Motif
heroic bridge fixed in sacred geography
heroic_bridge_fixed_in_sacred_geography
A motif of the Sacred Craft and Divinely Aided Construction family, within the sub-family Constructed Bridges and Mountain Passages. 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 H. H. WILSON. / THE SUPPLIANT DOVE. / INDEX OF PRINCIPAL NAMES / FOOTNOTES; lines 62092-62214 confidence: medium
The rocks between Ceylon and the mainland are said to still be called Rāma's Bridge by Hindus.
The rocks between Ceylon and the mainland are named Rāma's Bridge.
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