μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Origin of tree for crucifixion of Christ. Planted by Adam's son on the grave of primeval father.

Mythological motifs. · Origin of trees and plants. · Various origins of plants. · Other types of plant origins. · view the constellation · filed as A2632.2

Filed across the traditions
  • Lithuanian Balys Legends No. 66.
Within the index

Filed under Origin of plant as reward.

Filed beside it
Willow shelters Holy Family: becomes weeping willow. (Cf. A2681.1.)

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