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

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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

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Irish mythCross.

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

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Creation of cat Creation of mouse

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