Motif
disguised combat leading to recognition of kin
disguised_combat_leading_to_recognition_of_kin
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Wounded, Fallen, and Avenged. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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celtic welsh
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The Mabinogion CONTENTS / INTRODUCTION / C. E. G. / THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN; lines 898-994 confidence: high
Arthur's household challenges the Knight one after another and is overthrown, except Arthur and Gwalchmai; Gwalchmai fights in a satin robe of honour that conceals his identity.
Gwalchmai fights hidden by a robe of honour, and the Knight recognizes him only after striking his helmet aside; the Knight is then revealed as Owain and addresses him as cousin.
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