Ancient Wisdom Atlas

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

  • 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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