Mouse created by Lucifer; cat by Michael to destroy mouse. (Cf. A1811, A1853.)

Motif

Mouse created by Lucifer; cat by Michael to destroy mouse. (Cf. A1811, A1853.)

Mythological motifs. · Creation of animal life. · Creation of animal life – general. · Animals created through opposition of devil to god. · view the constellation · filed as A1751.1

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth Cross.

Within the index

Filed under The devil's animals and God's. In the contest between God and the devil, certain animals are made by each.

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Creation of cat Creation of mouse

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