Motif
boastful demon-king displays cosmic and royal power
boastful_demon_king_displays_cosmic_and_royal_power
A motif of the Pride, Hubris, and Downfall family, within the sub-family Defiance of Deities and Divine Humbling. 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 XXV. The Battle. / Canto XXVIII. Khara Dismounted. / Canto XLIII. The Wondrous Deer. / Canto XLVI. The Guest.; lines 32764-32932 confidence: high
After Sítá’s cutting words, she grows pale and trembles; the stranger, terrible as Death, watches her fear and recounts his triumphs, titles, pedigree, and name.
Rávaṇ names himself, lists beings that fear him, recounts defeating Vaiśravaṇ, claims Pushpak, and describes Lanká’s splendor.
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