The devil is always to blame. Even when he tries to be helpful to man — Mythoi

Motif

The devil is always to blame. Even when he tries to be helpful to man.

Ogres. · Kinds of ogres. · Other ogres. · Other ogres. · view the constellation · filed as G303.9.3.4

Filed across the traditions

Lithuanian Balys Index No. 3340, Legends Nos. 659–663
Estonian Aarne FFC XXV 41 No. 49.

Within the index

Filed under The devil hires out.

Filed beside it

Devil hires out to a farmer Devil is employed as a midwife Devils help people at work, but are feared nevertheless

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