Motif
Protected refuge created by a curse-bound boundary
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A motif of the Curse, Blessing, and Performative Sacred Speech family, within the sub-family Taboos, Geasa, and Curse-Bound Boundaries. 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 XLII. The Army Of The West. / Canto XLIII. The Army Of The North. / Canto XLIV. The Ring. / Canto XLV. The Departure.; lines 43170-43265 confidence: medium
Hanumán, called wise and brave, advises that Matanga cursed Báli so that Báli’s head would burst if he entered the tranquil precinct.
Hanumán counsels Sugríva to dwell where Matanga’s curse prevents Báli from entering, and the group lives safely at Rishyamúka.
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