Motif
ordeal-like one-foot posture against evil spirits
ordeal_like_one_foot_posture_against_evil_spirits
A motif of the Sacred Law and Social Order family, within the sub-family Apotropaic Protection and Sympathetic Magic. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 1 of 2) MACAULAY. / CHAPTER II. THE PERILS OF THE SOUL. / HEINE. / CHAPTER III. KILLING THE GOD.; lines 4887-4943 confidence: medium
The Lord of the Heavenly Hosts stands on one foot for about three hours; if he lowers it, this is a bad omen threatening state destruction and throne instability, while standing firm is taken as victory over evil spirits and preserves his privileges.
The Lord of the Heavenly Hosts must stand on one foot; lowering it is ominous and standing firm is considered victory over evil spirits.
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