μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
Filed across the traditions
  • N. Am. Indian Thompson Tales 348 n. 253a.
  • general Wienert FFC LVI 47 (classic fables). Breton: Sébillot Incidents s. v. "ville". – India: Thompson-Balys
Within the index
6 finer motifs beneath it
Animal kingdom – quadrupeds Kingdom (land) of birds Kingdom of fishes Kingdom of insects Kingdom of reptiles Kingdom of amphibia
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Quest to animal realm. (Cf. B220.)
Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes
Various animals tried out as wives. Only one accepted Horse paramour Journey to animal kingdom. Usually underground

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