Giant rooted to ground because his nails and hair have grown into the earth on account of his great age — Mythoi

Motif

Giant rooted to ground because his nails and hair have grown into the earth on account of his great age.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Remarkable persons. · Exceptionally large or small men. · view the constellation · filed as F531.1.6.9

Filed across the traditions

India Thompson-Balys.

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 with unusual heart Giant (giantess) with hump Giant with one hand and one foot Giant's strength in hair. (Cf. D1831, G221.1.) Giantess with a tail (many tails)

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