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- What house gives no hostages, cannot be burned, and cannot be harried? (The fairy stronghold [sídh] of brugh na Boinne.) H768
- Tasks imposed on pain of death of relative (friend, hostage, etc.). H901.0.1
- Peace between sheep and wolves. As hostages the dogs are handed over to the wolves; the young wolves to the sheep. The wolves then attack and kill the sheep. K191
- Covenant confirmed by hostages. M201.6
- Hostages cursed. M414.7
- Prince imprisoned as hostage for safety from king. P34
- Hostages. P533.1
- Boys as hostages. P533.1.1
- Escape of hostages miraculously prevented as reward for piety. (Cf. Q20.) Q157
- Son gives mother as hostage. S21.3
- Hostages buried alive. S123.0.1
- Hostages sacrificed. S265.1