μῦθοι Mythoi
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  • Irish myth*Cross.
Within the index

Filed under Extraordinary physical reaction to anger.

3 finer motifs beneath it
Strength from anger enables man to break binding chainStrength from anger causes man to break stoneStrength from anger enables man to tear opponent to bits
Filed beside it
Man spits fire when enragedOne eye recedes, other protrudes when angered. (Cf. F541.5.)Heat of saint's anger sets cowl afireExtraordinary bodily contortion as result of warrior's anger. (Cuchulain's battle-rage.)Extraordinary physical reactions of angry warriors in battle. (Cf. F1041.8.7.)King about to kill foster-son due to his evil explanation of dream; both jump into sea and are drownedFace and body turn black from angerChief beheads sentinel who does not recognize himMan throws cereal and spoon on the floor because he is supposed to eat together with his brotherEarl throws jar of water after undesired messenger

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