Motif
Divine boon empowering an oppressive antagonist
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A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family, within the sub-family Divine Aid in Battle. 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 XXVIII. The Chieftains. / Canto XXXI. The Magic Head. / Canto XXXVII. Preparations.; lines 51419-51500 confidence: medium
Rama says he has sworn to kill the tyrant, who is armed with Brahma's boon, braves the gods, flies through trembling worlds, and oppresses the just and wise.
Rama describes the tyrant as armed with Brahma's boon, challenging the gods, and oppressing the just and wise.
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