Man rules all animals. God gives greatest strength to lion, but because of man's wisdom lion is in his power

Motif

Man rules all animals. God gives greatest strength to lion, but because of man's wisdom lion is in his power.

Mythological motifs. · Creation and ordering of human life. · Acquisition of culture. · Acquisition of food supply for human race. · view the constellation · filed as A1421.1.1

Filed across the traditions

Lithuanian Balys Index No. 3110, Legends No. 215.

Within the index

Filed under Man given dominion over beasts.

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