μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Animal avenges murder.

Animals. · Friendly animals. · Services of helpful animals. · Miscellaneous services of helpful animals. · view the constellation · filed as B591

Filed across the traditions
  • Jewish Neuman.
Within the index

Filed under Miscellaneous services of helpful animals.

3 finer motifs beneath it
Animals refuse to devour Cain to avenge murder of Abel Lion kills wolf who has killed mistress' sheep Horse kicks to death master's murderer
Filed beside it
Animals 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-spirit Animal rejuvenates person Animal helps saint by setting fire to neglected church Cow gives marvelous supply of milk through virtue of saint Animal as confederate of adulterous wife Other services of helpful animals

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