Motif
Heroic arming before battle
heroic_arming_before_battle
A motif of the Sacred Combat and Ritual Warfare family, within the sub-family Battle Preparation and Ritual. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
2 occurrences
1 traditions
celtic irish
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The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge THE PROPOSALS / THE DEATH OF FORGEMEN / THE GREAT ROUT ON THE PLAIN OF MURTHEMNE FOLLOWETH HERE BELOW / THE SCYTHED CHARIOT; lines 8457-8532 confidence: high
Cuchulain puts on a champion’s battle-girdle of tough leather from seven yearling ox-hides, which deflects spears and other weapons like stone, rock, or horn.
The passage gives an extended catalogue of the hero’s armor, garments, shields, and weapons before combat.
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The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge THE PROPOSALS / THE DEATH OF FORGEMEN / THE GREAT ROUT ON THE PLAIN OF MURTHEMNE FOLLOWETH HERE BELOW / THE SCYTHED CHARIOT; lines 8460-8535 confidence: high
Cuchulain puts on a leather battle-girdle made from seven ox-hides, used to make missiles and weapons rebound as from stone, rock, or horn.
The passage gives a detailed sequence in which Cuchulain equips himself with armor, weapons, shields, and helm before combat.
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