μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
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  • JewishNeuman.
  • general Dh I 12
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Filed under The origin of the devil and his companions.

4 finer motifs beneath it
God creates the devil (Satan) from his own shadowDevil originates from God's spittleGod changes an angel into the devil, because he tried to imitate God in creating the worldGod creates the devil by striking a stone with his whip
Filed beside it
God discovers the devilThe devil is created without the special aid of GodThe devil creates other devilsFive devils created by Adam create other devils in the same manner. Adam has created five devils by wetting five fingers with dew and shaking them behind him; God had commanded him to wet one finger. (Cf. G303.1.4.1.)Devils are created from sinful priestsTuatha De Danann as demons (fallen angels)Two devils (male and female) extracted from corpse's belly

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