Motif
animal allies overwhelm enemies
animal_allies_overwhelm_enemies
A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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zuni
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Zuni Folk Tales THE FOSTER-CHILD OF THE DEER / THE BOY HUNTER WHO NEVER SACRIFICED TO THE DEER HE HAD SLAIN: / OR THE ORIGIN OF THE SOCIETY OF RATTLESNAKES / THE WARRIOR SUITOR OF MOKI; lines 5815-5904 confidence: high
Warriors mistake the Dogs for rocks or sand; the Dogs and youth attack until the band is killed or mangled, survivors flee, and the youth takes scalps.
The Dogs fight with the youth and tear the opposing band apart, enabling his victory.
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