μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Spring from striking earth with sword.

Mythological motifs. · Topographical features of the earth. · Water features. · Origin of other bodies of water. · view the constellation · filed as A941.3

Filed across the traditions
  • Chinese Eberhard FFC CXX 114 No. 69.
  • general Sébillot France II 181ff.
Within the index

Filed under Origin of springs.

2 finer motifs beneath it
Spring breaks forth where magic spear strikes ground. (Cf. A941.5.1.) Spring where god throws his staff or spear
Filed beside it
Origin of a particular spring Springs originate from horse's hoof-prints. (Cf. A901.) Springs originate from tears. (Cf. A901, A911.) 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

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