Motif
single warrior holds back a host
single_warrior_holds_back_a_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.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
celtic irish
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The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge THE DEATH OF FORGEMEN / THE GREAT ROUT ON THE PLAIN OF MURTHEMNE FOLLOWETH HERE BELOW / THE SCYTHED CHARIOT / XVIII; lines 8906-8938 confidence: high
Oengus son of Oenlam Gabe, a bold young Ulster warrior, approaches the hosts, drives them from Moda Loga/Lugmud to Ath da Fert, blocks them, and showers them with stones.
A lone bold warrior of the Ulstermen drives the hosts back, prevents their passage, and attacks them with stones.
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