Motif
Pathos and honor in combat between champions
pathos_and_honor_in_combat_between_champions
A motif of the Sacred Combat and Ritual Warfare family, within the sub-family Champion Combat and Duel. 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 THE COMBAT AT THE FORD / INTRODUCTION / THE COMBAT AT THE FORD / SPECIAL NOTE; lines 6372-6463 confidence: medium
In the comparable portion, Ferdiad is unwilling to oppose Cuchulain and is goaded by Medb; Fergus' scenes are fuller, including his warning to Cuchulain, who is indignant at needing warning against one opponent.
The passage says the older redaction prepares for a situation involving courteous and chivalrous bearing, inherent pathos, personal honour, and determination to win.
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