Man put in moon for cursing God. He is now the man in the moon. (Cf. A751, Q221.3.) — Mythoi

Motif

Man put in moon for cursing God. He is now the man in the moon. (Cf. A751, Q221.3.)

Rewards and punishments. · Deeds punished. · Impiety punished. · view the constellation · filed as Q235.1

Filed across the traditions

U.S. Baughman.

Within the index

Filed under Cursing punished.

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Man in the moon. A man is said to be seen in the moon. Various explanations are given as to how he came to be there Blasphemy punished. (Cf. Q551.1.8, Q558.4.)

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