Spring breaks forth to commemorate experiences of hero (deity). (Cf. A901, A913.1, A920.1.4.) — Mythoi

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Spring breaks forth to commemorate experiences of hero (deity). (Cf. A901, A913.1, A920.1.4.)

Mythological motifs. · Topographical features of the earth. · Water features. · Origin of other bodies of water. · view the constellation · filed as A941.4

Within the index

Filed under Origin of springs.

2 finer motifs beneath it

Spring breaks forth to commemorate place of death or burial Spring breaks forth at primitive hero's need

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 from striking earth with sword 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 Tidal wave or surge marks place of death of person. (Cf. A920.1.4, A936.) Lakes burst forth to commemorate birth, death, battle, etc., of primitive hero

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