Motif
ally intervenes when the chosen champion weakens
ally_intervenes_when_the_chosen_champion_weakens
A motif of the Sacred Combat and Ritual Warfare family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi. / Canto XII. The Palm Trees. / Canto XIV. The Challenge.; lines 39454-39589 confidence: high
Rāma sees Sugrīva weakening, draws his bow, and releases an arrow likened to Yama's world-ending discus, a serpent's fang, and red lightning; it pierces Bāli's breast.
Rāma observes Sugrīva's strength failing and shoots Bāli to prevent Sugrīva's defeat.
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