Motif
enemy spy learns the source of supernatural advantage
enemy_spy_learns_the_source_of_supernatural_advantage
A motif of the Sacred Knowledge and Wisdom family, within the sub-family Esoteric and Hidden Knowledge. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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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 2303-2409 confidence: high
The Fomor send Ruadan, son of Bres and Brigit daughter of the Dagda, to spy on the Tuatha camp because their restoration is harming the Fomor.
The Fomor send Ruadan to observe how the Tuatha restoration of men and arms is accomplished, then act against Goibniu and the well.
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