Warrior gives steed to his enemy — Mythoi

Motif

Warrior gives steed to his enemy.

Traits of character. · Favorable traits of character. · Kindness. · view the constellation · filed as W11.5.9

Filed across the traditions

Italian Novella Rotunda.

Within the index

Filed under Generosity toward enemy.

2 finer motifs beneath it

Calumniated woman intercedes for accusers. (Cf. K2112.) Man's life spared through the intercession of the daughter he has wronged. He has ordered her killed

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 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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