Motif
healing magic applied to battle wounds
healing_magic_applied_to_battle_wounds
A motif of the Sacred Substance and Divine Intoxication family, within the sub-family Healing, Antidotes, and Protective Substances. 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 XVIII / HERE NOW IS TOLD THE MISTHROW AT BELACH EOIN. / HERE NOW FOLLOWETH THE DISGUISING OF TAMON / HERE NOW COMETH THE HEAD-PLACE OF FERCHU; lines 10827-10946 confidence: high
The fighters cease, disarm, exchange three kisses, share a night encampment through their attendants, receive healing with philtres, spells, and charms, and send equal shares of healing substances, food, and drink across the ford.
The healing men apply philtres, spells, charms, and magic potions to staunch blood and pain from severe wounds.
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