Motif
cosmic-bounds oath formula
cosmic_bounds_oath_formula
A motif of the Curse, Blessing, and Performative Sacred Speech family, within the sub-family Witness, Proof, Ordeal, and Cosmic Oaths. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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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 4094-4141 confidence: medium
Arthur grants whatever boon the youth names as far as wind, rain, sun, sea, and earth extend, excepting his ship, mantle, sword, lance, shield, dagger, and wife; the youth asks for a blessing on his hair, and Arthur grants it.
Arthur defines the range of his promise by wind, rain, sun, sea, and earth.
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