Birds throw some of their feathers to the hero in danger and he flies off — Mythoi

Motif

Birds throw some of their feathers to the hero in danger and he flies off.

Animals. · Friendly animals. · Services of helpful animals. · Animal rescuer or retriever. · view the constellation · filed as B540.1

Filed across the traditions

Lithuanian Balys Index Nos. *3270, *404.

Within the index

Filed under Animal rescuer or retriever. Rescue person or retrieve lost object.

Filed beside it

Helpful horse rescues children Animal rescues man from sea Animal carries man through air to safety Animal finds stolen person Animal rescues captive Animal rescues from trap (net) Animal searches for dead man Animal rescues man from dangerous place Animal retrieves lost object Animal rescuer – miscellaneous

ask the rhapsode about this motif · search the shelf for “feathers” · wander