μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
Scholars’ trail — 1reference

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  • FinnishAarne FFC XXXIII 42 No. 53**.
Within the index

Filed under Tabu: offending spirits of water, mountain, etc.

Filed beside it
Tabu: offending water-spiritTabu: offending wood-spirit. (Cf. C51.2.2, C64.)Tabu: offending guardian spiritsTabu: offending devil. A smith or priest continually insults the devil's statue or picture (cf. C13). The devil brings the offender into dangerous situation (suspicion of theft or murder), and saves him miraculously when he promises never again to abuse the devil's likenessTabu: offending fairy

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