μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Strong hero sent for wild animals.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Persons with extraordinary powers. · Remarkably strong man. · view the constellation · filed as F615.2

Filed across the traditions
  • Italian Novella Rotunda.
Within the index

Filed under Strong man evades death. Vain attempts to kill him.

5 finer motifs beneath it
Strong man sent to milk lions: brings lions back with him Strong man sent to kill lions: does so and frightens king 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
Filed beside it
Death of strong man Strong man sent to devil's mill: drives devils to master's house Strong hero overawes master Spear bends as it strikes hero on chest and he survives ordeal

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