divine aid in battle

islamic

• The Koran (Al-Qur'an) PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 20575-20701 confidence: high

  Sleep falls on the faithful as security; water from Heaven cleanses them, removes Satanic pollution, strengthens hearts, and establishes feet.

  The passage attributes security, cleansing, angelic support, dread among enemies, victory, and favorable perception in a dream to God's intervention for the faithful.

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• The Koran (Al-Qur'an) PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 21500-21622 confidence: high

  God succored the believers at Bedr; the faithful are promised aid from three thousand and then five thousand angels sent down from on high; victory comes only from God.

  The passage recalls succor at Bedr, promises thousands of angels sent from on high, and attributes victory to God.

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greek

• The Iliad THE BREACH OF THE TRUCE, AND THE FIRST BATTLE. / BOOK V. / ARGUMENT. / THE ACTS OF DIOMED.; lines 6373-6515 confidence: high

  Hector is said to be aided by favoring gods; Mars appears in mortal arms, and the Greeks are warned that they fight the gods, not only Troy.

  Hector is said to be supported by favoring gods and Mars; Jove, Minerva, and Boreas also intervene in the course of battle.

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zoroastrian

• The Zend-Avesta, Part II: The Sirozahs, Yasts, and Nyayis XXVI. / XXVII. / XXVIII. / MIHIR VAST. 149; lines 7374-7390 confidence: high

  “So mayest thou, O Mithra, lord of wide pastures! give swiftness to our teams, strength to our own bodies,” and aid against foes and haters.

  Mithra is petitioned to strengthen the petitioners, speed their teams, help them watch enemies, smite foes, and destroy adversaries at one stroke.

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