Motif
public heroic vow before future deed
public_heroic_vow_before_future_deed
A motif of the Curse, Blessing, and Performative Sacred Speech family, within the sub-family Battle, Heroic, and Trophy Vows. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
norse
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Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas CHAPTER III: FRIGGA / CHAPTER IV: THOR / CHAPTER V: TYR / CHAPTER VI: BRAGI; lines 3968-3988 confidence: high
The new ruler or family head vows to perform a deed of valor within the year; guests then make similar vows, and the source connects the custom with the verb "to brag."
The ruler or family head vows to perform a deed of valor, and guests follow by declaring what they will do.
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