Motif
formal arming before battle
formal_arming_before_battle
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Divine Aid in Battle. 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 PROPOSALS / THE DEATH OF FORGEMEN / THE GREAT ROUT ON THE PLAIN OF MURTHEMNE FOLLOWETH HERE BELOW / THE SCYTHED CHARIOT; lines 8386-8455 confidence: high
The charioteer dons his charioteering suit, including a buckskin kirtle and a raven-feather mantle made by Simon Magus and transmitted through Darius/Nero, Conchobar, Cuchulain, and Laeg.
The passage details the charioteer’s clothing, insignia, tools, horses, and chariot, followed by Cuchulain’s war-dress.
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