Why turtle lays eggs on beach. (Cf. A2486.)
Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: dwelling and food. · view the constellation · filed as A2433.6.1.2
Motif
Filed across the traditions
- Hawaii Beckwith Myth 22.
Within the index
Filed under Haunts of tortoise (turtle).
Filed beside it
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
ask the rhapsode about this motif · search the shelf for “turtle” · wander