Motif
hero proves strength by impossible shot
hero_proves_strength_by_impossible_shot
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 Canto V. The League. / Canto VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi. / Canto XII. The Palm Trees.; lines 38928-39087 confidence: high
Rama strings his bow, shoots an arrow at a tree, and the arrow cleaves seven palms, passes through a hill and six subterranean realms to the lowest depth, then returns to his quiver.
Rama demonstrates unrivalled strength by sending one arrow through seven palms, a hill, and subterranean realms, after which the arrow returns to his quiver.
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