Motif
Warriors rallied from flight by a prince’s speech
warriors_rallied_from_flight_by_a_prince_s_speech
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.
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hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto XLIII. The Single Combats. / Canto XLIV. The Night. / Canto L. The Broken Spell. / Canto LX. Kumbhakarna Roused.; lines 53683-53846 confidence: high
Angad calls the Vánars back to battle, rebuking fear and shame; they initially say they fear the giant and value their lives, but Angad calms them and they form ranks again.
Angad calls the fleeing Vánars back, appeals to honor and shame, and the warriors return to formation.
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