Why rice is so abundant

Motif

Why rice is so abundant.

Mythological motifs. · Origin of plant characteristics. · Origin of various plant characteristics. · Other plant characteristics. · view the constellation · filed as A2793.7

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed

Japanese / Shinto Kojiki: Records of Ancient Matters , Section 58
Reference The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (abridged) , Chapter VI VI. Magicians as Kings
Indic The Mahābhārata , Book 12, Section LXXXVI
Chinese Myths & Legends of China , Chapter I
Japanese / Shinto Nihongi: Chronicles of Japan , Book 29

Filed across the traditions

Chinese Graham.

Within the index

Filed under Sundry characteristics of grains and vegetables.

Filed beside it

Why bean has black stripe. (Cf. A2741.1.) Why grain of wheat is divided Why some yams are good, some bad. (Cf. A2741.2.) Why potatoes are hard. (Cf. A2721.3.2.) Why grain grows only at top of stalk (punishment for men's sinfulness) Origin of shapes of grain Why millet is red on top Why buckwheat produces twice a year

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