Strong hero acquires his strength. (Cf. F611.2.2.) — Mythoi

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Strong hero acquires his strength. (Cf. F611.2.2.)

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Persons with extraordinary powers. · Remarkably strong man. · view the constellation · filed as F611.3

Within the index

Filed under Strong man's birth and rearing.

4 finer motifs beneath it

Extraordinary strength from fasting for 12 years and eating nothing except earth Strong hero practices uprooting trees. (Cf. F621.) Hero's precocious strength. Has full strength when very young Strong hero tests weapons. Breaks first swords

Filed beside it

Strong man's birth Strong hero's suckling Precocious son saves kingdom

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Strong hero suckled by mermaid. Gives him strength of twelve men

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