μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
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Filed across the traditions
  • Irish myth Cross.
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Filed under Military affairs.

7 finer motifs beneath it
Warrior not entitled to ransom if captured without arms Pledge with enemy to be kept Stones erected where enemy falls Customs concerning single combat Warrior disgraced by slaying of those under his protection Warrior dies with face toward foe Divorce given to wives before leaving for battle
Filed beside it
Army Battle formations Weapons Battle-cairn. Losses reckoned by number of stones remaining in pile after each survivor has removed one Defeat in battle Challenge to battle Tournaments

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