Motif
Warrior taunt invoking exile, dependence, and failed protection
warrior_taunt_invoking_exile_dependence_and_failed_protection
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Boasts, Taunts, and Exhortations. 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 HERE NOW THE DEER-STALKING OF AMARGIN IN TALTIU / THE ADVENTURES OF CUROI SON OF DARE FOLLOW NOW / THE REPEATED WARNING OF SUALTAIM / XXVII; lines 15215-15340 confidence: medium
Fergus asks who opposes a shield to him in the battle, and Conchobar answers with a speech naming his lineage and royal status while reproaching Fergus for exile, dependence, and the death of the sons of Usnech under his safeguard.
Conchobar taunts Fergus with loss of land, dependence on a woman, and the deaths of the sons of Usnech under his protection.
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