Motif
hero’s arrows destroy demonic companions
hero_s_arrows_destroy_demonic_companions
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Monster, Demon, and Giant Slaying. 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 XXIII. The Omens. / Canto XXIV. The Host In Sight. / Canto XXV. The Battle. / Canto XXVIII. Khara Dismounted.; lines 31514-31632 confidence: high
Ráma releases three arrows; Márícha escapes by rapid flight, while the two companions who remain are killed.
Ráma shoots three arrows; Márícha flees and the two remaining fiends are killed.
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