Motif
lament over the fallen warrior-king
lament_over_the_fallen_warrior_king
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.
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hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto VI. The Tokens. / Canto XI. Dundubhi. / Canto XII. The Palm Trees. / Canto XIV. The Challenge.; lines 40397-40571 confidence: high
Báli’s eyes roll in anguish, his teeth are bared, and his spirit leaves his frame.
The Vánars and Tárá mourn Báli as dead lord, leader, husband, and victorious warrior.
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