μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Child tears to pieces a live snake with his bare hands. (Cf. F611.3.2.)

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Persons with extraordinary powers. · Remarkably strong man. · view the constellation · filed as F628.1.3.2

Filed across the traditions
  • Greek Fox 79 (Hercules)
  • India Thompson-Balys.
Within the index

Filed under Strong man kills great serpent.

Filed beside it
Man kills serpents, toads, dragons with own hands
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Hero's precocious strength. Has full strength when very young

ask the rhapsode about this motif · search the shelf for “pieces” · wander