μῦθοι Mythoi
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Why tree has bitter fruit.

Mythological motifs. · Origin of plant characteristics. · Origin of various plant characteristics. · Other plant characteristics. · view the constellation · filed as A2771.8

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Filed under Budding and bearing of plant.

2 finer motifs beneath it
Why olive is bitter Why laurel tree is bitter
Filed beside it
Why ash-tree buds last. (Cf. A2725.1.) Why plantain bears but one stalk. (Cf. A2722.1.) Why sago bears fruit from the stem Why banana bears fruit from crown of tree Trees bear first buds to commemorate reign of primitive hero Why certain willow tree bears fruit when fruit trees bear Why sorrel grows on certain rock every winter Why big trees have small fruit Why willow flowers do not bear fruit

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