Motif
god-given fiery weapon slays monstrous opponent
god_given_fiery_weapon_slays_monstrous_opponent
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Monster, Demon, and Giant Slaying. 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 XXIII. The Omens. / Canto XXIV. The Host In Sight. / Canto XXV. The Battle. / Canto XXVIII. Khara Dismounted.; lines 30274-30458 confidence: high
Rama takes from his side a mortal arrow named Brahma’s staff, flaming and given by Indra, draws his bow, and shoots it at Khara.
Rama uses a flaming arrow named Brahma’s staff, given by Indra, to strike Khara in the breast and bring about his fall.
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