Motif
hero proves strength by extraordinary physical feat
hero_proves_strength_by_extraordinary_physical_feat
A motif of the Initiation and Transformative Ordeal family, within the sub-family Strength, Weapon Skill, and Extraordinary Feats. 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 BOOK IV. / Canto V. The League. / Canto VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi.; lines 38762-38925 confidence: high
Lakshmaṇ asks what proof will end Sugríva’s doubt; Sugríva proposes tests involving Ráma piercing a tree with an arrow or hurling the demon bull’s remains.
Sugríva asks Ráma to prove his power through feats involving Dundubhi’s remains and a Sál tree; Ráma first hurls the bones twenty leagues with his foot.
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