Infidel defies God to strike him with lightning. God does. (Cf. Q221.3.) — Mythoi

Motif

Infidel defies God to strike him with lightning. God does. (Cf. Q221.3.)

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Filed across the traditions

U.S. Baughman.

Within the index

Filed under Death by thunderbolt as punishment.

1 finer motif beneath it

Cattle thief calls on God to strike him with lightning if he has ever stolen a cow or calf. Lightning strikes him

Filed beside it

Destruction of property by thunderbolt as punishment. (Cf. Q595.) Thunder slays people for disregard of him Lightning strikes monk who despises humility. (Cf. Q331.) Ravisher killed by thunderbolt. (Cf. Q244.) Impostor killed by lightning. (Cf. Q262.) Death by thunderbolt as punishment for opposition to holy person. (Cf. Q227.) Death by thunderbolt as punishment for treachery. (Cf. Q261.) Death by thunderbolt as punishment for injustice. (Cf. Q296.) Woman who accused saint of raping her is struck by lightning. (Cf. Q263.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Blasphemy punished. (Cf. Q551.1.8, Q558.4.)

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