Motif
Tree-top refuge during pursuit
tree_top_refuge_during_pursuit
A motif of the World Axis and Sacred Center family, within the sub-family Tree Refuges, Recovery, and Preservation. 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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Gods and Fighting Men CHAPTER I. THE FLIGHT FROM TEAMHAIR / CHAPTER II. THE PURSUIT / CHAPTER III. THE GREEN CHAMPIONS / CHAPTER IV. THE WOOD OF DUBHROS; lines 12251-12323 confidence: high
Diarmuid and Grania climb into the top of the quicken-tree where the Surly One's bed is; berries below are described as bitter compared with the berries above.
Diarmuid and Grania hide in the bed at the top of the quicken-tree while Finn and the Fianna gather below seeking Diarmuid's life.
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