Man so strong that he breaks most of what he gets in touch with. (Cf. F614.3-F614.6.) — Mythoi

Motif

Man so strong that he breaks most of what he gets in touch with. (Cf. F614.3-F614.6.)

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Persons with extraordinary powers. · Remarkably strong man. · view the constellation · filed as F610.6

Filed across the traditions

Icelandic *Boberg.

Within the index

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

1 finer motif beneath it

Man so strong that he must be chained except when in battle

Filed beside it

Remarkably strong woman Wild man of superhuman strength Dwarf-hero of superhuman strength Warrior of special strength (Berserk). (Cf. F1041.8.6.) Man with strength of many men Man with strength of animals 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.)

Strong man as gardener: destroys plants

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