μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
Filed across the traditions
  • N. Am. Indian Thompson Tales 323 n. 166c
  • Africa (Kaffir) Theal 149.
  • general Penzer IX 89 n. 3
Within the index

Filed under Monstrous births.

4 finer motifs beneath it
Child born in conch shell Child born in a furnace Child born in a bag Child born in pot
Filed beside it
Monster child helps mother Abnormally born child has unusual powers Misshapen child from brother-sister incest. (Cf. T415.) Monstrous birth because mother sees horrible sight Blemished children born of monstrous parent Only half a son is born by queen who ate merely half of mango. (Cf. F525, T589.2.) Poor woman gives birth to child who has no body (merely head or skull) Child with extraordinary members (limbs) Child born bearing an object Thumbling born as result of hasty wish of parents. They wish for a child, no matter how small he may be Woman gives birth to animal Woman gives birth to a plant. (Cf. T543.0.1.) Woman gives birth to a demon Child born with viper in heart (body) White woman bears black child Birthmarks
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 Conception from casual contact with man Miraculous birth Birth of human being from an egg. (Cf. F611.1.11.) Pregnant man Place and conditions of childbirth

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