batch.motif.buddhist-jataka-birth-stories-rhys-davids-gutenberg-l15042-l15226
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record_id: batch.motif.buddhist-jataka-birth-stories-rhys-davids-gutenberg-l15042-l15226
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/buddhist/project-gutenberg/buddhist-birth-stories-volume-1-rhys-davids.md
passage_locator:
label: END OF THE STORY OF THE BULL WHO WON THE BET. / END OF THE STORY OF THE WISE
BIRD AND THE FOOLS. / END OF BOOK I. CHAPTER IV. / INDEX.; lines 15042-15226
start: '15042'
end: '15226'
translation: Buddhist birth stories; or, Jataka tales, Volume 1
notes: Generated from OpenAI Batch run motif-extraction-2026-04-28-high-priority;
human review required.
canonical_text:
quote: ''
summary: An index section lists Jātaka titles, names, topics, and page references,
including entries for trees paying homage to Mahā Māyā and the Buddha, the Tree
of Wisdom, tree-gods, water presentation, a water goblin, transmigration of souls,
truth-acts, the sacred wheel, and named Buddhist figures.
language: English
quote_policy: summarized
literal_observations:
- id: obs:1
text: The passage is an index section listing Jātaka titles, topics, named persons,
beings, objects, and page references.
category: other
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: obs:2
text: The index states that trees pay homage to Mahā Māyā and to the Buddha.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: obs:3
text: The index contains entries for a tree-god, including the Buddha being mistaken
for a tree-god, prayer to a tree-god, and the Bodisat as a tree-god, genius, or
fairy.
category: relationship
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:4
text: The passage lists the Tree of Wisdom, also identified as the Bo- or Bodhi-tree.
category: object
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: obs:5
text: The passage lists water of presentation and a water goblin.
category: object
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:6
text: The passage includes topical entries for transmigration of souls and a truth-act.
category: other
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: obs:7
text: The passage lists the sacred wheel and Vijayuttara, Sakka’s trumpet.
category: object
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: obs:8
text: The passage identifies Vessavana as king of the goblins.
category: attribute
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: obs:9
text: The passage identifies Uddaka as the Buddha’s teacher.
category: relationship
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
- id: obs:10
text: The passage lists the Ten Cardinal Virtues.
category: other
evidence_refs:
- ev:10
figures:
- id: fig:1
name_or_label: The Buddha
description: Named in index entries as receiving homage from trees, being mistaken
for a tree-god, and having Uddaka as teacher.
role_refs:
- role:1
- role:6
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:3
- ev:9
- id: fig:2
name_or_label: Mahā Māyā
description: Named as a recipient of homage from trees.
role_refs:
- role:1
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: fig:3
name_or_label: Bodisat
description: Listed in an index entry as appearing as a tree-god, genius, or fairy.
role_refs:
- role:2
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: fig:4
name_or_label: Tree-god, genius, or fairy
description: A supernatural tree-associated being in index entries for mistaken
identity, prayer, and Bodisat appearances.
role_refs:
- role:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: fig:5
name_or_label: Water goblin
description: Listed as a water-associated goblin.
role_refs:
- role:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: fig:6
name_or_label: Vessavana
description: Identified as king of the goblins.
role_refs:
- role:5
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: fig:7
name_or_label: Uddaka
description: Identified as the Buddha’s teacher.
role_refs:
- role:6
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
- id: fig:8
name_or_label: Sakka
description: Named through the entry for Vijayuttara, Sakka’s trumpet.
role_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
roles:
- id: role:1
label: recipient of tree homage
assigned_to:
- fig:1
- fig:2
basis: The index says trees pay homage to Mahā Māyā and to the Buddha.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: role:2
label: Bodisat appearing as tree-associated supernatural being
assigned_to:
- fig:3
basis: The index lists the Bodisat as a tree-god, genius, or fairy.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: role:3
label: tree-associated supernatural being
assigned_to:
- fig:4
basis: The index groups tree-god, genius, and fairy entries with prayer, mistaken
identity, and Bodisat appearance.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: role:4
label: water-associated supernatural being
assigned_to:
- fig:5
basis: The index lists a water goblin.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: role:5
label: king of goblins
assigned_to:
- fig:6
basis: The index identifies Vessavana as king of the goblins.
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: role:6
label: teacher-student relation involving the Buddha
assigned_to:
- fig:1
- fig:7
basis: The index identifies Uddaka as the Buddha’s teacher.
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
symbols:
- id: sym:1
label: trees giving homage
literal_form: trees
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:2
taxonomy_refs:
- tree
- sacred_tree_axis
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: sym:2
label: Tree of Wisdom
literal_form: Bo- or Bodhi-tree
associated_figures: []
taxonomy_refs:
- tree
- wisdom
- sacred_tree_axis
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: sym:3
label: tree-god
literal_form: tree-god, genius, or fairy
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:3
- fig:4
taxonomy_refs:
- tree
- sacred_tree_axis
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: sym:4
label: water of presentation
literal_form: water
associated_figures: []
taxonomy_refs:
- water
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: sym:5
label: water goblin
literal_form: water goblin
associated_figures:
- fig:5
taxonomy_refs:
- water
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: sym:6
label: sacred wheel
literal_form: wheel
associated_figures: []
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: sym:7
label: Sakka’s trumpet
literal_form: Vijayuttara, Sakka’s trumpet
associated_figures:
- fig:8
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: sym:8
label: truth-act
literal_form: truth-act
associated_figures: []
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
scenes:
- id: scene:1
label: Indexed tree-homage episodes
summary: The index refers to episodes in which trees pay homage to Mahā Māyā and
to the Buddha.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:2
symbol_refs:
- sym:1
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: scene:2
label: Indexed tree-god episodes
summary: The index refers to a tree-god prayed to, the Buddha being mistaken for
a tree-god, and the Bodisat appearing as a tree-god, genius, or fairy.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:3
- fig:4
symbol_refs:
- sym:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: scene:3
label: Indexed water-goblin topic
summary: The index includes a topic entry for a water goblin.
figure_refs:
- fig:5
symbol_refs:
- sym:5
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
candidate_motifs:
- id: motif:1
label: Sacred or venerated tree
taxonomy_refs:
- sacred_tree_axis
- tree
basis: The passage indexes trees paying homage, the Tree of Wisdom, prayer to a
tree-god, and tree-associated supernatural beings.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:3
- ev:4
confidence: medium
cautions: The passage is an index; it does not provide the full narrative context
of the indexed episodes.
- id: motif:2
label: Wisdom associated with the Bodhi-tree
taxonomy_refs:
- wisdom
- sacred_tree_axis
- tree
basis: The index explicitly lists the Tree of Wisdom as the Bo- or Bodhi-tree.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
confidence: medium
cautions: Only the index label is present; no episode is narrated in this passage.
- id: motif:3
label: Supernatural beings tied to natural places
taxonomy_refs: []
basis: The index lists a tree-god, genius, or fairy, and a water goblin.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:5
confidence: medium
cautions: The index names the beings but does not describe their actions beyond
brief topical notes.
- id: motif:4
label: Transmigration of souls
taxonomy_refs:
- death_rebirth
basis: The passage includes an index topic for transmigration of souls.
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
confidence: low
cautions: The passage gives only an index entry and no explanation of the doctrine
or narrative use.
- id: motif:5
label: Truth-act
taxonomy_refs: []
basis: The passage includes an index topic for a truth-act, described as a curious
belief.
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
confidence: low
cautions: No details of the act, speaker, or outcome are provided in this index
section.
- id: motif:6
label: Sacred emblem or ritual object
taxonomy_refs: []
basis: The passage lists the sacred wheel and Sakka’s trumpet among index entries.
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
confidence: low
cautions: The index names the objects without describing their narrative function.
comparison_claims: []
evidence:
- id: ev:1
type: summary
locator: lines 15042-15226
quote_or_summary: Index entries list Jātaka titles, topics, names, beings, objects,
and page references from Tittira Jātaka through Yojana.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/buddhist/project-gutenberg/buddhist-birth-stories-volume-1-rhys-davids.md
rights_note: Public domain source; short summary.
- id: ev:2
type: quote
locator: lines 15042-15226; index entry 'Trees pay homage'
quote_or_summary: "“Trees pay homage to Mahā Māyā, 66; to the Buddha, 75, 102”"
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/buddhist/project-gutenberg/buddhist-birth-stories-volume-1-rhys-davids.md
rights_note: Public domain source; short excerpt.
- id: ev:3
type: quote
locator: lines 15042-15226; index entries 'Tree-god'
quote_or_summary: "“Tree-god, the Buddha mistaken for a, 93; prayer to, 91” and
“the Bodisat as” one."
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/buddhist/project-gutenberg/buddhist-birth-stories-volume-1-rhys-davids.md
rights_note: Public domain source; short excerpt.
- id: ev:4
type: quote
locator: lines 15042-15226; index entry 'Tree of Wisdom'
quote_or_summary: "“Tree of Wisdom (Bo- or Bodhi-tree), 95”"
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/buddhist/project-gutenberg/buddhist-birth-stories-volume-1-rhys-davids.md
rights_note: Public domain source; short excerpt.
- id: ev:5
type: quote
locator: lines 15042-15226; index entries 'Water'
quote_or_summary: "“Water of presentation, 131, 165” and “Water goblin, 180-184”"
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/buddhist/project-gutenberg/buddhist-birth-stories-volume-1-rhys-davids.md
rights_note: Public domain source; short excerpt.
- id: ev:6
type: quote
locator: lines 15042-15226; index entries 'Transmigration' and 'Truth-act'
quote_or_summary: "“Transmigration of souls, lxxv” and “Truth-act, curious belief
of, 235”"
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/buddhist/project-gutenberg/buddhist-birth-stories-volume-1-rhys-davids.md
rights_note: Public domain source; short excerpt.
- id: ev:7
type: quote
locator: lines 15042-15226; index entries 'Wheel' and 'Vijayuttara'
quote_or_summary: "“Wheel, the sacred, 114” and “Vijayuttara, Sakka’s trumpet, 97”"
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/buddhist/project-gutenberg/buddhist-birth-stories-volume-1-rhys-davids.md
rights_note: Public domain source; short excerpt.
- id: ev:8
type: quote
locator: lines 15042-15226; index entry 'Vessavana'
quote_or_summary: "“Vessavana, king of the goblins, 181”"
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/buddhist/project-gutenberg/buddhist-birth-stories-volume-1-rhys-davids.md
rights_note: Public domain source; short excerpt.
- id: ev:9
type: quote
locator: lines 15042-15226; index entry 'Uddaka'
quote_or_summary: "“Uddaka, the Buddha’s teacher, 89, 111”"
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/buddhist/project-gutenberg/buddhist-birth-stories-volume-1-rhys-davids.md
rights_note: Public domain source; short excerpt.
- id: ev:10
type: quote
locator: lines 15042-15226; index entry 'Virtues'
quote_or_summary: "“Virtues, the Ten Cardinal, 15-18, 54-58, 107”"
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/buddhist/project-gutenberg/buddhist-birth-stories-volume-1-rhys-davids.md
rights_note: Public domain source; short excerpt.
confidence:
extraction: medium
motif_candidates: low
comparison_claims: high
notes: Literal extraction is limited by the passage’s index format. Motif candidates
are based on index topics and labels, not full narrative descriptions. No comparison
claims are made.
reviewer_status:
status: needs_review
reviewer: ''
reviewed_at: ''
notes: Machine-generated draft from OpenAI Batch; not human-reviewed.
extracted_by: openai_batch:gpt-5.5
extracted_at: '2026-04-28'
notes: |-
Used only the supplied passage and metadata. Taxonomy references were applied only where the index wording directly supported available labels such as tree, water, wisdom, sacred_tree_axis, and death_rebirth.
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