Motif
battle god's weapon signal
battle_god_s_weapon_signal
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Divine Aid in Battle. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
norse
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Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS / INTRODUCTION / CHAPTER I: THE BEGINNING / CHAPTER II: ODIN; lines 1014-1160 confidence: high
In war Odin rides the eight-footed grey steed Sleipnir, bears a white shield, throws a glittering spear over combatants to signal battle, and shouts a warcry.
Odin begins battle by throwing his spear over the combatants and shouting his warcry.
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