Mythological motifs

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• God's chariot goes through the air. A136.3
• Chariot of fire drawn by four steeds of fire. A136.3.1
• Pictorial representations of gods. (Cf. A131.) A137
• God with hammer. A137.1
• God with axe. A137.1.1
• God with club. A137.2
• God with wheel. A137.3
• Wheel symbol. A137.3.1
• Swastika (hooked cross). A137.3.1.1
• God (goddess) with basket. A137.4
• God carries brothers and sisters on his back in basket. A137.4.1
• God (goddess) with cornucopia. A137.5
• Squatting god. A137.6
• The bull with three cranes. (Cf. A132.6.) A137.7
• Small-pox deity rides nude on an ass with the half of a winnowing fan for an umbrella and with a swing in one hand and a broom in the other. A137.8
• Goddess represented as mounted on a drake, attended by eight chief snakes attended by snake jewels. A137.9
• God represented as king, world as his kingdom. A137.10
• God represented in cloud. A137.11
• God represented as bridegroom. A137.12
• God represented as priest. A137.13
• God represented with weapon. A137.14
• God represented with bow of fire. A137.14.1
• God represented with arrow of flames. A137.14.1.1
• God represented with spears as torches. A137.14.2
• God represented with clouds as shield. A137.14.3
• God represented with lightning flashes as sword. A137.14.4
• God represented on high throne surrounded by angels. A137.15
• God represented as meteor. (Cf. A124.) A137.16
• God represented as among seven sheaths of fire. A137.17
• God with long white beard and white moustache. A137.18
• God's ineffable name. A138
• Nature and appearance of the gods – miscellaneous. A139
• Gods (supernatural beings) have many names. (Cf. C432.) A139.1
• Tortoise footstool of God. A139.2
• Dragon god. A139.3
• Vampire goddess. A139.4
• God's voice. A139.5
• God's voice shatters mountain. A139.5.1
• God's voice causes thunder. A139.5.2
• God's words. A139.6
• Distinctive aroma of gods. A139.7
• God appears as an object. A139.8
• God as a tree trunk. A139.8.1
• Goddess appears as coral reef. A139.8.2
• Smoldering fire of volcano as head of goddess. A139.8.3
• God of the wind in shape of kite. A139.8.4
• Goddess in form of tree. A139.8.5
• God in shape of an image. A139.8.6
• Extraordinary physical characteristics of gods. A139.9
• Goddess with red urine. A139.9.1
• Gods have ichor, not blood: can be wounded but not killed. A139.9.2
• Gods covered with red and yellow feathers. A139.9.3
• God with myriad natures. A139.10
• Gods recognized by natural phenomena associated with their worship – color, scent, etc. A139.11
• Long-suffering God. A139.12
• Temperamental goddess. A139.13
• Ugly god. A139.14
• Greedy god. A139.15
• Gods as workmen. A140
• God as craftsman. Hephaistos. A141
• God makes automata and vivifies them. A141.1
• God builds temple in heaven and brings it later to earth. A141.2
• God bores hole in Hell to cause great heat on earth. A141.3
• God lays foundations of earth. A141.4
• Smith of the gods. A142
• God as blacksmith. A142.0.1
• Brazier of the gods. A142.1
• Carpenter (wright) of the gods. A143
• Physician of the gods. A144
• Champions of the gods. A145
• Gods as fishers. (Cf. A165.9.) A147
• Daily life of the gods. A150
• Home of the gods. Elysium, Avalon, earthly paradise. A151
• Home of god where he is the only living one. A151.0.1
• God's abode known to none. A151.0.2
• Home of gods on high mountain. Mt. Olympus. A151.1
• Home of gods inside of hill. A151.1.1
• Home of gods in cave. A151.1.2
• Home of gods in volcano crater. A151.1.3
• Gods live in cloudland. A151.1.4
• Garden of the gods. A151.2
• Home of the gods under the sea. A151.3
• Gods live in spring. A151.3.1
• Home of gods on island. A151.3.2
• Palaces of the gods. A151.4
• God's temple of jewels. A151.4.1
• Palace of gods with door at each end for sun's journey. A151.4.2
• Golden mansions of gods. A151.4.3
• House of god with pillars made of dead chief's bones. A151.4.4
• City of gods (God). A151.5
• God's home on heavenly bodies. A151.6
• God (Indra) has palace on Milky Way. A151.6.1
• Sun and moon as habitations of gods. A151.6.2
• Deity lives in forest. A151.7
• Deity resides in tree. A151.7.1
• God's home under tree of life. (Cf. F441.2.1.) A151.7.1.1
• God in sea of milk. A151.8
• God originally resident among men. A151.9
• God dwells at particular point on earth. A151.10
• Home of God the ark and the temple. A151.10.1
• God's spirit dwells among mortals. A151.11
• God's landing place (on island). A151.12
• God dwells alone in darkness. A151.13
• Various other dwelling places of gods. A151.14
• God's throne. A152
• God's two thrones (of mercy and of justice). A152.1
• Flames surround God's throne. A152.2
• God's throne on wheels. A152.3
• Attendants around God's throne. A152.4
• Heavenly curtain surrounds God's throne. A152.5
• Footstool before divine throne. A152.6
• Bearers of God's throne. A152.7
• Heavenly throne has Jacob's face engraved on it. A152.8
• God's throne becomes hot because of activities on earth. A152.9
• Food of the gods. Ambrosia. A153
• Theft of ambrosia. Food of the gods stolen. A153.1
• Magic food gives immortality to gods. A153.2
• Gods' food gives supernatural growth. A153.2.1
• Banquets of the gods. A153.3
• Moon steals food from banquet of the gods. (Cf. A153.1.) A153.3.1
• Sun, moon and wind dine with their uncle and aunt, thunder and lightning. A153.3.2
• Magic food rejuvenates the gods. A153.4
• Food of gods: meat of "cow of plenty". A153.5
• Why gods only accept blood. A153.6
• God's preference for cooked food. A153.7
• Cannibal gods. (Cf. G11.) A153.8
• Gods nourished by air. A153.9
• Drink of the gods. A154
• Magic drink gives immortality to gods. (Cf. D1040.) A154.1
• Theft of magic mead by Odin. A154.2
• Gods discover liquor. A154.3
• Milk of the gods. A154.4
• Animals of the gods. (Cf. A136.) A155
• Cattle of the sun. A155.1
• Horses of the gods. (Cf. A171.1.) A155.2
• Birds of the gods. (Cf. A165.1.1.) A155.3
• Gods keep mosquitoes as pets. A155.4
• God's elephant. A155.5
• God has enormous elephant. A155.5.1
• Goddess sleeps on bed of snakes. A155.6
• God has his dairies and buffaloes. A155.7
• Precious properties of the gods. A156
• Jewels of the gods. A156.1
• God's crown. A156.2
• God's scepters. A156.3
• God's seal. A156.4
• Chariot of the gods. A156.5
• Weapons of the gods. A157
• Thunderweapon. Stone weapons (axes) brought down by thunderbolt (from Thunder God). A157.1
• Thunderbolt as gods' weapon. A157.1.1
• God's arrows. A157.2
• God's spear. A157.3
• God's shield. A157.4
• God's sword. A157.5
• God's bow. A157.6
• Hammer of thunder god. A157.7
• Clothing of gods. A158
• Daily life of the gods – miscellaneous. A159
• Deity's special drum. A159.1
• Mutual relations of the gods. A160
• Hierarchy of gods. A161
• Division of control of universe among gods. A161.1
• King of the gods. See all references to A101 (Supreme god). A161.2
• Queen of the gods. A161.3
• God presides over all male spirits. A161.4
• Eldest god born in front, younger at back. (Cf. A112.7.) A161.5
• Conflicts of the gods. A162
• Fight of the gods and giants. A162.1
• Recurrent battle (everlasting fight). (Cf. A165.7.) A162.1.0.1
• Combat between god of light and dragon of ocean. A162.2
• Combat between thundergod and devil. (Cf. A157.1, A189.1.1, A284, A285.) A162.3
• Devil (ogre) steals thunder's instruments. A162.3.1
• Thunder and lightning slay devils. A162.3.2
• Brahma cursed by other gods: now has no temples. A162.4
• God reborn of human woman to avenge self on giant. (Cf. A179.5.) A162.5
• Battle between God's orderly (giant) and plague. A162.6
• Single combat between gods. A162.7
• Rebellion of lesser gods against chief. A162.8
• Contests among the gods. A163
• Game between gods. (Cf. A164.3.1.) A163.1
• Gods play chess. A163.1.1
• Marriage or liaison of gods. A164
• Brother-sister marriage of the gods. A164.1
• Mother-son marriage of the gods. A164.1.1
• Adultery among the gods. A164.2
• Polygamy among the gods. A164.3
• Krishna plays cards with his three wives. (Cf. A163.1.) A164.3.1
• Matriarchy among the gods. A164.4
• Polyandry among the gods. A164.5
• God as lover of giantess. A164.6
• Jealous wife of god. A164.7
• Attendants and servants of the gods. A165
• Animals as attendants of god. A165.1
• Ravens as attendants of god. A165.1.1
• Eagle as god's bird. A165.1.2
• Red sea-bird god's pet. A165.1.3
• Messenger of the gods. A165.2
• Deity's messenger can assume any guise he wishes. A165.2.0.1
• Animals as messengers of the gods. A165.2.1
• Wild beasts as messengers of the gods. A165.2.1.1