Motif
Heroic duel watched by opposing armies
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A motif of the Sacred Combat and Ritual Warfare family, within the sub-family Host Battle and Siege. 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 LXXV. The Night Attack. / Canto CII. Lakshman Healed. / Canto CVI. Glory To The Sun. / Canto CVIII. The Battle.; lines 55357-55397 confidence: high
Ravana's charioteer urges the giant's foaming steeds forward, and the battle becomes furious.
The Rakshas host and Vanar bands stand armed and watch the uncertain battle between Rama and Ravana.
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