Hero tests sword by cutting steer in two — Mythoi

Motif

Hero tests sword by cutting steer in two.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Persons with extraordinary powers. · Remarkably strong man. · view the constellation · filed as F611.3.3.1

Filed across the traditions

Chinese Graham.

Within the index

Filed under Strong hero tests weapons. Breaks first swords.

Filed beside it

Precocious strong hero demands bows and arrows. (Cf. F611.3.3.) Strong hero tests scythes: they break all

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Expert swordsman cuts clothes bag in two. (Cf. F611.3.3.1)

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