Creator's grandmother. Casually mentioned in the course of the creation myth — Mythoi

Motif

Creator's grandmother. Casually mentioned in the course of the creation myth.

Mythological motifs. · Creator. · Creator's companions. · view the constellation · filed as A31

Attested across traditions

North American Indigenous Tales of the North American Indians , Tale 3 receipt

Filed across the traditions

American Indian – *Thompson Tales 275 n. 13.

Within the index

Filed under Creator's companions.

Filed beside it

Creator's family. (Cf. A7.) Animal as creator's companion Creator's companions: unicorn, phoenix, tortoise, and dragon Joint creators Heavenly bodies as creator's companions

Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes

Divinity's departure for west Culture hero's (divinity's) expected return. Divinity or hero is expected to return at the proper time and rescue his people from their misfortunes. Often joined with A571 Boneless man turned over to produce seasons Tabu: looking into box (Pandora) Magic airships Magic canoe. (Cf. D1121.) Canoe made by magic Waters magically divide and close Love-compelling man sickens of bargain. A man given the power of making all women love him is smothered to death by them Rising and falling sky. Sky rises and falls at horizon, giving periodic access to the other world Modesty brings reward Kind and unkind. Churlish person disregards requests of old person (animal) and is punished. Courteous person (often youngest brother or sister) complies and is rewarded

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