μῦθοι Mythoi
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Filed under Origin of animal characteristics: face.

4 finer motifs beneath it
Origin of animal's noseNature of animal's nose. (Cf. A2213.4.3.)Origin and nature of animal's proboscisOrigin and nature of animal's snout (muzzle)
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 isWhy rail (bird) has red foreheadOrigin and nature of animals' eyesOrigin 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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