Motif
Defeated demon chief submits by losing horns
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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
japanese
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Japanese Fairy Tales THE QUARREL OF THE MONKEY AND THE CRAB / THE WHITE HARE AND THE CROCODILES / THE STORY OF PRINCE YAMATO TAKE / MOMOTARO, OR THE STORY OF THE SON OF A PEACH; lines 6647-6752 confidence: high
The chief devil surrenders, throws down his iron bar, kneels at Momotaro’s feet, breaks off his horns as signs of strength and power, and offers all hidden treasure in exchange for his life.
The chief devil kneels, throws down his weapon, and breaks off the horns that signify his strength and power.
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