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- Origin of human wisdom. It is kept hidden by monster and is later stolen. It escapes and spreads through the world. (Cf. A1111, A1421.) A1481
- Leviathan casts up gorge which spreads disease. B16.4.1
- Magic trousers conquer enemy. Hero spreads them in air and balls of fire fall from them on enemy. (Cf. D1055.) D1400.1.1
- Saint spreads his cloak (or other clothes) upon the water and rides to his desired destination. (Cf. D1053.) D1524.1.3
- Girl's hair spreads on ground so that it hides her. F555.3.1.1
- Task: crossing weed-filled stream. Hero spreads cloth on weeds and floats across. H1197
- How he knew she was baking cakes. Husband actually knows from observation but wife thinks he has supernatural knowledge and spreads his fame. J1713.1
- Host with overstock of sour wine spreads rumor of dragon at his house. A crowd gathers and he sells all his wine. K484.2