 (Bm) Prophecy of city’s destruction
J 652 Inattention to warnings

HMvNT-31:   (52,19) When Cassandra learns of her father’s resolution she starts to scream and lament Troy’s looming downfall and the imminent death of her family. Priamus also disregards the third warning.
Motif References:

M 341 Death prophesied
M 356.1.5 (Bm) Prophecy of city’s destruction
J 652 Inattention to warnings

HMvNT-32:   (53,9) When the sun moves to the sign of Taurus, that means in May, Paris and Deyphebus return from Panonia with a reinforcement of 3000 knights. Anthenor, Eneas, Polidamas (Anthenor’s son) prepare themselves to join the military campaign. Priamus addresses the warriors with encouraging words before they set out for Greece on 22 ships.
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HMvNT-33:   (54,15) On their way to Greece, the Trojans pass the Cyclades – and, without realizing it, a ship with Menelaus on board who is on the way to Nestor – and eventually come to the island of Cythera where a feast is held in honor of Venus. As Paris performs his sacrifices in the temple, he attracts general attention by his beauty and costly garments. The tidings of his beauty and the purpose of his journey are disseminated throughout the country and reach also the beautiful wife of Menelaus, Helena. She desires to see the handsome stranger and resolves to attend the feast in Cythera, pretending to fulfill her vows to the goddess.
Motif References:

V 10 Religious sacrifice
T 11.1 Love from mere mention or description
V 112 Temples
F 575.2 Handsome man
K 2090 Other hypocritical acts

HMvNT-34:   (56,28) Helena is honorably received by the people of Cythera and goes to the temple to make a sacrifice. There she meets Paris who falls instantly in love with the beautiful woman. On his return to the ships he gathers his comrades and suggests to them that they abduct Helena in order to exchange her later for Priamus’ sister Exiona and pillage the temple, taking captive whoever happens to be there.
Motif References:

T 15 Love at first sight
T 34 Lovers meet at social gathering

HMvNT-35:   (59,8) Paris’ plan is executed with the consent of his comrades. Helena does not oppose her abduction due to her love for Paris, but grieves over the loss of her husband and her country when they arrive at the Trojan coast. Priamus welcomes the home comers and also the captives with all honors and arranges a feast in Troy to celebrate Paris’ return. After the reception Priamus leads Helena into the temple of Pallas where Paris professes his marriage with Helena.
Motif References:

R 10.5 (Bm) Queen abducted
T 136.1 Wedding feast
P 550.1.1 (Li) Aggression: rebellion; usurpation; invasion; assault

HMvNT-36:   (63,18) When Cassandra hears the news of Paris’ marriage, she once again laments the future downfall of Troy, but her prophecy is once again neglected. Priamus even has her put in chains and confined in a cloister.
Motif References:

M 301.0.1 Prophet destined never to be believed
M 341 Death prophesied
M 356.1.5 (Bm) Prophecy of city’s destruction
J 652 Inattention to warnings

HMvNT-37:   (64,15) The news of Helena’s abduction reaches Menelaus during his sojourn at Nestor’s court. On his return home, he calls for his brother Agamenon and Helena’s brothers Castor and Pellux. Agamenon urges the need for revenge upon Menelaus and the others and is eventually elected as military leader. Messengers are dispatched who enlist the aid of allies, such as Achilles, Patrodus and Diomedes.
Motif References:

P 552.6 (Tu) Conscription of troops: summoning allies as preparation for war

HMvNT-38:   (66,15) Castor and Pellux are the first to sail after Helena, reckoning that the Trojans will not have reached their destination yet. The pursuers are caught in a storm though and suffer shipwreck in which both Castor and Pellux perish. The people did not learn about their whereabouts and so they considered the two brothers to have been lifted up into heaven by the gods where they are still living, transformed into stars (the sign of Gemini).
Motif References:

R 260 Pursuits

HMvNT-39:   (67,10) The Greek army gathers near Athens, each king and prince bringing many ships and warriors.
Motif References:

P 551 Army

HMvNT-40:   (68,20) On Agamenon’s suggestion the Greeks send Achilles and Patrodus to Apollo’s oracle on the island of Delphos (some scholars like Isiderus think it was Delos). Inside the temple is a statue of gold and silver, an idol through which only devils speak, not a god. The history of the construction of idols begins in Jewish tradition with Ismahel, who erected an idol of clay, in heathen tradition with Prothemeus. According to the scholars though, King Peleus of Assyria was the first to initiate the building of idols as he asked his son Niaus to erect a monument after his death. The son complied with his father’s wish and then worshiped the statue as if it were a god. Some time later, an evil spirit came upon the idol and gave answer to the people’s questions. This is the reason why in Assyria the idol is called Belus. Other people call it Well, Bell, Baal, Balm, Bechelgor or Belcebub. However, Achilles and Patridus ask the oracle how the war against the Trojans will end and receive Apollo’s answer that the Greeks will destroy Troy and kill Priamus and his family in the tenth year of the war.
Motif References:

V 127 Image of deity in wood (stone) [metal]
A 178 God as prophet
A 182.3 God (angel) speaks to mortal
G 302.5 Haunts of demons
G 303.8.14 Devils dwell in heathen idols, as well as portraits and images
M 323 Prophecy: victory against great odds
M 341 Death prophesied
M 356.1.5 (Bm) Prophecy of city’s destruction
F 855 Extraordinary image
D 1268 Magic statue (doll)
D 1311.7 Oracular image
D 1810.9 Magic knowledge from God

HMvNT-41:   (72,16) It happens that at the same time a Trojan high priest named Calcas appears at the oracle to ask about the war’s outcome on the Trojans’ behalf. The god advises him to join the Greek party and never to return to Troy, since the Trojans will be defeated. Acting on this advice, Calcas is welcomed by the Greeks and sails with them to Athens.
Motif References:

A 178 God as prophet
A 182.3.5 God advises mortal
M 310 Favorable prophecies
M 356.1.1 Prophecy: loss of battle (combat)
P 426 Clergy
D 1810.9 Magic knowledge from God
D 1814.3 Advice from God (or the gods)

HMvNT-42:   (73,11) One day, Calcas urges Agamenon and the others to set out for Troy and his advice is heeded. The Greek fleet sets sail, but is soon caught in a storm. Calcas, learned in magic art, interprets the storm as Diana’s wrath because no sacrifice was made in her temple before the departure. The priest instructs Agamenon to land on the island of Aludis and make a sacrifice in the temple of Diana. As soon as Agamenon makes his offering, the weather clears up.
Motif References:

V 10 Religious sacrifice
A 102.17 Anger of God
A 197.1 (Bm) Storm as sign of Goddess’s wrath
Q 223.3 Neglect to sacrifice punished
Q 552.14 Storm as punishment
D 1711 Magician
D 1810.0.2 Magic knowledge of magician
D 1819 Magic knowledge – miscellaneous

HMvNT-43:   (75,1) The Greek army finally reaches Trojan land near a castle called Sarronaba (its name is not mentioned by Phirgius) where they are attacked by the inhabitants. The Greeks are superior in number, kill many and pillage the castle before they leave for Tenedo, a castle near the city of Troy. Once again, the inhabitants’ attempt to defend their land leads to a bloody battle in which many are killed and the castle razed to the ground.
Motif References:

HMvNT-44:   (76,29) After Agamenon has divided the war-booty equally among the warriors, he persuades the other army leaders to dispatch messengers to Priamus to demand Helena back before engaging in a prospectively long, but then justified war. Diomedes and Ulixes are elected envoys and go to deliver the claim for compensation and Helena’s release.
Motif References:

P 14.15.2 Court messenger

HMvNT-45:   (79,13) Upon their entry into the royal palace, they admire a huge golden and bejeweled tree in the middle of the hall. King Priamus naturally rejects the Greeks’ claim for reparations as he regards the abduction of his sister to be a justifiable reason for war. Diomedes excites the king’s and his companions’ (especially Eneas’) anger by addressing them with provocative words. Nevertheless the two messengers are permitted to leave.
Motif References:

F 855 Extraordinary image

HMvNT-46:   (82,13) Excursion into the life history of Eneas: his mother was the goddess Venus, his father Anchises. He left his land after the destruction of Troy and became the first sovereign of Rome. One of his descendants was Caesar Augustus.
Motif References:

HMvNT-47:   (82,29) Achilles and Thelofus, Hercules’ son, are sent to the city of Messa to provide food supply for the army. This city is generally identified with the Sicilian town Messina. The island is ruled by King Theutras, who endeavors to repulse the Greek invaders, but to no avail. As Achilles is about to kill the king in the course of the battle, he is held back by Thelofus because Teuthras has been a friend of his father Hercules. However, the wounds Theutras received from Achilles turn out to be lethal. On his deathbed, the king makes Thelofus the heir to his throne. After his death, Thelofus remains in his kingdom whereas Achilles returns to Thenodo and his Myrmidones.
Motif References:

W 11.5.16 (Bm) Enemy spared who was father’s friend
P 17.3 Dying king names successor
Z 200 Heroes
P 319 Deeds of friendship – miscellaneous
P 550.1.1 (Li) Aggression: rebellion; usurpation

HMvNT-48:   (87,8) A list of Troy’s allies includes the kings Pandrus, Gabor, Andaschrus, Carras, Ymasius, Nestor, Amphimachus, Glaucon and his son Sarpone, Eufeus, Hupon, Cupedes, Remus, Pilex and Duke Altamus, Pretemessus and Duke Stupes, the dukes Amphimus, Fortinus and Safinus from Poetine, King Poetes and his brother Epristius, Philimenis (through his land flow the rivers Tygris and Euphrates which contain gold and jewels, the king has the seize of a giant), Perses and Menon, Theseus of Therto and his son Archilogus, Epistropus of Lisine (educated in the seven arts, leading with him an archer whose lower half has the form of a horse).
Motif References:

B 15.4.2 Beasts with fiery eyes
B 21.4 (Bm) Half man, half horse as archer
J 140 Wisdom (knowledge) through education
F 531 Giant
F 715 Extraordinary river

HMvNT-49:   (89,6) Before the Greek army leaves Thenodo, Palamides, King Naulus’ son, arrives with 300 ships and many warriors. Diomedes is the one who is most urgent about the need for swift action against the Trojans. As the ships approach the road, the Greeks are faced with a crowd of defenders.
Motif References:

W 212 Eagerness for combat

HMvNT-50:   (91,13) King Prothesilaus is the first to reach the Trojan shore, and many of his men are killed. The following ships have archers on board so that the Trojans are compelled to retreat. In the ensuing battle, Ulixes wounds King Philimenis, Sagamon – King Menon’s brother – is slain by Palamides, and Hector (bearing three golden lions as coat of arms) kills Prothiselaus with a mighty sword-blow. Finally the Trojans are forced to flee into the city and the battle reaches its end as night falls.
Motif References:

P 91 (Li) Heraldic figures and symbols – coat-of-arms
P 550.1 (Li) Battle. War
F 610 Remarkably strong man
F 628.4 Strong man’s mighty spear-cast (sword blow) [pole-blow]
F 1084.1 Deep streams of blood flow during battle

HMvNT-51:   (97,21) The next morning, Hector arranges the battle formation by appointing the army leaders of nine units, among them also the giant people of Cysonia.
Motif References:

P 552 Battle formations

HMvNT-52:   (100,7) Hector rides his famous horse Galathea. Priamus is in charge of the last troop which will abstain from the battle and protect the town.
Motif References:

Z 201.1 (Bm) Hero’s famous horse

HMvNT-53:   (101,9) Agamenon also divides his warriors into 26 troops. Patrodus leads also the Myrmidons since Achilles is not able to fight due to a wound he receive the day before. Agamenon leads the rear of the army.
Motif References:

P 14 Particular practices of kings
P 310 Friendship

HMvNT-54:   (102,13) Hector is the first who charges against the enemy and kills Patrodus in single combat. Despite Hector’s attempts to get hold of the slain warrior’s armor, King Merion is able to retrieve Patrodus’s corpse with his armor and bring it to the Greeks’ camp. Hector fights like a lion.
Motif References:

P 550.1 (Li) Battle. War
F 628.2 Strong man kills men

HMvNT-55:   (104,25) Troylus is captured by Menesteus, the lord of Athens, but soon liberated by King Alchamus of Frigia.
Motif References:

R 5 Capture on field of battle
R 110 Rescue of captive

HMvNT-56:   (106,28) Among the combatants is also King Celidis, according to the account of Dares a remarkably handsome man, who is killed by Polydamas. Once, as Hector gets into distress and is surrounded by many enemies, Theseus restrains his men and allows the hero to retreat unharmed, considering it a shame if Hector were killed so soon.
Motif References:

W 11.5 Generosity toward enemy
F 575.2 Handsome man

HMvNT-57:   (107,28) Polidamas is captured by the Greeks, but soon freed by Hector. In the end, even Priamus and his troop are forced to engage in battle, and the Trojans gain the upper hand, driving the enemy army back and intruding into their camp. Their definitive victory is prevented though by a chance meeting of Hector and his cousin Ajax.
Motif References:

R 5 Capture on field of battle
R 110 Rescue of captive

HMvNT-58:   (114,19) The two heroes recognize each other during the final combats and Hector refuses to fight his relative. On Ajax’s request to spare the remaining Greek forces, Hector has his army withdraw, thus missing the chance to end the war.
Motif References:

N 131 Acts performed for changing luck
N 399 Additional unlucky accidents
N 746 Accidental meeting of cousins

HMvNT-59:   (115,13) Upon the Greeks’ request, a truce is agreed for the period of two months which is used to bury the dead (Patrodus, Prothiselaus, Cassibalas and others) and heal the wounded.
Motif References:

P 558 (Bm) Truce

HMvNT-60:   (115,30) When Cassandra hears the cries and lamentations, she deplores the Trojans’ lot since they will all perish soon. Her warning is not heeded, and she is confined in a cloister. It is during the truce that Palamides comes in conflict with Agamenon by declaring that he, whose merits were greater than those of Agamenon, should command the troops.
Motif References:

M 341 Death prophesied
J 652 Inattention to warnings

HMvNT-61:   (116,22) After the truce the Greeks, commanded by Agamenon, Achilles, Diomedes, Menelaus, Menesteus, Ulixes and others, launch a new attack and are confronted by Hector, Troylus and other Trojan heroes.
Motif References:

P 550.2 (Li) Single combat
F 628.2 Strong man kills men
F 628.4 Strong man’s mighty spear-cast (sword blow) [pole-blow]

HMvNT-62:   (119,2) For the next day, Achilles is charged with the task to kill Hector. The Trojans fight with an army of 150,000 warriors. King Thoas is captured by the Trojans. The battle ends at night.
Motif References:

R 5 Capture on field of battle
F 873.2 Enormous army (camp)

HMvNT-63:   (121,30) The Trojans withdraw into the city and Priamus decides to put the Greek captive, King Thoas, to death, without regard of Eneas’ and Hector’s contrary opinion that it would be better to spare the prisoner and eventually exchange him against a Trojan captive. A thunderstorm arises at night which destroys many of the Greeks’ tents and houses.
Motif References:

HMvNT-64:   (123,9) In the battle that starts the next morning Hupon is killed by Achilles, King Ottomenis, King Epistropus and his brother Cedius and many others by Hector, King Antipus by Diomedes. Around midday, King Epistropus and his men engage in battle, among them the centaur who excels as archer. With the centaur’s appearance, the tides of the battle turn in favor of the Trojans, but Diomedes finally kills the excellent archer and the Greeks regain territory. Anthenor is captured on the field of battle.
Motif References:

R 5 Capture on field of battle
B 15.4.2 Beasts with fiery eyes
B 21.4 (Bm) Half man, half horse as archer

HMvNT-65:   (125,23) Two days later, Diomedes and Ulixes are sent to Troy to ask for a three months long truce, which is, despite Hector’s objection, granted by the Trojans. During this time of peace, the captives Thoas and Antenor are exchanged.
Motif References:

P 558 (Bm) Truce

HMvNT-66:   (126,25) Calcas, the priest who deserted the Trojans, begs the Greeks to request from Priamus that he may send his daughter Prisaida to him. Although Priamus considers him to be an evil traitor, he grants the Greeks’ request.
Motif References:

F 575.1 Remarkably beautiful woman

HMvNT-67:   (127,5) During the period of truce, Hector pays Achilles a visit in the army camp and is kindly and respectfully welcomed, although Achilles longs to take revenge for the death of Patrodus. Hector proposes to decide the war by a single combat and his suggestion is willingly accepted by Achilles. Due to the objections of the majority of Trojans and Greeks, this decisive single combat does not take place.
Motif References:

P 557 Military customs

HMvNT-68:   (129,8) Troilus and Prixaida are in despair since they are going to be separated. She weeps prodigiously, tears her hair and scratches her beautiful cheeks. When she is told to depart from her beloved, she falls senseless. Troilus believes in her love, but will soon be disappointed, since Prixaida will turn her love to another man due to her weak and unreliable female character. When she arrives in the Greek camp, Diomedes falls in love with the beautiful maiden at first sight. With the girl’s consent, he secretly takes one of her gloves with him. Although Prixaida first rebukes her father for siding with the enemy, she soon gets used to the strange environment and feels comfortable with the Greeks.
Motif References:

T 15 Love at first sight
T 59 (Bm) Love tokens
T 84 Lovers treacherously separated
T 89.3 (Bm) Faithless lover
M 301 Prophets
F 1041.21.6.1 Wounding self because of excessive grief
F 1041.21.7 Swooning from grief
F 1051.3 (Bm) Prodigiously weeping maiden(s)

HMvNT-69:   (132,21) When the time to fight comes again, the Trojans gather an army of 100,000 men. Both Hector and Achilles cause great carnage among the enemies. Diomedes seizes hold of Troilus’ horse and sends it to Prixaida with the request for her love. Soon afterwards, Polidamas unhorses Diomedes and grabs his mount to compensate Troilus’ loss. The fighting continues for another thirty consecutive days, interrupted only during the nights. After that, a truce is agreed for the period of six months.
Motif References:

T 92 Rivals in love
F 628.2 Strong man kills men
F 873.2 Enormous army (camp)

HMvNT-70:   (135,30) Hector is accommodated for recovery in a beautiful hall of Priamus’ palace. In the meantime, Diomedes suffers love-sickness and longs for the love of Prixaida.
Motif References:

T 24.1 Love-sickness
F 781 Extraordinary rooms

HMvNT-71:   (138,13) In the meantime, a furious battle has begun without Hector. When the dead body of Margariton is carried in, Hector learns that his brother was killed by Achilles and joins the fight again to take revenge. Hector causes such great carnage among the Greek warriors that Achilles considers his death the prerequisite for victory in battle. After Hector has wounded Achilles with an arrow, he is finally slain by Achilles after having put the shield on his back.
Motif References:

Z 292 Death of hero [heroine]
M 302.7 Prophecy through dreams
M 341.2.18 Prophecy: death in battle
M 370 Vain attempts to escape fulfillment of prophecy
D 1812.3.3.11 Death of another revealed in dream

HMvNT-72:   (140,10) The corpse of Hector is conveyed into town and the dead hero is excessively mourned and lamented by his friends and relatives. To avoid the corruption of his body, it is embalmed and thus preserved in a beautiful coffin which is put up in the temple of Apollo. A two months’ truce is agreed to bury the dead.
Motif References:

Z 292.1 (Bm) Hero’s corpse embalmed
P 558 (Bm) Truce
P 683 (Bm) Embalming
F 852 Extraordinary coffin [sarkophag]
F 1041.21 Reactions to excessive grief

HMvNT-73:   (142,22) During the time of peace, Palamides challenges once more Agamenon’s authority, this time successfully, for Agamenon resigns and Palamides is appointed commander in chief by the Achaean assembly, with the sole exception of Achilles.
Motif References:

P 551 Army

HMvNT-74:   (144,19) Eager to avenge his son’s death, Priamus gathers an army of 150,000 men and launches an attack. In this battle Sarpedon kills the King of Persia, being himself wounded. The Trojans ask for a new truce during which the death of Hector is solemnly commemorated; the enemies visit each other.
Motif References:

P 557 Military customs

HMvNT-75:   (146,13) When Achilles comes to Troy and catches sight of Polizena who along with her mother Hecuba laments Hector’s death at the grave. He instantly falls in love with the beautiful maiden and suffers love-sickness since he is sure that the sister of the man he has killed will never love him. Achilles sends message to the Trojans, asking for the hand of the princess and promising that he will induce the Greeks to leave Troy and return home. Priamus answers that he will not give his daughter in marriage to Achilles before the Greeks have left; and this is why Achilles, whose mind is fully occupied by the thought of Polizena begins to plead for retreat, arguing that it is an absurdity that so many evils should fall upon the whole of Hellas for the sake of a single woman.
Motif References:

T 15 Love at first sight
T 24.1 Love-sickness
T 95.0.3 Man loves sister [widow] of warrior he has slain
M 236.1 (Bm) Bargain: warrior will remove troop if he can wed enemy princess
F 575.1 Remarkably beautiful woman

HMvNT-76:   (151,5) As the majority of the Greek kings objects to withdraw the troops, Achilles gets into a rage and refuses to fight. Palamides dispatches Agamenon to establish food supply from King Thelofus. In the ensuing battle, Palamides inflicts a lethal wound on Deyphebus, who begs his brother Paris to avenge his death. Paris shoots Palamides dead with a poisoned arrow. The Greeks are forced to retreat and the Trojans raid the enemy camp and set many of their ships on fire. By the help of Ajax, the Trojans are eventually repulsed. The dying Heber, son of the King of Tracia, is carried to Achilles, the tip of a lance protruding from his body. As it is removed from the wound, the warrior dies before the very eyes of Achilles. But neither the death of friend nor his servant’s account of the Greeks’ losses in battle are able to change Achilles’ mind. When night finally parts Paris brings the news of the successful revenge to his dying brother. Agamenon is once more elected commander in chief.
Motif References:

P 251.3.1.1 (Bm) Man asked to avenge dying brother before latter dies
P 553.1 Poisoned weapons

HMvNT-77:   (154,30) The day after the fight is resumed despite heavy rainfall and continues for seven consecutive days. Troilus distinguishes himself as valiant warrior on the battlefield. A new truce is then agreed during which Nestor, Ulixes and Diomedes are sent as envoys to persuade Achilles to fight again. Achilles still refuses to engage in battle, declaring that he wants perpetual peace. In an assembly of the Achaeans, Agamenon recalls Achilles’ reaction and Ulixes and Nestor are inclined to seek peace with the Trojans, regardless of Menelaus’ objection. It is the admonition of Calcas to obey the gods’ will that prompts the Greeks to continue the war.
Motif References:

P 558 (Bm) Truce

HMvNT-78:   (159,5) In the ensuing battle, the Greeks experience the might of Troilus, who wounds Diomedes, Menelaus and Agamenon himself. The fighting is interrupted once more by a truce.
Motif References:

T 92 Rivals in love
P 558 (Bm) Truce

HMvNT-79:   (160,12) As Diomedes is confined to bed to recover from his wounds, he is visited by Prixaida who has fallen in love with him. Agamenon goes to see Achilles to persuade him to fight again, but still Achilles refuses, although this time he allows the Myrmidons to go to battle.
Motif References:

T 89.3 (Bm) Faithless lover

HMvNT-80:   (161,18) The Myrmidons are however routed by Troilus and the Greeks attacked in their camp, which causes Achilles to engage in battle. Although Achilles kills many enemies, he himself is wounded by Troilus and is forced to return to the camp. Priamus learns of Achilles’ breach of bargain and puts the blame on his wife who advised him promise his daughter to the enemy. Achilles recuperates during the time of six months and seeks revenge. In the ensuing battle, Achilles charges against Troilus and, with the help of Myrmidons, succeeds in killing him. He ties the headless body of Troilus to his horse’s tail and drags it through the army. As Menon appears to prevent him to mutilate the body, Achilles kills him too.
Motif References:

P 50 Noblemen (knights) [rules of chivalry]
S 139.2.2.9 (Bm) Humiliation of corpse, headless body of enemy dragged through camp
M 205 Breaking of bargains and promises
Z 292 Death of hero [heroine]
F 628.2 Strong man kills men

HMvNT-81:   (169,20) The death of Troilus, added to that of Hector and Deyphebus, grieves Hecuba to whom Achilles promised to abstain from fighting. This is why she plots against Achilles’ life, inviting him to meet her in the temple of Apollo, while at the same time instructing Paris to wait for Achilles in an ambush. Achilles comes to the meeting in the company of Archilogus, son of Nestor, and when they enter the temple, both are killed by Paris and his men. The two corpses are thrown out of temple and left in the street for all to see. Then they are given to the Greeks.
Motif References:

S 139.2.2.10 (Bm) Body of dead enemy hero left in street for all to see
P 231 Mother and son
Z 292 Death of hero [heroine]
K 914 Murder from ambush

HMvNT-82:   (171,30) On Ayax’s suggestion, Menelaus sails to fetch Neptolomus, Achilles’ son, who lives with King Licomede. In the meantime, the same Ayax (who engages in battle without wearing an armor) and Paris kill each other, the former dying in the Greek camp of the wound he received by a poisoned arrow. Paris is buried in the temple of Juno with pomp and honor and with many tears shed by Helena.
Motif References:

T 211.9 Excessive grief at husband’s or wife’s death
Z 292 Death of hero [heroine]
P 553.1 Poisoned weapons

HMvNT-83:   (174,11) During the period of two months, the gates of Troy are never opened, for Priamus does not wish to fight outside the walls before the arrival of his ally Pantasilea and her Amazons. Near the land of Amazon lies an island inhabited solely by men. The Amazons spend three months there every year to procreate, and then return to their land. The female children are supposed to live with their mothers, the male are sent to live with their fathers at the age of three. Pantasilea becomes the Trojans’ ally for love of Hector. The Amazons engage in battle together with the Trojans.
Motif References:

F 565.1 Amazons. Women warriors
F 565.1.2.1 (Bm) Amazons go to men’s island three months a year to procreate
F 565.1.2.2 (Bm) Male children sent to live with fathers, girls with mothers

HMvNT-84:   (176,13) Menelaus returns together with Neptolomus, who is knighted upon his arrival and receives his father’s arms and property. The Greeks again engage in battle against the Trojans, and Pirrus, how Neptolomus is also called, eventually slays Penthasilea though he is wounded himself and his furor prompts him to dismember the corpse. The Trojans are finally forced to retreat into the town and have no longer the forces to come out.
Motif References:

P 53 (Bm) Obtaining knighthood
S 139.2 Slain person dismembered
F 565.1 Amazons. Women warriors

HMvNT-85:   (179,31) The corpse of Panthasilea is cast by the Greeks into a lake near the city. Since it was perceived that this was a definitive siege, the Trojans assembled to discuss their plight. Anchises, Eneas, Anthenor and his son Polidamas agree that the time has come to restore Helen along with the property that Paris had taken, and to make peace. Amphimachus, the youngest son of Priamus, opposes the plan of Anthenor, insinuating that he has treasonous intentions. When Anthenor in his purposes is supported by Eneas, they are both criticized by Priamus who recalls their own responsibility in starting the war.
Motif References:

S 139.2.2.12 (Bm) Humiliation of corpse, warrior queen’s corpse cast into lake [river]
P 557.0.4 (Li) Siege

HMvNT-86:   (184,2) Since Priamus is now determined either to be victorious or to perish, he plans with his son Amphimachus to murder both Anthenor and Eneas for he fears that treason could come from these peacemakers. Eneas learns of their plan and it is then that Anthenor conceives the idea of betraying Troy. As Eneas surrounds himself with many friends, Priamus desists from plotting against his life. In the Trojan council, Eneas pleads for peace once again and his advice is heeded by everyone but Priamus, who is yet compelled to consent. They decide to send Anthenor as messenger to the Greeks. When Anthenor comes to the Greek camp, he reveals his intention to betray Troy on condition that he and Eneas are spared. The King of Crete, Diomedes and Ulixes vow to keep this agreement and Antenor, having obtained the corpse of Panthasilea, returns to the Trojans in the company of an old Greek king named Taltilus. He persuades his fellow countrymen to compensate the Greeks’ losses in order to acquire peace. Then, he, Eneas and Taltilus go back to the Greek camp.
Motif References:

P 14.15.2 Court messenger
P 559 (Li) Peace: making and conditions of peace (ransom, reparations, submission)
K 2299 Other villains and traitors – miscellaneous

HMvNT-87:   (186,27) When the council is ended, Priamus grieves over the Trojans’ treason and the death of his sons. On the news of the peace negotiations, Helena goes to meet Antenor and begs him to intervene with Menelaus on her behalf. Antenor does so, afterwards returning to Troy with Diomedes and Ulixes.
Motif References:

T 231 The faithless widow

HMvNT-88:   (188,22) Anthenor tells the two Greek friends that the city can not be taken by force as long as a statue in the temple of Pallas protects Troy. The statue of Pallas was sent by the gods. Anthenor tells the furthermore that the priest who guards the statue will hand it over for the payment of a large amount of gold. So it happens and the statue is sent to Ulixes. Thereupon, the rumor is spread that Ulixes stole the Palladium.
Motif References:

K 449 (Bm) Bribe
P 614 (Bm) Bribes
D 811.2 Magic object falls down from the heaven
D 1268 Magic statue (doll)
D 1380.0.1.1 Palladium- city impregnable while statue remains

HMvNT-89:   (191,5) When the Trojans gather the gold, silver and corn for the reparation in the temple of Minerva, they make sacrifices to the god Apollo. Two omens appear with this sacrifice: first, the a fire can not be lit to burn the sacrificial animals, and second, an eagle appears and takes the animals’ intestines to the Greek ships. Cassandra interprets the first omen as Apollo’s wrath since human blood has been shed in the temple with the murder of Achilles, the second omen indicating the betrayal of the city. She advises the Trojans to visit Achilles’ grave, light a fire there and take it to the altar.
Motif References:

A 102.17 Anger of God
B 147.2 Birds furnish omens
D 1812.5.1.12 Animal behavior as bad omen
D 1812.5.0.3 Behavior of fire as omen
D 1819 Magic knowledge – miscellaneous

HMvNT-90:   (191,26) The omens are also interpreted by Calcas who foresees the imminent capture of the city. Acting on his advice, the Greeks make sacrifices to Apollo. Another priest, called Crisis, suggests that master Apy constructs an iron horse in which 1000 knights could be concealed and give it to the Trojans under the pretext of sending a gift for the goddess Pallas. After peace has been agreed between the Trojans and the Greeks, Priamus’ allies return to their home countries. On the next day, the peace agreement is confirmed by mutual oaths.
Motif References:

M 150 Other vows and oaths
K 754.1 Trojan wooden horse

HMvNT-91:   (192,29) The Greeks beg Priamus to accept the iron horse as present for the goddess Pallas who has been offended when the Palladium was stolen. Thus, the huge sculpture is moved into town, concealing1000 knights under the command of Symon. When the town’s inhabitants will have fallen asleep, Symon will light a fire as signal for the Greeks to enter the city. In the meantime, the Greek army moves to the castle of Thenodo and Priamus is supposed to send Helena there. Yet at night the Greek warriors arm themselves and, on Symon’s signal, storm the city, slaying the inhabitants and plundering the houses and temples. The traitors Anthenor and Eneas lead Pirrus to the temple of Apollo where he finds Priamus and kills him with his sword. In the meantime Eneas meets the fugitives Hecuba and Polixena and helps the maiden by hiding her in a secret place. Ayax comes upon Andromata and Cassandra who have hidden themselves in the temple of Minerva. Menelaus takes Helena with him. All buildings are set afire except for the traitors’.
Motif References:

HMvNT-92:   (195,20) Agamenon assembles the Greeks who resolve to respect the traitors and their promised reward. In this assembly Ayax argues that Helena has deserved death, but he is outvoted by Agamenon, Ulixes and others. Agamenon receives Cassandra. Then Eneas and Anthenor ask for mercy on behalf of Andromata and Helenus for they have always favored the cause of peace and the body of Achilles has been saved upon their intercession. And when Helenus and Andromata are pardoned they in turn obtain clemency for Hector’s sons.
Motif References:

HMvNT-93:   Thelamonius Ayax questions the Ulixes’ possession of the Palladium, regarding himself worthier to receive the precious reward. Agamenon and Menelaus decide the conflict by assigning the statue to Ulixes. In the following night, Thelamonius is murdered in his sleep. Soon, Agamenon, Menelaus and Ulixes are accused by many Greeks, among them Pirrus, a close friend of Thelamonius. For fear of losing his life, Ulixes departs leaving the Palladium to his friend Dyomedes. Pirrus has the body of Thelamonius incinerated and has a golden vessel with the ashes conveyed to his home country.
Motif References:

S 139 Miscellaneous cruel murders
A 197.1 (Bm) Storm as sign of Goddess’s wrath
S 260.1 Human sacrifice
S 264.1.3 (Bm) Princess slain to abate storm and avenge her lover’s murder
F 1041.8.2 Madness from grief

HMvNT-95:   (200,11) During a banquet which has been arranged by Anthenor, Eneas is accused of having violated his oath and broken fealty (triuwe) by hiding Polyxena from the Greeks. Eneas is banished from Troy and allowed to depart with the same 20 ships that Paris brought to Greece. Anthenor leaves Troy as well.
Motif References:

Q 431 Punishment: banishment (exile)