μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Magic sword causes fire and smoke. (Cf. D1081.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object performs other services for owner. · view the constellation · filed as D1566.1.3

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“Chinese Polytheism That the names of the gods of China are legion will be readily conceded when it is said that, besides those already described, those still to be mentioned, and many others to whom space will not permit us to refer, there are also gods, goddesses, patrons, etc., of wind, rain, snow, frost, rivers, tides, caves, trees, flowers, theatres, horses, oxen, cows, sheep, goats, dogs, pigs, scorpions, locusts, gold, tea, salt,…”

Myths & Legends of China, Chapter IV · served from our shelf

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Filed under Magic object sets things afire.

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Magic arrow sets fire to whatever it hits. (Cf. D1092.)Magic fire-moccasins. Set fire to surroundings. (Cf. D1065.4.)Saint's breath kindles lamps. (Cf. D1005.)Shower of fire from magic anvil. (Cf. D1202.)Magic dog's breath burns dead bodies. (Cf. B182.1, D1029.1.)Holy water procures fire or light. (Cf. V132.)
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Magic sword
Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes
God with many eyesBanquets of the godsFight of the gods and giantsDeath of the godsResurrection of godsStar-godGoddess of north starRank of the gods in HadesDoor-godsKitchen-godsGod of happinessGod of wealth

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