μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Demigods fight as allies of mortals.

Mythological motifs. · Demigods and culture heroes. · Culture hero establishes law and order. · view the constellation · filed as A536

Filed across the traditions
  • Irish myth Cross
  • Jewish Neuman.
Within the index

Filed under Culture hero establishes law and order.

1 finer motif beneath it
Culture hero (saint) defends Ireland against foreign invasions
Filed beside it
Culture hero completes work of creator Culture hero (demigod) overcomes monsters Culture hero tames winds in caves Culture hero regulates rivers Culture hero swallowed and recovered from animal Culture heroes clear plains Culture hero builds raths Culture hero teaches arts and crafts Culture hero establishes customs Culture hero establishes social system Culture hero dispenses food and hospitality

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