Customs concerning single combat

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Customs concerning single combat.

Society. · Government. · Military affairs. · view the constellation · filed as P557.4

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Filed under Military customs.

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First to reach field of combat has choice of weapons Warrior who begins combat has right to desist Choice of weapons alternates each succeeding day "Men's truth" (fir fer). Challenger to single combat must submit to same conditions as person challenged

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Warrior not entitled to ransom if captured without arms Pledge with enemy to be kept Stones erected where enemy falls Warrior disgraced by slaying of those under his protection Warrior dies with face toward foe Divorce given to wives before leaving for battle

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