Motif
Dangerous magic horse subdued by force
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A motif of the Shapeshifter and Transformation family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
slavic
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Myths and Folk-tales of the Russians, Western Slavs, and Magyars IVAN TSAREVICH, THE FIRE-BIRD, AND THE GRAY WOLF. / THE FEATHER OF BRIGHT FINIST THE FALCON. / WATER OF YOUTH, WATER OF LIFE, AND WATER OF DEATH. / THE FOOTLESS AND BLIND CHAMPIONS.; lines 3175-3284 confidence: high
Katoma mounts the magic steed, which rises into the air; he breaks several iron bars striking it until it speaks with a human voice and offers obedience.
Katoma must ride, strike, and compel the magic steed before it promises obedience and follows his commands.
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