Springs originate from horse's hoof-prints. (Cf. A901.)

Motif

Springs originate from horse's hoof-prints. (Cf. A901.)

Mythological motifs. · Topographical features of the earth. · Water features. · Origin of other bodies of water. · view the constellation · filed as A941.1

Filed across the traditions

Greek Fox 40, 213
Hungarian Ipolyi Zs. f. deutsche Mythologie u. Sittenkunde II 273
German Hdwb. d. deutschen Aberglaubens s.v. "Brunnen"
India Thompson-Balys.
general Malten Jahrb. d. kaiserlichen deutschen archäologischen Inst. XXIX 185. – Icel.: MacCulloch Eddic 134, 328, Herrmann Saxo II 216

Within the index

Filed under Origin of springs.

2 finer motifs beneath it

Spring from urine of horse. (Cf. A920.1.6., A933.) Spring breaks forth where fairy horse lies down

Filed beside it

Origin of a particular spring Springs originate from tears. (Cf. A901, A911.) Spring from striking earth with sword Spring breaks forth to commemorate experiences of hero (deity). (Cf. A901, A913.1, A920.1.4.) Spring breaks forth through power of saint Breaking forth of springs partial cause of Flood Springs from beneath magic (holy) object

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Topographical features caused by experiences of primitive hero (demigod, deity). Footprints of the gods, thoroughfares of heroes, etc

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