Giant's strength in hair. (Cf. D1831, G221.1.) — Mythoi

Motif

Giant's strength in hair. (Cf. D1831, G221.1.)

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Remarkable persons. · Exceptionally large or small men. · view the constellation · filed as F531.1.6.13

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed

Indian / Hindu (Sanskrit epic) The Ramayan of Valmiki (Griffith verse translation) , Book 3, Canto 23

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth Cross.

Within the index

Filed under Other bodily characteristics of giant.

Filed beside it

Giant with nails like claws Giant with teeth like those of saw Giants with shaggy hair on their bodies Giant with long beard Giant with golden hair on forehead Giant with peculiar nose One-armed giant Giant's peculiar cheeks Giant rooted to ground because his nails and hair have grown into the earth on account of his great age Giant with unusual heart Giant (giantess) with hump Giant with one hand and one foot Giantess with a tail (many tails)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic strength resides in hair. (Cf. D991.) Strength of witches in hair

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