μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
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Filed under Reasons for voluntary transformation.

4 finer motifs beneath it
Transformation to animal to seduce woman Transformation to husband's (lover's) form to seduce woman Transformation of sex to seduce [First Edition: D658.4. Cow transformed to woman to marry man and protect cattle.]
Filed beside it
Transformation to reach difficult place Transformation to escape difficult situation Transformation so as to rescue Transformation to travel fast Transformation to test heroes Transformation to be picked up (caught) Transformation to seek lost (or unknown) person Transformation to defeat enemies. (Cf. D615.) Transformation to receive food Transformation to steal. (Cf. K300.) Miscellaneous reasons for voluntary transformation
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Maiden abducted by transformed hero. (Cf. D658, D2121.7, R10.1.) Man transformed to animal kept as pet by heroine. (Cf. D658.) Princess transforms self to woo. (Cf. D658.)
Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes
Origin of Hyades Men created from sown dragon's teeth Trickster's burnt flesh becomes gum on trees City founded on spot where cow lies down Transformation: man to kid Transformation to be put in food-bag Magic treasure animal killed. (Goose that laid the golden egg) Magic plant Magic garment (robe, tunic) Power of prophecy a gift Power of prophecy lost by spitting. When possessor of power on request spits into mouth of man who has taught him, he loses the power Magic reawakening of memory. (Cf. D1360, D1910.)

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