Motif
Champion challenges on behalf of a maiden
champion_challenges_on_behalf_of_a_maiden
A motif of the Sacred Love and Longing family, within the sub-family Bride Contest and Suitor Trials. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
celtic welsh
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The Mabinogion C. E. G. / THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN / PEREDUR THE SON OF EVRAWC / GERAINT THE SON OF ERBIN; lines 2814-2860 confidence: high
Geraint asks to challenge for the host's daughter and promises to love her as long as he lives if he escapes the tournament; if not, she remains unsullied.
Geraint asks to challenge for the hoary-headed man's daughter and pledges to love her if he survives the tournament.
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