Motif
Hero aided by animal companion in combat
hero_aided_by_animal_companion_in_combat
A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
2 occurrences
2 traditions
celtic (1) · celtic welsh (1)
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 10885-10964 confidence: high
Owain meets the two youths leading Luned to execution, defeats them with the lion's help, rescues Luned, returns to the Castle of the Fountain, is reconciled with his love, and takes her to Arthur's Court as his wife.
Owain's lion helps him overcome both the two youths and the black giant.
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celtic welsh
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The Mabinogion CONTENTS / INTRODUCTION / C. E. G. / THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN; lines 1179-1240 confidence: high
The young men attack Owain; the lion assists him, is confined behind stones, breaks through the wall, kills the young men, and Luned is saved from being burned.
The lion assists Owain, breaks out when he is in danger, kills his attackers, and remains with him until another opponent is vanquished.
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