Motif
boastful challenger defeated by hero
boastful_challenger_defeated_by_hero
A motif of the Pride, Hubris, and Downfall family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
persian
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Persian Literature, Volume 1 THE RETURN OF KAI-KS / STORY OF SOHRB / THE STORY OF SAIWUSH / KAI-KHOSRU; lines 8810-8919 confidence: high
Shinkul, a king of Ind, opposes the peace terms, is permitted to begin combat, challenges Rustem, and is pierced in the breast by Rustem's spear but escapes before being killed.
Shinkul opposes peace, challenges Rustem, is pierced and unhorsed, flees, and then reverses his confidence by describing Rustem as beyond ordinary human strength.
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