Motif
Binding obligation compels dangerous action
binding_obligation_compels_dangerous_action
A motif of the Covenant and Sacred Bond 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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The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge THE YOUTHFUL EXPLOITS OF CUCHULAIN / THE SLAYING OF ORLAM / THE PROPOSALS / THE DEATH OF FORGEMEN; lines 7547-7696 confidence: medium
Women constrain Cuchulain by geasa and inviolable bonds to check the heifer; Cuchulain makes an unerring cast from his sling-stick and shatters one of the Morrigan's eyes.
Women constrain Cuchulain by geasa and inviolable bonds to check the heifer during the combat episode.
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