Motif
exchange of arms becomes fatal exchange
exchange_of_arms_becomes_fatal_exchange
A motif of the Sacred Combat and Ritual Warfare family, within the sub-family Champion Combat and Duel. 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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The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge THE GREAT ROUT ON THE PLAIN OF MURTHEMNE FOLLOWETH HERE BELOW / THE SCYTHED CHARIOT / XVIII / HERE NOW IS TOLD THE MISTHROW AT BELACH EOIN.; lines 8940-8986 confidence: medium
Mane reports that Medb will not grant the demand. Diarmait proposes a fair exchange of arms; Mane accepts; each casts his spear at the other and both die, giving the place its name.
Diarmait proposes a fair exchange of arms, and the exchange is realized as mutual spear-casting that kills both participants.
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