Motif
single hero withstands and destroys a demonic host
single_hero_withstands_and_destroys_a_demonic_host
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Lone Hero Against Many. 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 XXI. The Rousing Of Khara. / Canto XXIII. The Omens. / Canto XXIV. The Host In Sight. / Canto XXV. The Battle.; lines 29527-29694 confidence: high
Khara draws near to Ráma’s leafy shed, sees Ráma ready with his bow, raises his own bow, and orders his driver to urge the chariot toward the unaided warrior.
Ráma stands alone against numerous night-roving demons, endures their attack, and destroys large numbers with arrows.
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