Motif
Challenge cry draws a royal opponent from his stronghold
challenge_cry_draws_a_royal_opponent_from_his_stronghold
A motif of the Sacred Combat and Ritual Warfare family, within the sub-family Champion Combat and Duel. 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 VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi. / Canto XII. The Palm Trees. / Canto XIV. The Challenge.; lines 39199-39290 confidence: high
Ráma recalls that his arrow passed through seven tall trees, tells Sugríva to trust in that strength, and instructs him to challenge Báli at the gate so the gold-chained king will come out from his royal hold.
Ráma instructs Sugríva to challenge Báli at the gate because Báli will not endure a foe’s challenge and will hasten out for battle.
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