Motif
charioteer as verbal inciter of heroic fury
charioteer_as_verbal_inciter_of_heroic_fury
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Boasts, Taunts, and Exhortations. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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celtic irish
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Heroic Romances of Ireland ALSO THE CONCLUSION OF THE TALE FROM THE SAME VERSION / THE COMBAT AT THE FORD / INTRODUCTION / THE COMBAT AT THE FORD; lines 5681-5824 confidence: high
Cuchulain tells Laeg that if he begins to go backward Laeg should rouse him with reproaches and evil speech, and if he prevails Laeg should praise him and speak good words to increase his courage.
Cuchulain asks Laeg to reproach him if he retreats and praise him if he prevails so that wrath and courage will increase.
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