Motif
fatal special weapon in heroic combat
fatal_special_weapon_in_heroic_combat
A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family, within the sub-family Divine and Named Weapons. 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 YOUTHFUL EXPLOITS OF CUCHULAIN / THE SLAYING OF ORLAM / THE PROPOSALS / THE DEATH OF FORGEMEN; lines 7698-7840 confidence: high
Cuchulain calls for the Gae Bulga from Laeg; the charioteer sends it down the stream, and Cuchulain makes it ready.
Cuchulain calls for the Gae Bulga, which Laeg sends down the stream; Cuchulain uses it to pierce Loch through the heart.
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