μῦθοι Mythoi
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Filed under Extraordinary physical reactions of persons.

13 finer motifs beneath it
Death from broken heartDeath from grief for death of lover or relativeDeath from sorrow or chagrinDeath from longingDeath from excessive joyDeath from sight of beautiful woman. (Cf. F1041.8.1.)Man dies when he learns storm is magicDeath on beholding hellDeath from jealousyDeath (illness) from envyDeath from fear. (Cf. F1041.17.)Death from horrorDeath from shame
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Neophyte shows no reaction when saint's staff pierces his footHorripilation. Hair rises on end in extraordinary fashion from joy, anger, or lovePerson goes blind from overweepingPerson melts away from heatPoison of hydra corrodes the skinButtons burst as consequence of violent emotionHair turns gray from terrorExtraordinary madnessExtraordinary illnessMan sweats blood and absorbs hair into head on exertion of strengthLaughing and crying at the same time (sundry reasons given)Man perspires in winter while relating fearful visionBiting fingers to see if one is dreamingBeheaded man swims. (Cf. E783.)Inordinate longing. (Cf. D1041.1.4.)Extraordinary physical reaction to anger

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