Motif
farewell lament of the royal household
farewell_lament_of_the_royal_household
A motif of the Lament, Mourning, and Tragic Recognition family, within the sub-family Lament for the Fallen Warrior. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto XXVIII. The Dangers Of The Wood. / Canto XXX. The Triumph Of Love. / Canto XXXII. The Gift Of The Treasures. / Canto XXXVII. The Coats Of Bark.; lines 15788-15957 confidence: high
Rāma speaks to the wives of his father, pays them reverence, asks forgiveness for any careless taunt, and bids them farewell.
Rāma bids farewell to his father’s wives, and the hall resounds with weeping and lamentation.
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