“brought” — Mythoi

Motifs — first 20 of 105

Thunderweapon. Stone weapons (axes) brought down by thunderbolt (from Thunder God). A157.1
Rain-god and wind-god brought back in order to make liveable weather. Have been banished by sun-god. A287.0.1
Cosmic egg. The universe brought forth from an egg. A641
Creation of universe: genealogical type. A begets B, who begets C, etc. Finally the universe is brought forth in its present form. A645
Origin of sky from egg brought from primeval water. A701.1
Theft of sun. The sun, which is kept by a monster, is stolen and brought to earth. A721.1
Theft of moon. Moon is kept by a monster. It is stolen and brought to earth. A758
Earth brought up from bottom of primeval water. (Cf. A812.) A811
Earth originates from fish brought from bottom of sea. The fish is hacked with knives; hence, mountains. A811.1
Earth brought up by three gods. A811.2
Earth Diver. From a raft in the primeval sea, the creator sends down animals to try to bring up earth. After a number of animals have failed, one (often the muskrat) succeeds. The earth is made from the bit brought up. A812
Hill brought to country as adopted child. A969.6
Flood brought as revenge for injury. A1018.3
Mankind from bones of dead brought from underworld. A1232.1
Man made of earth brought from four different places. A1241.5
Pestilence brought to man in box by messenger from creator. A1337.0.1.1
Bat, diver, and thornbush shipwrecked. Bat brought money, bush put on clothes, and diver brought leather. All shipwrecked. Diver is looking for his leather. Bush looks for his clothers and holds fast to all passers-by. Bat is abroad only at night to escape creditors. (Cf. A2471.4, A2491.1.) A2275.5.3
Tabu: staying two nights in one place until certain event is brought to pass. C761.4.1
Magic epistle (brought from apostle) assures wearer will utter truth. (Cf. D1266.1.) D1316.9
Magic sleep brought on by combing hero's hair lasts six months. D1962.3.1

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