Motif
appeal to a powerful otherworld or enemy ruler for aid
appeal_to_a_powerful_otherworld_or_enemy_ruler_for_aid
A motif of the Otherworld and Enchanted Realm family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
celtic irish
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Gods and Fighting Men PART ONE: THE GODS. / BOOK ONE: THE COMING OF THE TUATHA DE DANAAN. / CHAPTER I. THE FIGHT WITH THE FIRBOLGS / CHAPTER II. THE REIGN OF BRES; lines 1071-1086 confidence: medium
Elathan tells Bres to go to Balor of the Evil Eye, chief king of the Fomor, to see what advice and help he will give.
Elathan sends Bres to Balor of the Evil Eye, chief king of the Fomor, to seek advice and help.
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