God created angels by striking one small stone with another. Lucifer created devils by imitation — Mythoi

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God created angels by striking one small stone with another. Lucifer created devils by imitation.

Mythological motifs. · Creator. · Conflict of good and evil creators. · view the constellation · filed as A52.0.8

Filed across the traditions

Lithuanian Balys Legends Nos. 1, 3.

Within the index

Filed under Creation of angels.

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Angels created to execute God's will Degraded gods become angels Angels existed prior to creation Angels are transformed souls of the pious Angels created from three elements Angels created from words uttered by God God drops water from his finger and the drops become angels. Lucifer imitated God and created devils Creation of individual angels Time of creation of the angels Material of which angels are created (fire, water and snow)

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