Strong man sent to kill lions: does so and frightens king — Mythoi

Motif

Strong man sent to kill lions: does so and frightens king.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Persons with extraordinary powers. · Remarkably strong man. · view the constellation · filed as F615.2.2

Filed across the traditions

Greek Fox 80 (Herakles).

Within the index

Filed under Strong hero sent for wild animals.

Filed beside it

Strong man sent to milk lions: brings lions back with him Strong man sent for wild horses: brings them back Strong man sent for bears: bring them back home Strong man sent for wolves: brings them back home

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Strong man as mighty slayer. (Cf. F615.2.2.)

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