Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

demon commander dismembered in single combat

demon_commander_dismembered_in_single_combat

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.

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1 traditions


hindu

  • The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto XXI. The Rousing Of Khara. / Canto XXIII. The Omens. / Canto XXIV. The Host In Sight. / Canto XXV. The Battle.; lines 29695-29863 confidence: high

    Dúshaṇ hurls missiles at Ráma; Ráma cuts his bow, kills the chariot horses and driver, and wounds Dúshaṇ in the breast.

    Dúshaṇ’s chariot and weapons are destroyed, his arms are cut off, and he falls dead on the battlefield.

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