Precocious hero jumps across river. (Cf. F614.11.) — Mythoi

Motif

Precocious hero jumps across river. (Cf. F614.11.)

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Persons with extraordinary powers. · Remarkably strong man. · view the constellation · filed as F611.3.2.4

Filed across the traditions

India Thompson-Balys.

Within the index

Filed under Hero's precocious strength. Has full strength when very young.

Filed beside it

Strong hero drives huge log into frozen ground Baby tied to a mill-stone by strap so he would not wander about; drags stone after him Precocious hero crushes iron wall with fists Small child beats giant challenger Twelve year old hero captures town of father's enemy

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Strong man jumps across rivers. (Cf. F611.3.2.4.)

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