The term "hoard" in literature has been employed in a variety of nuanced ways, often evoking images of both literal treasure and metaphorical reserves. In epic narratives such as Beowulf, it frequently denotes a vast, guarded stockpile of riches—treasures that are both coveted and contested by heroes and monsters alike [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]. At the same time, writers like Charles Dickens, Montaigne, and Chekhov use "hoard" to comment on human greed and miserliness, showing characters who accumulate wealth, whether to protect it or to selfishly enrich themselves [8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13]. Beyond the physical, the word also assumes a symbolic role in conveying repositories of emotion and memory, as seen in texts where it reflects secret joys or deep personal sentiments [14, 15, 16, 17]. Even in military or strategic contexts, "hoard" suggests the deliberate conservation of resources, underscoring its rich metaphorical versatility across genres and historical periods [18, 19].