μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Casting of image of Buddha delayed until a maniac's mite is thrown into the furnace.

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“The Princess, after a posthumous title had been conferred upon her, was buried with great magnificence a few miles to the east of the city, while Ch'un-yü remained in the capital, living in such state, and gaining so much influence, that he excited the King's jealousy; and when it was foretold, by means of signs in the heavens, that ruin threatened the kingdom, that its inhabitants would be swept away, and that this would be the work…”

Myths & Legends of China, Chapter XVI · served from our shelf

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Images and druidsMiraculous image of Christ impressed on napkin. VeronicaImage bars way of nun trying to escape convent to join loverImage blamed by suppliant for misfortunesPreacher criticizes the likeness of Christ exhibited in his church. Says that it is unworthy of the originalImage of saint speaksImage of deity in wood (stone). (Cf. V1.11.)Motions of various kinds attributed to images
Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes
City-godsCreation of the universeWild man as king of animalsUnusual animal as riding-horseMarriage to person in dog form. (Cf. B635.4, D141.)Marriage to dog in human formJointed snake can join its segments when it is broken into piecesTabu: looking under certain bell too soonJourney to Land of Women. Island of women, land of maidens, country of the Amazons, etcSpirits and demons (general)Remarkable persons. Extraordinary size, form, appearance, or habitsHeadless person with eyes (eye) and mouth on breast

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