Motif
heavenly descent of a sacred object
heavenly_descent_of_a_sacred_object
A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
2 occurrences
2 traditions
african akan (1) · celtic (1)
african akan
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Ashanti XXIII / THE GOLDEN STOOL 1 / THE GOLDEN STOOL / THE GOLDEN STOOL; lines 18874-18926 confidence: high
Anotchi, before a multitude and with supernatural power, brings down from the sky a wooden three-supported stool partly covered with gold, amid a black cloud, rumblings, and white dust.
The stool is said to be brought down from the sky by Anotchi through supernatural power, accompanied by cloud, rumbling, and white dust.
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celtic
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Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race CHAPTER VI: TALES OF THE OSSIANIC CYCLE / CHAPTER VIII: MYTHS AND TALES OF THE CYMRY / GODS OF THE HOUSE OF LLYR / ARTHUR AND HIS KIN; lines 11127-11221 confidence: high
The Grail is brought from heaven by angels, placed in Anjou, sustained by a heavenly dove and Host, preserved in Munsalväsche, and guarded by four hundred mostly virginal knights.
The Grail is brought down from heaven by angels and sustained by a dove from heaven with a consecrated Host.
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