μῦθοι Mythoi
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  • New HebridesCodrington 361.
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Filed under Origin of animal characteristics: face.

Filed beside it
How wildcat got his mashed face. (Cf. A2213.2.1.)How lynx got his squint. (Cf. A2211.1.)Why monkey's face is blackOrigin of marks on tiger's faceWhy flea's face is redWhy pheasant's cheeks are redWhy dove's head is marked as it isOrigin and nature of animals' eyesOrigin and nature of animal's nasal organ (nose, snout, proboscis, etc.)Origin and nature of animal's mouthOrigin and nature of animal's lipsOrigin and nature of bird's beakOrigin and nature of animal's tongueOrigin and nature of animal's teethOrigin and nature of insect's sting

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