Motif
wise warning rejected before ruin
wise_warning_rejected_before_ruin
A motif of the Pride, Hubris, and Downfall family, within the sub-family Rejected Counsel and Ignored Warnings. 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 XXIII. The Omens. / Canto XXIV. The Host In Sight. / Canto XXV. The Battle. / Canto XXVIII. Khara Dismounted.; lines 31747-31890 confidence: high
Márícha says a wicked counsel has opened death's gate for the king and is leading him to destruction.
Márícha warns that the proposed action will destroy the king, his realm, and the giants, but the king proceeds with the plan.
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