Tradition analysis result motif count all:
Tradition analysis result motif count cosmo:
Motif Name Description i11 Cosmic turtle or toad A turtle, toad, or frog supports the earth (sky) or is its embodiment i11a The earth was put on the back of a turtle (frog) It is described how the earth was obtained and put on the back of a turtle or frog i26 Dangers on the way of souls On its way to the Beyond, a soul has to defend itself or divert attention of guards who wait for it giving presents to them i27 Chthonic canine A dog is the lord, guard or guide of/to the land of the dead; or dogs live on the way to the land of the dead k27 (motif is not in the correlation table) Competitions and difficult tasks Person is suggested to fulfill tasks that are mortally dangerous or cannot be fulfilled without supernatural helpers or capacities. The person fulfills the tasks and remains alive. A contest between persons has form of a competition or game in which the loser is deprived of his status or life k27e Eating or drinking contest Person or animal must eat (drink) enormous quantity of food (beverage) or eat or drink poisonous beverage or food l72 The obstacle flight Running away from a dangerous being, person throws small objects behind him or her which turn into mighty obstacles on the way of the pursuer