Motif
single hero overwhelmed by unfair combat
single_hero_overwhelmed_by_unfair_combat
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 irish
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The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge THE YOUTHFUL EXPLOITS OF CUCHULAIN / THE SLAYING OF ORLAM / THE PROPOSALS / THE DEATH OF FORGEMEN; lines 7698-7840 confidence: high
While Cuchulain is freeing himself, Loch wounds him through the loins.
Cuchulain faces the Morrigan's opposition, Loch's wounding blow, and later five men attacking at once, which is described as a breach of fair fight.
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