μῦθοι Mythoi
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Filed under Animal characteristics reward for pious act. (Cf. A2231.)

1 finer motif beneath it
Bird coloring as reward for obedience to deity
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Animals blessed for honoring infant Jesus. (Cf. A2231.4, A2356.2.7, A2381.1.)Animals blessed for good services at crucifixion. (Cf. A2231.2.)Markings on animals as recollections of Christ's life and sufferings. (Cf. A2412.)Ant collects incense and myrrh for Christ: grows thin in middle. (Cf. A2451.1, A2453.1.)Animal blessed for helping holy fugitive. (Cf. A2231.7.1.)Dove returns to ark in obedience to Noah: receives sheen of ravenSquirrel's markings and immunity from falling as reward by deityWhy sheep walk with bowed heads: they have remained so after having bowed to GodSheep helpful to the Lord: get woolDeity rewards animal for bringing him water: cause of present characteristics

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