Magic eel pursues man over land — Mythoi

Motif

Magic eel pursues man over land.

Captives and fugitives. · Escapes and pursuits. · Pursuits. · view the constellation · filed as R262

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth Cross.

Within the index

Filed under Pursuits.

Filed beside it

Pursuit by rolling object Pursuer (witch, giant) pulls out tail of fugitive's horse Fugitives trailed by mustard seeds (ashes) dropped from bag. (Cf. R135.) Dew in footprints reveals man's way Pursuit by fire Pursuer follows successive night campfires (each brighter than last)

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