Chieftain spares enemies whom he takes unawares (unarmed) — Mythoi

Motif

Chieftain spares enemies whom he takes unawares (unarmed).

Traits of character. · Favorable traits of character. · Kindness. · view the constellation · filed as W11.5.11

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth *Cross.

Within the index

Filed under Generosity toward enemy.

1 finer motif beneath it

Chieftain who takes king unawares, spares him on condition that chieftain be called "lover" by women of king's tribe

Filed beside it

Ruler pardons his enemies Ruler pardons emissary who has come to murder him Wronged knight conquers enemy and then pardons him Conqueror returns defeated man's wife and family to him Conqueror spares city Ruler reproaches son for bringing him the head of his fallen enemy. Latter given honorable burial Man saved through intercession of enemy Captor contributes to captive's ransom Warrior gives steed to his enemy Champion grants requested boon of safe convoy to his enemies Hero in battle refuses to slay charioteers, women, or physicians. (Cf. C867.1.)

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