Motif
ambush planned against an isolated target
ambush_planned_against_an_isolated_target
A motif of the Betrayal and Violated Trust family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
norse
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The Story of Burnt Njal: From the Icelandic of the Njals Saga CHAPTER LXXIV. / KOLSKEGG GOES ABROAD. / CHAPTER LXXV. / THE RIDING TO LITHEND.; lines 7804-7836 confidence: high
Mord Valgard's son sends word that Gunnar will be alone at home while his people are away in the isles finishing haymaking.
The passage states that Gunnar will be alone and that a group gathers to decide how best to fall on him.
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