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Motif

Water-spirits take revenge on mortals.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Spirits and demons. · Water-spirits. · view the constellation · filed as F420.5.2.6

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Filed under Malevolent water-spirits.

6 finer motifs beneath it
Water-spirits take revenge if yearly tribute is not given Water-spirits take revenge for trespassing on ground they claim as theirs Water-spirits take revenge for being harmed Water-spirits avenge selves on mortal who fails to keep promise Water-maidens avenge selves for scorned love Water-spirits take revenge on mortals for pollution of water
Filed beside it
Water-spirits lure mortal into water Water-spirits kidnap mortals and keep them under water Water-spirit keeps souls of drowned persons in dishes in his home Water-spirits steal children and leave changeling Water-spirits interfere with building bridges, dams. (Cf. F451.5.2.5.) Water-spirit turns boat in circle Water-spirit splashes passing people Water-spirits lead travelers astray Water-man sits on back of persons as heavy burden Water-spirits cause blindness Water-spirit causes illness and death

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