Motif
victor spares defeated enemy
victor_spares_defeated_enemy
A motif of the Covenant and Sacred Bond family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
2 occurrences
2 traditions
hindu
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The Markandeya Purana CONTEST BETWEEN AVIKSHIT AND MABUTTA. 663 / KAHISHYANTA WAS A GEEAT SACEIFICER. / CAKTO CXXXIL / CAKTO CXXXIU.; lines 36997-37110 confidence: high
Dama breaks or cuts down Vapush-mat's weapons, pierces him with an arrow, lays him powerless on the ground, and, seeing him no longer minded to fight, restrains himself and leaves him alive.
Dama defeats Vapush-mat, sees him powerless and no longer intent on fighting, restrains himself, and leaves him alive.
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norse
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Laxdaela Saga CHAP. LV / CHAP. LVI / CHAP. LVII / CHAP. LVIII; lines 4882-4958 confidence: high
Grim grapples with Thorkell, strength decides the struggle, and Thorkell falls with Grim on top of him.
After overcoming Thorkell and having his life in his power, Grim grants him life rather than killing him.
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