Man can walk (stand) on weapon edge (point) without injury — Mythoi

Motif

Man can walk (stand) on weapon edge (point) without injury.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Persons with extraordinary powers. · Remarkable skill. · view the constellation · filed as F679.3

Cited in the index

general Can catch sharp edges without being cut. Irish myth: *Cross.

Within the index

Filed under Remarkable skill – miscellaneous.

Filed beside it

Remarkable herdsman. Sits on mountain top. Cows come from great distance at his call Man can lengthen swords by twirling them between his fingers Man can stand on barrel rolling down hill Skillful hunter Skillful cast of stone: carries away roof tree of burning house and so puts out fire Skillful gambler always wins. Whatever he earns in day he spends immediately Skill at chess-playing Skillful musician plays nine mouth harps at once

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