μῦθοι Mythoi
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Filed under Water-spirits. [Note: For help in the preparation of this item I am indebted to Miss Josephine Martin of Chicago.]

10 finer motifs beneath it
Water-spirits possess magic powerWater-spirits have supernatural lapse of time: days seem like years. (Cf. F377.)Water-spirits are cannibals: devour mortal victim, suck bloodWater-spirits are gratefulWater-spirits are jealousWater-man is rendered powerless if kept away from waterSeeing and observing of water-spirits has fatal consequencesWater-spirits have treasures under waterWater-spirit controls water-supplyWater-spirits are prophetic. (Cf. F420.5.1.1.)
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Form and appearance of water-spirits. See F420.5.2.7Home of water-spirits. (Cf. F420.7.1.)Social life among water-spiritsDeeds and actions of water-spiritsMarriage of water-spiritsMiscellaneous motifs connected with water-spiritsLake-spiritMarsh-spiritSea spiritsRiver-spiritFountain spiritSpirit of water-fallOther water-spirits

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