Bird announces time for sunrise and sunset — Mythoi

Motif

Bird announces time for sunrise and sunset.

Animals. · Magic animals. · Animals with magic wisdom. · Wise animals. · view the constellation · filed as B122.4

Filed across the traditions

Chinese Werner 186f. → on our shelf: Myths & Legends of China, Chapter V

Within the index

Filed under Bird with magic wisdom. (Cf. A1904, B130, B211.3.)

Filed beside it

Wise magpie Wise golden peacock Wise owl Prophesying parrot Wise eagle (in Yggdrasil) Bird as adviser Birds as reporters of sights and sounds. Sit on Odin's shoulder and report what they see and hear Bird can recite sacred writings Wise mother eagle distinguishes between stupid and intelligent eaglets Bird summarizes history Cock helper advises of coming enemy Parrot scout sent to enemy camp to ascertain strength

Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes

Stars as deities Origin of constellations Origin of particular stars Bird of dawn. Golden plumage; three feet Helpful magpie Animals serve as bridge across stream Giant serpent Tabu: looking at supernatural wife naked Transformation: man to smoke Transformation: pill to white rabbit Magic cake Magic cudgel (club)

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