μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Origin of springs.

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

Filed across the traditions
  • Irish myth Cross
  • Jewish Neuman. Japanese: Ikeda
  • Chinese Eberhard FFC CXX 114 No. 69
  • general S. Am. Indian (Amuesa): Métraux RMLP XXXIII 131.
Within the index

Filed under Origin of other bodies of water.

8 finer motifs beneath 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 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
Filed beside it
Origin of hot springs (geysers)
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Gods provide drinkable water. (Cf. A941.)

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