Lightning flashes from armpits of hero — Mythoi

Motif

Lightning flashes from armpits of hero.

Mythological motifs. · Demigods and culture heroes. · Nature of the culture hero (demigod). · view the constellation · filed as A526.9

Filed across the traditions

Maori Beckwith Myth

Within the index

Filed under Physical characteristics of culture hero (demigod).

Filed beside it

Culture hero can be wounded Culture hero as mighty hunter Culture hero has irresistible beauty spot (ball seirc) Culture hero has three heads of hair of different colors Culture hero has seven pupils in each eye, seven toes on each foot, seven fingers on each hand Culture hero, when angry, subject to contortions Culture hero performs remarkable feats of strength and skill Culture hero can turn feet and knees backwards

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