Motif
enchanted weapon causing incurable wound
enchanted_weapon_causing_incurable_wound
A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family, within the sub-family Cursed and Fatal Objects. 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 NINE: THE WEARING AWAY OF THE FIANNA. / CHAPTER I. THE QUARREL WITH THE SONS OF MORNA / CHAPTER II. DEATH OF GOLL / CHAPTER III. THE BATTLE OF GABHRA; lines 14070-14133 confidence: medium
Osgar tells Finn he has got his desire in death and cannot be healed because of the King of Ireland's spear of seven spells; Finn laments and says farewell to battles, renown, and tribute-taking.
Osgar says no healing is possible because the King of Ireland put the spear of seven spells through his body.
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