Motif
wealth contest between rulers
wealth_contest_between_rulers
A motif of the Sacred Combat and Ritual Warfare family, within the sub-family Causes of War. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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celtic irish
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The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge Pillow-talk, wealth comparison, Brown Bull embassy, and Medb's resolve confidence: medium
Medb rejects Ailill's opening claim, recounts her royal descent, wealth, following, and marriage terms, and insists on her own superiority in largess and power.
Medb and Ailill test their standing through lineage claims, marriage terms, and a formal comparison of possessions.
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