Motif
proud warrior ignores ominous warnings
proud_warrior_ignores_ominous_warnings
A motif of the Prophecy and Systematic Divination family, within the sub-family Omen Interpretation and Response. 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 XVIII. The Mutilation. / Canto XIX. The Rousing Of Khara. / Canto XXI. The Rousing Of Khara. / Canto XXIII. The Omens.; lines 29225-29359 confidence: high
Khara rides out, recognizes the omen of his throbbing left arm and is troubled, but laughs at the signs, boasts, and vows to kill Raghu's son and Lakshmana so his sister may drink their lifeblood.
Khara understands the bad omen of his throbbing left arm and sees frightening signs, but laughs them off and continues toward battle while boasting.
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