Motif
desecration of ascetic rites by violent beings
desecration_of_ascetic_rites_by_violent_beings
A motif of the Divine Judgment and Moral Reckoning family, within the sub-family Idolatry and False Gods. 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 XXIII. The Omens. / Canto XXIV. The Host In Sight. / Canto XXV. The Battle. / Canto XXVIII. Khara Dismounted.; lines 31514-31632 confidence: high
Márícha says he fed on hermits, slew saints, drank blood, and spoiled rites in sacred places with hallowed trees and ritual fires.
Márícha kills hermits and saints in sacred places and spoils rites near hallowed trees and ritual fires.
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