μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Warrior of special strength (Berserk). (Cf. F1041.8.6.)

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Persons with extraordinary powers. · Remarkably strong man. · view the constellation · filed as F610.3

Filed across the traditions
  • Icelandic *Boberg.
  • general Hdwb. d. March. I "Bärenhäuter"
Within the index

Filed under Remarkably strong man. (Strong John). (Cf. X940, X959.1.)

5 finer motifs beneath it
Invulnerable berserk. (Cf. D1840.) Black berserk. (Cf. F527.5.) Twelve berserks. (Cf. F610.3.4.1.) Fighting with berserks Competition with berserks in their particular sports: walk through fire, etc
Filed beside it
Remarkably strong woman Wild man of superhuman strength Dwarf-hero of superhuman strength Man with strength of many men Man with strength of animals Man so strong that he breaks most of what he gets in touch with. (Cf. F614.3-F614.6.) Strong man is so heavy that no horse can carry him all day. (Cf. F681.8.) Strong man so heavy that only his own horse can carry him Strong man accomplishes superhuman tasks when God's spirit is over him Strong man's birth and rearing Strong hero sent from home Strong man makes labor contract Strong man's labors Strong man evades death. Vain attempts to kill him Mighty pugilist Mighty wrestler
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Men go mad in battle

ask the rhapsode about this motif · search the shelf for “strength” · wander