Motif
fortification of divine realm against giants
fortification_of_divine_realm_against_giants
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Storm, Thunder, and Cosmic Combat. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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norse
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Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas CHAPTER XIX: HEL / L. E. R. / CHAPTER XXI: BALDER / CHAPTER XXII: LOKI; lines 8173-8286 confidence: high
Despite Bifröst and Heimdall's watchfulness, the gods fear frost giants may enter Asgard and decide to build an impregnable fortress.
The gods decide to build an impregnable fortress because they fear frost giants may enter Asgard.
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