Devil laughs (weeps) when men weep (laugh) — Mythoi

Motif

Devil laughs (weeps) when men weep (laugh).

Ogres. · Kinds of ogres. · Other ogres. · Other ogres. · view the constellation · filed as G303.4.8.8

Filed across the traditions

Cheremis Sebeok-Nyerges.

Within the index

Filed under Miscellaneous characteristics of devil.

Filed beside it

Devil has sulphurous odor. (Cf. G303.6.3.4, G303.17.2.8.) Devil holds molten coin in mouth Devil claims to be 7,777 years old Devil never eats in an inn. Devil's coachman observes this Devil carries a thorn stick Devil is swift of foot Devil with pitchfork Devil all speckled and spotted Devil's hand marks person he touches Devil in animal form cannot be hit by bullets Devil picks up live coals to light pipe Devil invisible

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