Motif
heroic reversal after being struck or wounded
heroic_reversal_after_being_struck_or_wounded
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Wounded, Fallen, and Avenged. 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 XXXVII. Preparations. / Canto XXXVIII. The Ascent Of Suvela. / Canto XLII. The Sally. / Canto XLIII. The Single Combats.; lines 51890-51946 confidence: medium
Agniketu, Mitraghana, Rashmiketu, and Yajnakopa come against Rama; many others fight, the earth is red with gore, and Angad counters Indrajit's blows by taking his mace and destroying his horses, driver, and golden car.
Angad, Sampati, and Hanuman are first struck or wounded and then immediately defeat their opponents or destroy their vehicles.
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