Motif
curse transformation and delayed release
curse_transformation_and_delayed_release
A motif of the Curse, Blessing, and Performative Sacred Speech family, within the sub-family Transformation and Reversal Curses. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto LVII. Trisanku. / Canto LVIII. Trisanku Cursed. / Canto LIX. The Sons Of Vasishtha. / Canto LXI. Sunahsepha.; lines 8155-8318 confidence: high
The hermit curses the heavenly maid to stand transformed to stone for ten thousand years until a mighty Bráhman frees her from the altered shape.
The nymph is cursed to stand as stone for ten thousand years until a powerful Bráhman releases her.
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