Motif
divine boon empowers an otherwise unbeatable warrior
divine_boon_empowers_an_otherwise_unbeatable_warrior
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat 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 XLIII. The Single Combats. / Canto XLIV. The Night. / Canto L. The Broken Spell. / Canto LX. Kumbhakarna Roused.; lines 54509-54546 confidence: high
“To Brahmá’s grace the chieftain owes / The matchless power and might he shows”
Ráma states that the giant owes his matchless power to Brahmá’s grace and that mortal strength contends in vain against one befriended by Brahmá.
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