Motif
kin-rescue that turns the battle
kin_rescue_that_turns_the_battle
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.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
celtic irish
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The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge HERE FOLLOWETH ILIACH'S CLUMP-FIGHT / HERE NOW THE DEER-STALKING OF AMARGIN IN TALTIU / THE ADVENTURES OF CUROI SON OF DARE FOLLOW NOW / THE REPEATED WARNING OF SUALTAIM; lines 14507-14593 confidence: high
Fergus predicts the little lad will know no fear while killing until he reaches Ailill's battalion; then Conchobar's sword will be heard like a war-hound or lion, the boy will be saved, and Conchobar will heap up walls of bodies while seeking him.
Fergus predicts that the little lad's entry into the enemy battalion will provoke Conchobar and the Ulster warriors to rescue him and win the battle.
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