Motif
Heroic weapon feat proves warrior superiority
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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 Canto XIV. The Challenge. / Canto XXVI. The Coronation. / Canto XXVIII. The Rains. / Canto XXXI. The Envoy.; lines 42087-42234 confidence: high
Sugriva describes Rama’s arrow passing through seven trees, rending a mountain, and cleaving earth; his bow-sound shook earth, hills, woods, and rocks.
Sugriva describes Rama’s arrow piercing seven trees, a mountain, and the earth, and his bow-sound shaking the world around him.
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