Motif
material proof of supernatural promise
material_proof_of_supernatural_promise
A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family, within the sub-family Recognition Tokens and Identity Signs. 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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Heroic Romances of Ireland INTRODUCTION / THE RAID FOR DARTAID'S CATTLE / THE RAID FOR DARTAID'S CATTLE / LITERAL TRANSLATION; lines 10930-11027 confidence: high
Orlam is to prepare with valiant men and forty sons of Connaught kings; the woman promises bridles, garments, and brooches like those of youths who fell earlier.
The woman promises equipment for Orlam's troop, and in the morning the horses and raiment are seen at Croghan just as foretold.
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