Ruler reproaches son for bringing him the head of his fallen enemy. Latter given honorable burial

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Ruler reproaches son for bringing him the head of his fallen enemy. Latter given honorable burial.

Traits of character. · Favorable traits of character. · Kindness. · view the constellation · filed as W11.5.6

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Filed under Generosity toward enemy.

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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 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 Chieftain spares enemies whom he takes unawares (unarmed)Hero in battle refuses to slay charioteers, women, or physicians. (Cf. C867.1.)

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