Single combat to prove valor — Mythoi

Motif

Single combat to prove valor.

Tests. · Other tests. · Tests of character. · Tests of character. · view the constellation · filed as H1561.2

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth *Cross
Icelandic *Boberg
Jewish *Neuman.
general *Chauvin V 21 n. 1

Within the index

Filed under Tests of valor.

3 finer motifs beneath it

Holmgang. Single combat on an island Fight with father's old friend, though only to mention who he is would assure the youth a friendly reception Combats at fords

Filed beside it

Tests of valor: tournament Test of valor: not flinching under a blow Test of valor: rousing servant's anger. Nobleman, when examining servants for hire, bids each stand before him and comb his long beard. Occasionally he snaps at them as if to bite them. Those who dodge he lets go; those who offer fight he employs Test of valor worthy for kingship: taking possession of royal insignia placed between two ferocious lions Test of valor: fight with giant Test of valor: attack by warrior and hound Warriors battle against leader as test of valor Prince chooses shorter but more dangerous road Master tests disciple by asking him if he will be willing to plunge with him into the Indus

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