μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Man fells wood with sword (dies) when he hears of Crucifixion.

Marvels. · Extraordinary occurrences. · Other extraordinary events. · view the constellation · filed as F1041.16.3

Filed across the traditions
  • 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 chain Strength from anger causes man to break stone Strength from anger enables man to tear opponent to bits
Filed beside it
Man spits fire when enraged One eye recedes, other protrudes when angered. (Cf. F541.5.) Heat of saint's anger sets cowl afire Extraordinary 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 drowned Face and body turn black from anger Chief beheads sentinel who does not recognize him Man throws cereal and spoon on the floor because he is supposed to eat together with his brother Earl throws jar of water after undesired messenger

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