Motif
Contest of strength against a giant
contest_of_strength_against_a_giant
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Monster, Demon, and Giant Slaying. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
norse
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Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas CHAPTER XVI: VALI / CHAPTER XVII: THE NORNS / CHAPTER XVIII: THE VALKYRS / CHAPTER XIX: HEL; lines 7085-7194 confidence: high
Hymir challenges Thor to break a beaker; after it withstands walls and pillars, Tyr's mother tells Thor to throw it at the giant's forehead, where it shatters.
Hymir challenges Thor to break a beaker and lift a kettle; Thor succeeds through unusual force and advice.
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