μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
Within the index
8 finer motifs beneath it
Animal avenges murderAnimals bequeath characteristics to man. Horse gives him the characteristics of youth (fiery), cow of middle age (avaricious), and the dog of old age (fractious)Animal as house-spiritAnimal rejuvenates personAnimal helps saint by setting fire to neglected churchCow gives marvelous supply of milk through virtue of saintAnimal as confederate of adulterous wifeOther services of helpful animals

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