μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
Filed across the traditions
  • India Thompson-Balys
  • N. Am. Indian *Thompson Tales 275 n. 14d.
  • general *BP III 273. Irish myth: *Cross
Within the index

Filed under Magic conveyances.

1 finer motif beneath it
Magic air-riding basket
Filed beside it
Magic carriage Magic cart Magic wagon Magic chariot Magic sleigh Magic boat. (Cf. D1123.) Magic canoe. (Cf. D1121.) Magic ship. (Cf. D1121.) Magic oar
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic transportation by carpet. (Cf. D1155, D1118, D1118.1.)
Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes
Creator's grandmother. Casually mentioned in the course of the creation myth Divinity's departure for west Culture hero's (divinity's) expected return. Divinity or hero is expected to return at the proper time and rescue his people from their misfortunes. Often joined with A571 Boneless man turned over to produce seasons Tabu: looking into box (Pandora) Magic canoe. (Cf. D1121.) Canoe made by magic Waters magically divide and close Love-compelling man sickens of bargain. A man given the power of making all women love him is smothered to death by them Rising and falling sky. Sky rises and falls at horizon, giving periodic access to the other world Modesty brings reward Kind and unkind. Churlish person disregards requests of old person (animal) and is punished. Courteous person (often youngest brother or sister) complies and is rewarded

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