Motif
battle delayed until favorable omen
battle_delayed_until_favorable_omen
A motif of the Prophecy and Systematic Divination family, within the sub-family Battle and War Portents. 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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The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge HERE NOW THE DEER-STALKING OF AMARGIN IN TALTIU / THE ADVENTURES OF CUROI SON OF DARE FOLLOW NOW / THE REPEATED WARNING OF SUALTAIM / XXVII; lines 14954-15084 confidence: high
Conchobar tells Sencha to stay the men of Ulster until there comes “the strength of a good omen and favourable portent,” and until the sun and sunshine fill the land; they wait until this occurs.
Conchobar explicitly orders the army held back until a good omen, favorable portent, and full sunshine appear.
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