Motif
recognition of herald by visible tokens
recognition_of_herald_by_visible_tokens
A motif of the Recognition Tokens and Identity Proofs family, within the sub-family Messengers, Heralds, and Carried Tokens. 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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The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge THE MARCH OF THE HOST / THE YOUTHFUL EXPLOITS OF CUCHULAIN / THE SLAYING OF ORLAM / THE PROPOSALS; lines 5160-5262 confidence: medium
Laeg tells Cuchulain that a single warrior approaches and describes his appearance, clothing, dog-staff, and sword; Cuchulain says these are tokens of a herald bringing message and parley.
Laeg describes the approaching warrior's equipment and clothing, and Cuchulain identifies these as signs of a herald bringing parley.
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