Motif
warning before combat with an exceptional opponent
warning_before_combat_with_an_exceptional_opponent
A motif of the Sacred Combat and Ritual Warfare family, within the sub-family Battle Preparation and Ritual. 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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Heroic Romances of Ireland PAGE 107 / THE COMBAT AT THE FORD / PAGE 118 / PAGE 121; lines 8222-8284 confidence: high
Fergus addresses Cuchulain and says Ferdiad, son of Daman, of the ruddy face, comes to him in anger.
Fergus warns Cuchulain that Ferdiad is approaching and emphasizes Ferdiad’s ferocity, skin protection, great strength, and weapon resistance.
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