Motif
challenger seeks a worthy combatant
challenger_seeks_a_worthy_combatant
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 BOOK IV. / Canto V. The League. / Canto VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi.; lines 38645-38760 confidence: high
Himálaya tells the demon that Báli, son of the god who rules the skies and ruler of Kishkindhá, can oppose his might in equal battle, 'as Namuehi and Indra met.'
The demon asks where to find a champion and is sent to Báli, who is described as able to oppose him in equal battle.
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