μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Extraordinary companions rescue hero.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Persons with extraordinary powers. · Persons with extraordinary powers. · view the constellation · filed as F601.4

Cited in the index
  • general *Type 514.
Within the index

Filed under Extraordinary companions. A group of men with extraordinary powers travel together.

2 finer motifs beneath it
Extraordinary companion hides behind hero to trick enemy Extraordinary companion saves hero from death
Filed beside it
Skillful companions Extraordinary companions perform hero's tasks Extraordinary companions help hero in suitor tests Extraordinary companions betray hero Extraordinary companions are brothers (twins, triplets) Extraordinary companions are transformed animals Animals as extraordinary companions

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