Motif
armed heroes in ascetic guise
armed_heroes_in_ascetic_guise
A motif of the Shapeshifter and Transformation family, within the sub-family Disguises and Recognition. 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 LI. The Combat. / Canto LX. Lakshman Reproved. / Canto LXX. Kabandha. / BOOK IV.; lines 37467-37606 confidence: high
Hanuman bows, praises the two as godlike ascetic youths, asks why they have come near Pampa's waters, and describes their bows, arrows, quivers, and swords with serpent imagery.
Hanuman repeatedly describes the two as ascetic-looking or hermit-clad while also noting their bows, quivers, arrows, and swords.
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