Motif
abducted infant whose fate is unknown
abducted_infant_whose_fate_is_unknown
A motif of the Miraculous Child and Sacred Birth family, within the sub-family Concealment, Abduction, and Escape. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
celtic welsh
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The Mabinogion C. E. G. / THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN / PEREDUR THE SON OF EVRAWC / GERAINT THE SON OF ERBIN; lines 4737-4866 confidence: high
Mabon son of Modron is the only huntsman who can hunt with the dog; he was taken from his mother when three nights old, and his location and life status are unknown. Eidoel son of Aer, his blood kinsman and cousin, is needed to seek him.
Mabon was taken from his mother when three nights old, and it is unknown where he is or whether he is alive or dead.
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