μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
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Filed under Origin of springs.

2 finer motifs beneath it
Spring breaks forth to commemorate place of death or burialSpring breaks forth at primitive hero's need
Filed beside it
Origin of a particular springSprings originate from horse's hoof-prints. (Cf. A901.)Springs originate from tears. (Cf. A901, A911.)Spring from striking earth with swordSpring breaks forth through power of saintBreaking forth of springs partial cause of FloodSprings from beneath magic (holy) object
Travels with
Topographical features caused by experiences of primitive hero (demigod, deity). Footprints of the gods, thoroughfares of heroes, etcTidal 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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