μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Origin of religious ceremonials.

Mythological motifs. · Creation and ordering of human life. · Origin of customs. · Origin of religious ceremonials. · view the constellation · filed as A1540

Attested across traditions
  • Greco-Roman The Metamorphoses of Ovid , Book 1 receipt

    “he instituted sacred games,[71] with contests famed {in story}, called “Pythia,” from the name of the serpent {so} conquered.”

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed
Filed across the traditions
  • Flemish DeMeyer FFC XXXVII 85 Nos. 36a, 43d. India: *Thompson-Balys
  • Philippine (Tinguian) Cole 171f.
Within the index
9 finer motifs beneath it
Origin of religious feasts and fasts Origin of religious dances Origin of religious songs (chants) Origin of religious images (idols) Origin of sacrifices Origin of worship. (Cf. V0–V99.) Origin of funeral customs Origin of tithing Origin of religious ceremonials – miscellaneous
Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes
Rainbow-goddess Goddess of justice Origin of religious ceremonials – miscellaneous

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