Motif
single hero defeats multiple elite captains
single_hero_defeats_multiple_elite_captains
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.
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hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto XLII. The Giants Roused. / Canto XLIII. The Ruin Of The Temple. / Canto XLV. The Seven Defeated. / Canto XLVI. The Captains.; lines 47376-47437 confidence: high
The captains obey and advance in swift cars with bright weapons, charging with sword, mace, axe, and spear.
The Vánar successively defeats Durdhar, Yúpáksha, Virúpáksha, Bhásakama, and Praghas after Rávaṇ sends five captains against him.
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