Motif
sequential ambushes defeated by single knight
sequential_ambushes_defeated_by_single_knight
A motif of the Sacred Combat and Ritual Warfare family, within the sub-family Champion Combat and Duel. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
celtic welsh
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The Mabinogion C. E. G. / THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN / PEREDUR THE SON OF EVRAWC / GERAINT THE SON OF ERBIN; lines 3313-3397 confidence: high
Four armed horsemen emerge from the forest and plan to capture horses, armor, and the lady; Enid hears them and decides to warn Geraint despite his command.
Two groups of armed horsemen attempt to seize property and the woman; Geraint defeats each group despite being alone.
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