Giant responsible for certain stones. (Cf. A963.1.) — Mythoi

Motif

Giant responsible for certain stones. (Cf. A963.1.)

Mythological motifs. · Topographical features of the earth. · Land features. · Origin of rocks and stones. · view the constellation · filed as A977.1

Filed across the traditions

Icel. Boberg.
general Canada, England, U.S., Wales: *Baughman

Within the index

Filed under Origin of particular stones or groups of stones.

Filed beside it

Devil throws stones Devil drops stones The devil turns object or animal to stone which is still seen Origin of particular rock

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Mountains from stones dropped from giant's clothes. He carries the stones in his clothes but loses them as he walks

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