batch.motif.celtic-welsh-mabinogion-guest-gutenberg-l3185-l3261
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record_id: batch.motif.celtic-welsh-mabinogion-guest-gutenberg-l3185-l3261
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/celtic-welsh/project-gutenberg/mabinogion-guest.md
passage_locator:
label: C. E. G. / THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN / PEREDUR THE SON OF EVRAWC / GERAINT
THE SON OF ERBIN; lines 3185-3261
start: '3185'
end: '3261'
translation: The Mabinogion
notes: Generated from OpenAI Batch run motif-extraction-2026-04-28-high-priority;
human review required.
canonical_text:
quote: ''
summary: Geraint departs with a large company from Arthur's court, is welcomed in
his own country with Enid, is pressed by Erbin to take authority over the dominions,
distributes gifts and satisfies requests, receives homage from his subjects, accompanies
Arthur's followers partway back, and then inspects and holds the outermost boundaries
of his territory.
language: English
quote_policy: summarized
literal_observations:
- id: obs:1
text: Ambassadors are permitted to depart, and Geraint is expected to follow them;
on the third day he sets forth with many companions.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: obs:2
text: Arthur advises that Edeyrn should not accompany Geraint until peace is made
between Edeyrn and Gwenhwyvar.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: obs:3
text: Gwenhwyvar permits Edeyrn freely to depart after Geraint and Arthur express
approval.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: obs:4
text: Geraint's host journeys toward the Severn and is met on the other side by
nobles of Erbin and by women of the court, including Geraint's mother, who receive
Enid.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:5
text: The court and country rejoice because Geraint has returned to take possession
of his dominions and preserve his boundaries.
category: setting
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: obs:6
text: The court provides entertainment, gifts, liquor, service, minstrelsy, and
games in honor of Geraint.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:7
text: Erbin states that he is aged and feeble and tells Geraint to preserve his
possessions; Geraint resists receiving the power immediately, but Erbin insists
that he receive the dominions and homage.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: obs:8
text: Gwalchmai advises satisfying boon-seekers before receiving homage; all requests
are heard, gifts are made, and none of the petitioners depart unsatisfied.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: obs:9
text: Geraint sends ambassadors to the men of Cornwall asking whether they object
to his receiving their homage; they respond that it would be joy and honor, and
he receives homage from those present.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: obs:10
text: Geraint asks Arthur's followers to stay until he has finished receiving homage
from his chief men.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
- id: obs:11
text: After parting from Arthur's followers at Diganhwy, Geraint is advised to visit
the upper parts of his dominions and inspect the boundaries of his territories.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:10
- id: obs:12
text: Geraint journeys to the outermost part of his dominions with experienced guides
and chief men, and keeps possession of the furthermost point shown to him.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:11
figures:
- id: fig:1
name_or_label: Geraint
description: The central figure who leaves Arthur's court, returns to his dominions,
receives homage, and inspects his boundaries.
role_refs:
- role:1
- role:2
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:4
- ev:6
- ev:8
- ev:11
- id: fig:2
name_or_label: Erbin son of Custennin
description: Geraint's father, described as feeble and aged, who seeks to place
dominion and homage in Geraint's hands.
role_refs:
- role:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:6
- ev:8
- id: fig:3
name_or_label: Arthur
description: Ruler at whose court Geraint has been, and who speaks concerning whether
Edeyrn should accompany Geraint.
role_refs:
- role:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:9
- id: fig:4
name_or_label: Gwenhwyvar
description: She is asked to permit Edeyrn to depart and grants that permission
freely.
role_refs:
- role:5
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: fig:5
name_or_label: Edeyrn son of Nudd
description: One of those named among the company; his departure requires settlement
or permission because of an earlier insult involving a maiden and a dwarf.
role_refs:
- role:6
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:2
- id: fig:6
name_or_label: Enid daughter of Ynywl
description: Geraint's wife, received by women of the court and later accompanying
Geraint as far as Diganhwy.
role_refs:
- role:7
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:10
- id: fig:7
name_or_label: Geraint's accompanying knights and followers of Arthur
description: A large named company, including Gwalchmai, Peredur, Bedwyr, Kai, and
others, who accompany Geraint and later return toward Arthur's court.
role_refs:
- role:8
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:7
- ev:9
- id: fig:8
name_or_label: Gwalchmai son of Gwyar
description: One of Geraint's companions who advises him to satisfy those seeking
boons before receiving homage.
role_refs:
- role:9
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:7
- id: fig:9
name_or_label: Men of Cornwall and subjects
description: People from whom Geraint seeks consent and homage; they respond favorably
and give or receive gifts in the wider courtly exchange.
role_refs:
- role:10
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:8
- id: fig:10
name_or_label: Experienced guides and chief men of Geraint's country
description: They accompany Geraint to the outermost part of his dominions and show
him the furthermost point.
role_refs:
- role:11
evidence_refs:
- ev:11
roles:
- id: role:1
label: returning lord and heir
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: Geraint returns to take possession of dominions and preserve boundaries.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:6
- id: role:2
label: recipient of homage
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: Geraint receives homage from those present and waits for chief men to complete
homage.
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- ev:9
- id: role:3
label: aging ruler transferring authority
assigned_to:
- fig:2
basis: Erbin says he is feeble and aged and gives dominion and homage to Geraint.
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: role:4
label: courtly authority
assigned_to:
- fig:3
basis: Arthur determines what is fitting regarding Edeyrn's departure and is the
head of the court to which followers return.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:9
- id: role:5
label: grantor of permission
assigned_to:
- fig:4
basis: Gwenhwyvar permits Edeyrn freely to depart.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: role:6
label: reconciled companion under permission
assigned_to:
- fig:5
basis: Edeyrn may go with Geraint only after Gwenhwyvar permits him, following mention
of earlier pain and affliction for an insult.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: role:7
label: wife received by the court
assigned_to:
- fig:6
basis: Enid is identified as Geraint's wife and is received by women of the court.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: role:8
label: escort and courtly retinue
assigned_to:
- fig:7
basis: The named company accompanies Geraint and later sets forth back toward Arthur's
court.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:9
- id: role:9
label: counselor on order of ceremonies
assigned_to:
- fig:8
basis: Gwalchmai advises that boons be satisfied before homage is received.
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: role:10
label: homage-giving subjects and gift participants
assigned_to:
- fig:9
basis: The men respond favorably to Geraint's coming for homage; men of Cornwall
also participate in giving.
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:8
- id: role:11
label: territorial witnesses and guides
assigned_to:
- fig:10
basis: Guides and chief men accompany Geraint and show him the furthermost point
of his dominions.
evidence_refs:
- ev:11
symbols:
- id: sym:1
label: Severn crossing or river boundary
literal_form: the Severn, with Geraint's host on one side and Erbin's nobles on
the other
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:6
- fig:7
taxonomy_refs:
- water
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: sym:2
label: territorial boundaries
literal_form: boundaries of Geraint's dominions and territories
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:10
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:10
- ev:11
- id: sym:3
label: homage
literal_form: formal homage of subjects and chief men to Geraint
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:9
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- ev:8
- ev:9
- id: sym:4
label: gifts and boons
literal_form: requests for boons and gifts bestowed so that none depart unsatisfied
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:7
- fig:8
- fig:9
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
scenes:
- id: scene:1
label: Departure from Arthur's court
summary: Geraint sets forth on the third day with a large named company; Edeyrn's
inclusion is resolved through Gwenhwyvar's permission.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:3
- fig:4
- fig:5
- fig:7
symbol_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:2
- id: scene:2
label: Reception across the Severn
summary: Geraint's host travels toward the Severn and is welcomed by Erbin's nobles
and by women of the court who receive Enid.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:6
- fig:7
symbol_refs:
- sym:1
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:4
- id: scene:3
label: Courtly rejoicing and entertainment
summary: The court celebrates Geraint's return with entertainment, gifts, liquor,
minstrelsy, games, and invited chief men.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:9
symbol_refs:
- sym:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:5
- id: scene:4
label: Transfer of dominion and preparation for homage
summary: Erbin declares his age and feebleness and insists that Geraint receive
power over the dominions and the homage of subjects.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:2
symbol_refs:
- sym:2
- sym:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: scene:5
label: Satisfaction of boons and gift-giving
summary: At Gwalchmai's advice, petitioners are summoned, requests are heard, and
gifts are bestowed until none depart unsatisfied.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:7
- fig:8
- fig:9
symbol_refs:
- sym:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: scene:6
label: Homage of Cornwall and chief men
summary: Geraint asks whether his coming to receive homage is acceptable; the men
of Cornwall welcome it, and he receives homage before allowing Arthur's followers
to depart.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:7
- fig:9
symbol_refs:
- sym:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- ev:9
- id: scene:7
label: Inspection and possession of borders
summary: After parting from Arthur's followers, Geraint visits the upper and outermost
parts of his dominions with guides and chief men, and keeps possession of the
furthermost point shown to him.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:6
- fig:7
- fig:10
symbol_refs:
- sym:2
evidence_refs:
- ev:10
- ev:11
candidate_motifs:
- id: motif:1
label: legitimating return to rule through homage
taxonomy_refs:
- royal_legitimacy
- return
basis: Geraint returns to his dominions, is received with public rejoicing, is urged
by Erbin to assume authority, receives homage, and inspects the territorial limits.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:6
- ev:8
- ev:9
- ev:11
confidence: high
cautions: The passage presents political and courtly legitimation rather than an
explicitly sacred kingship rite.
- id: motif:2
label: aged ruler transfers authority to youthful successor
taxonomy_refs:
- royal_legitimacy
basis: Erbin identifies himself as feeble and aged and states that Geraint, young
and vigorous, should preserve the possessions and receive dominion and homage.
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
confidence: high
cautions: The passage gives a familial-political transfer, with no supernatural
sanction stated.
- id: motif:3
label: boons satisfied before formal homage
taxonomy_refs: []
basis: Gwalchmai advises hearing those with boons before homage; requests are collected
and gifts are distributed so that no petitioner leaves unsatisfied.
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
confidence: medium
cautions: The gift-giving is courtly and distributive; the passage does not mark
it as sacred exchange.
- id: motif:4
label: territorial boundary inspection and possession
taxonomy_refs:
- royal_legitimacy
basis: Geraint is advised to inspect the boundaries of his territories and, with
guides and chief men, keeps possession of the furthest point shown to him.
evidence_refs:
- ev:10
- ev:11
confidence: high
cautions: The text describes practical possession and inspection; any ritual boundary-walking
interpretation would require external evidence not present here.
comparison_claims: []
evidence:
- id: ev:1
type: summary
locator: lines 3185-3200
quote_or_summary: Geraint follows the ambassadors on the third day with many named
companions, including Gwalchmai, Peredur, Bedwyr, Kai, and Edeyrn.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/celtic-welsh/project-gutenberg/mabinogion-guest.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:2
type: summary
locator: lines 3200-3211
quote_or_summary: Arthur says Edeyrn should not go until peace is made with Gwenhwyvar;
after discussion of sureties and past suffering, Gwenhwyvar freely permits Edeyrn
to depart.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/celtic-welsh/project-gutenberg/mabinogion-guest.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:3
type: summary
locator: lines 3211-3218
quote_or_summary: Geraint's fair host travels toward the Severn; on the other side,
Erbin's nobles and foster-father welcome him, while women of the court and Geraint's
mother receive Enid.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/celtic-welsh/project-gutenberg/mabinogion-guest.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:4
type: summary
locator: lines 3218-3225
quote_or_summary: The court and country rejoice over Geraint because of love for
him, his fame, and his coming to take possession of his dominions and preserve
his boundaries.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/celtic-welsh/project-gutenberg/mabinogion-guest.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:5
type: summary
locator: lines 3225-3231
quote_or_summary: At court there is ample entertainment, gifts, liquor, service,
minstrelsy, games, and invitations to the chief men of the country to honor Geraint.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/celtic-welsh/project-gutenberg/mabinogion-guest.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:6
type: summary
locator: lines 3231-3242
quote_or_summary: At dawn Erbin tells Geraint he is aged and feeble and that Geraint
should preserve the possessions; Geraint resists taking dominion immediately,
but Erbin insists and says he will receive homage that day.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/celtic-welsh/project-gutenberg/mabinogion-guest.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:7
type: summary
locator: lines 3243-3252
quote_or_summary: Gwalchmai advises satisfying boon-seekers before homage; requests
are heard, Arthur's followers and the men of Cornwall give gifts, and no petitioner
leaves unsatisfied.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/celtic-welsh/project-gutenberg/mabinogion-guest.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:8
type: summary
locator: lines 3253-3260
quote_or_summary: Geraint sends ambassadors to ask the men of Cornwall whether they
object to his coming to receive homage; they say it would be joy and honor, and
he receives the homage of those present.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/celtic-welsh/project-gutenberg/mabinogion-guest.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:9
type: summary
locator: lines 3260-3266
quote_or_summary: Arthur's followers intend to leave, but Geraint asks them to stay
until he has finished receiving homage from the chief men who have agreed to come.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/celtic-welsh/project-gutenberg/mabinogion-guest.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:10
type: summary
locator: lines 3266-3274
quote_or_summary: Geraint and Enid accompany Arthur's followers as far as Diganhwy;
there they part, and Ondyaw advises Geraint to visit the upper parts of his dominions
and inspect his territorial boundaries.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/celtic-welsh/project-gutenberg/mabinogion-guest.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:11
type: summary
locator: lines 3274-3278
quote_or_summary: Geraint journeys to the uttermost part of his dominions with experienced
guides and chief men, and keeps possession of the furthermost point shown to him.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/celtic-welsh/project-gutenberg/mabinogion-guest.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
confidence:
extraction: high
motif_candidates: medium
comparison_claims: uncertain
notes: Extraction is based directly on the supplied passage. Motif candidates are
strongest for royal legitimacy and return; gift and boundary motifs are descriptive
but not explicitly mythic or sacred in the passage. No comparison claims are made
because the passage itself does not support cross-textual comparison.
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: |-
The supplied locator says lines 3185-3261, but the passage text extends through the boundary-inspection episode; evidence locators follow the internal sequence of the supplied text and may need reconciliation with canonical line numbering.
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