μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Water-spirits lead travelers astray.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Spirits and demons. · Water-spirits. · view the constellation · filed as F420.5.2.9

Filed across the traditions
  • German Hartmann 35, Schnetzler 269 No. 8.
Within the index

Filed under Malevolent water-spirits.

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-spirits take revenge on mortals Water-spirit turns boat in circle Water-spirit splashes passing people Water-man sits on back of persons as heavy burden Water-spirits cause blindness Water-spirit causes illness and death

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