Motif
Heroic strength proven by impossible natural feats
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A motif of the Initiation and Transformative Ordeal family, within the sub-family Strength, Weapon Skill, and Extraordinary Feats. 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 BOOK IV. / Canto V. The League. / Canto VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi.; lines 38576-38643 confidence: high
Báli is said to travel from sea to sea before sunrise, uproot and toss a mountain peak, catch it before it falls, and throw down many strong trees with one arm.
Báli’s power is demonstrated through extraordinary travel, uprooting a mountain peak, catching it, and throwing down trees.
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