Animals as messengers of the gods — Mythoi

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Animals as messengers of the gods.

Mythological motifs. · Gods. · The gods in general. · Mutual relations of the gods. · view the constellation · filed as A165.2.1

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ReferenceThe Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (abridged), Chapter LIILII. Killing the Divine Animal

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Wild beasts as messengers of the gods

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Deity's messenger can assume any guise he wishes Birds as messengers of the gods Angels as God's messengers Powers of nature (sun, moon, etc.) as God's messengers