Motif
elemental magical warfare
elemental_magical_warfare
A motif of the Sacred Combat and Ritual Warfare family, within the sub-family Cosmic and Supernatural Combat. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
celtic irish
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Gods and Fighting Men BOOK TWO: LUGH OF THE LONG HAND. / CHAPTER I. THE COMING OF LUGH / CHAPTER II. THE SONS OF TUIREANN / CHAPTER III. THE GREAT BATTLE OF MAGH TUIREADH; lines 2206-2301 confidence: high
The cup-bearers say they will impose strong thirst on the Fomor, make twelve lochs and twelve rivers yield no water to them, and provide drink for the men of Ireland even for seven years of battle.
The planned battle aid includes withholding water, sending fire showers, imposing sickness, and increasing allied strength and bravery.
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