Motif
protective concealment from weapons and war
protective_concealment_from_weapons_and_war
A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family, within the sub-family Protective Charms and Apotropaic Objects. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
celtic welsh
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The Mabinogion INTRODUCTION / C. E. G. / THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN / PEREDUR THE SON OF EVRAWC; lines 1243-1313 confidence: high
Peredur's mother, solicitous for her only son, removes him to deserts and unfrequented wildernesses with non-warrior company and forbids horses or arms near him.
Peredur's mother hides him in the wilderness and prevents horses or arms from being brought near him so he will not set his mind on them.
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