μῦθοι Mythoi
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  • GermanSchnetzler 264 No. 5.
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Filed under Kind water-spirits.

Filed beside it
Water-spirits protect and warn sailor against storm and in tempestWater-spirits help poorWater-spirits help loversWater-spirits work as servants for mortal for small compensationWater-spirits work as servants for mortal but disappear when compensation is offered or origin suspectedWater-spirits work at night in home of mortalsWater-spirits give gifts to mortals. (Cf. F342, F451.5.1.5.)Water-spirits give adviceWater-spirits save man from drowning

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