μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
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  • general Fb "sær" III 723b.
Within the index

Filed under Extraordinary physical reactions of persons.

11 finer motifs beneath it
Madness from seeing beautiful woman. (Cf. F1041.1.6.)Madness from grief. (Cf. F1041.21.5.)Madness from seeing ugly ogreMadness from thirstMadness from overeatingMen go mad in battleMad warriors fly up into clouds. (Cf. F1041.16.6.)Madness from hearing prophetic voice from airMadness from regret that knight has forsaken his wifeMadness (rage) from hearing about brother's deathMadness from loss of fortune
Filed beside it
Neophyte shows no reaction when saint's staff pierces his footExtraordinary deathHorripilation. 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 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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