μῦθοι Mythoi
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Fish carries man across water. (Cf. B541.1, all references in R246.)

Animals. · Friendly animals. · Services of helpful animals. · Animals carry men. · view the constellation · filed as B551.1

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Fish carries man to upper world
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Aquatic bird carries man across water Crocodile carries man across river (ocean) Water snake carries boy across river Turtle (tortoise) carries person across river (ocean)
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Escape from sea on fish's back. (Cf. B551.) Big fish pulls man or boat. (Cf. B551.1.)

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