Motif
concealed equal duel leading to recognition
concealed_equal_duel_leading_to_recognition
A motif of the Recognition Tokens and Identity Proofs family. 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 CONTENTS / INTRODUCTION / C. E. G. / THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN; lines 898-994 confidence: high
Arthur's household challenges the Knight one after another and is overthrown, except Arthur and Gwalchmai; Gwalchmai goes first wearing a satin robe of honour over himself and his horse, so he is not recognized.
Gwalchmai is unrecognized because of the robe of honour, fights the Knight evenly over three days, and is recognized when his helmet is turned aside.
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