Motif
Revenge for slain kinsman as conquest motive
revenge_for_slain_kinsman_as_conquest_motive
A motif of the Sacred Combat and Ritual Warfare family, within the sub-family Vengeance and Blood Feud. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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celtic irish
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Gods and Fighting Men CHAPTER III. THE GREAT BATTLE OF MAGH TUIREADH / CHAPTER IV. THE HIDDEN HOUSE OF LUGH / BOOK THREE: THE COMING OF THE GAEL. / CHAPTER I. THE LANDING; lines 2650-2742 confidence: high
The Sons of the Gael, led by the sons of Miled, come from the south to avenge Ith; their Druids say they or their children will possess an island in the west.
The Gaels' landing and Amergin's demand are justified as revenge for Ith, who had been killed by treachery.
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