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- God of roads (streets). A413
- Fires burnt in streets to ward off witches. G272.4
- Woman tests enduring power of gossip by having a servant ride through streets on a flayed ass. By the third day he has ceased to attract attention. She concludes that it will be the same way in connection with her intended marriage. J1075.1
- Man desirous of traveling sent six miles to deliver a letter. Told that he has now seen the world, for he will never see more than valleys, hills, fields, meadows, water, streets, cities, and villages. J1076.1
- Ingeniously worded boon asked of God combines riches, issue, and restoration of eyesight: "Oh God! I want to see from above the seventh story of my mansion my great-grandsons playing in the streets and eating their cakes from golden vessels." K2371.3
- Bargain: woman rides naked through streets to obtain freedom for citizens. Godiva. M235
- Punishment: disgraceful journey through streets. (Cf. Q432.2.) Q473
- Insolvent debtor drawn through streets. (Cf. Q271.) Q473.0.1
- Corpse of adulteress drawn through streets. (Cf. Q241.) Q473.0.2
- Wife's paramour tied to horse's tail and conducted through streets. (Cf. Q241.) Q473.2.1
- Seducer, who had disguised as woman, is led naked through streets. (Cf. Q243.2.) Q473.3
- During a flood the Virgin descends into the streets to save her image from the flood waters. V284