μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
Filed across the traditions
  • Jewish Neuman
  • India Thompson-Balys
  • Hawaii Beckwith Myth 229
  • Philippine (Tinguian) Cole 144
  • N. Am. Indian *Thompson Tales 323 n. 166f.
  • general *Hartland Primitive Paternity I 18, 26
Within the index

Filed under Miraculous conception.

1 finer motif beneath it
Conception from having licked semen-stained loincloth. (Cf. T512.6.)
Filed beside it
Conception from eating Conception from drinking Conception from wish. (Cf. T548.1.) Conception after reciprocal desire for each other Impregnation through glance Conception through dream Conception from extraordinary intercourse Conception from divine impregnation Conception from sunlight Conception from falling rain Conception from bathing. (Cf. D1788.) Conception from wind. (Cf. A715.2, F611.1.9.) Conception from falling star Conception because of prayer Magic impregnation by use of charm (amulet) Impregnation by thunder (lightning)
Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes
Spine test. Attempt to kill hero by throwing him on sharp spine or spike Deceiver in swinging contest killed. Old woman planning to kill hero in swinging game by cutting rope is killed when hero cuts the rope first Miraculous conception Conception from eating Conception from falling rain Miraculous birth Birth of human being from an egg. (Cf. F611.1.11.) Child born in a jug (jar) Pregnant man Place and conditions of childbirth

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