Motif
Shamed warriors storm a fortress after reproach
shamed_warriors_storm_a_fortress_after_reproach
A motif of the Sacred Combat and Ritual Warfare family, within the sub-family Host Battle and Siege. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
celtic irish
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Heroic Romances of Ireland INTRODUCTION / THE DRIVING OF THE CATTLE OF FLIDAIS / THE DRIVING OF THE CATTLE OF FLIDAIS / LITERAL TRANSLATION; lines 12119-12210 confidence: high
Bricriu calls the journey to the castle ill-omened; Ailill mac Mata says the expedition dishonours Ulster because three heroes fell without vengeance.
Speeches accuse the Ulstermen of dishonour after fallen heroes, followed by their violent assault on the castle.
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