μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
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  • LithuanianBalys Index No. 3001.
Within the index

Filed under The origin of the devil and his companions.

2 finer motifs beneath it
The devil creates devils by casting water behind himselfDevils are created from sparks produced by Satan's striking two stones together
Filed beside it
The devil originates from GodGod discovers the devilThe devil is created without the special aid of GodFive 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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