Comparative mythology corpus

War Leader Boasts Of Devastation And Refuses Retreat

1 appearances across 1 tradition groups.

Evidence

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Celtic Irish The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Tain Bo Cualnge HERE FOLLOWETH ILIACH'S CLUMP-FIGHT / HERE NOW THE DEER-STALKING OF AMARGIN IN TALTIU / THE ADVENTURES OF CUROI SON OF DARE FOLLOW NOW / THE REPEATED WARNING OF SUALTAIM; lines 13264-13440 medium By the counsel of Ailill, Medb, and Fergus, messengers are to be sent to spy on the men of Ulster. Ailill says he has laid waste Ulster, taken women, children, horses, herds, flocks, and droves, and will not be the first to retreat if battle comes. record