The constellation
X991 Lie: remarkable rock driller. (John Henry.) Engages in contest with steam drill; he wins the contest but dies in the attempt
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- Lie: remarkable smith. (Cf. F663.) · X982 entry
- Lie: skillful flayer. Man skins buffalo alive, turns them loose to grow new skins. (Cf. F664.1.) · X983 entry
- Lie: skillful axe-man. (Cf. F666.) · X986 entry
- Lie: remarkable logger · X987 entry
- Lie: remarkable carpenter · X994 entry
- Lie: remarkable thresher · X1001 entry
- Lie: remarkable user of whip · X1002 entry
- Lie: remarkable roper · X1003 entry
- Lie: remarkable rider · X1004 entry
- Lie: remarkable cook · X1005 entry