Motif
lament for the land-defending hero
lament_for_the_land_defending_hero
A motif of the Lament, Mourning, and Tragic Recognition family, within the sub-family Lament for the Fallen Warrior. 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 NOW THE DEER-STALKING OF AMARGIN IN TALTIU / THE ADVENTURES OF CUROI SON OF DARE FOLLOW NOW / THE REPEATED WARNING OF SUALTAIM / XXVII; lines 15481-15606 confidence: high
Conchobar laments Cuchulain before the nobles of Ulster, praising him as Red Branch hero and defender of the land and describing many enemies slain.
Conchobar laments Cuchulain and praises him as a champion who bore great woe while battling in defense of his land.
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