μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Knockers hold midnight mass deep in mines on Christmas Eve. (Cf. E492.)

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Spirits and demons. · Underground spirits. · view the constellation · filed as F456.1.2.3.1

Filed across the traditions
  • England Baughman.
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Filed under Other actions of knockers.

Filed beside it
Knockers (ghosts of Jews) are compelled to sing carols in mines at Christmastime Knockers refrain from work on Saturdays and other Jewish holidays
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Mass (church service) of the dead. Held at midnight

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