c7


Motif

Motif code: 
c7
Name_eng: 
The flood: breaking the dam
Description: 

In the beginning of times or after the flood a dam of earth, person or creature does not let water to recede. The dam is broken or opened, waters withdraw

Name_rus: 
Потоп: разрушенная преграда
Description_rus: 
Первоначально или после потопа земляная или каменная преграда, тело персонажа или существа препятствуют стоку вод. Позже эта преграда снята или разрушена
Motif type: 
Cosmology and etiology
Motif group: 
03 Cosmogony, the earth and the sky, etiology of the elements, natural and biological phenomena (fire, water, soil, thunderstorms, dream, etc.), cataclysms and cosmic threats, spirits of nature
Motif analysis result: 
2. Only those motifs that are found in America (including the Aleuts, Eskimo and Northern Athabaskans)
3. Only those motifs that are found in Central and South America
Motif analysis result tradition count all: 
33
ATU ID: 
Stith Thompson ID: 

Linked traditions:
Timor: Amarasi, Tetum, Meto, Atoni (incl Mollo), Kédang (Lomblen island), Leti Islands (Leti, Moa, Lakor)
Northern Luzon: Apayao, Bontoc, Nabaloi (Ibaloi), Ifugao, Igorot (highland people, not specified), Ilocan, Ilongot, Isneg, Kalinga, Kankanay, Tingian (Tinggian, Bilongan Itneg); Ibanag, Kasiguran Agta, Keley-i Kallahan
Mindanao: Blaan (Bilaan), Bagobo, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Hiligáynon, Binukid, Magindaan (=Magindanao: main Muslim population), Mandaya, Mansaka, Manobo (Agusan, Ata, Dibabawon, Sarangani, Ilianen), Maranao, Subanon (=Subanun), Subanen, Tboli
Southern Taiwan: Rukai, Paiwan, Puyuma, Saaroa, Ketangalan
Central Taiwan: Bunun (Vonum), La'arua, Tsou, Kanabu, Kanakanabu
Eastern Arunachal Pradesh: Abor (incl Minyong, Shimong, Padam, Pasi, Panggi), Apa Tani (Apatani), Bori, Bugun, Dafla (=Nyishi, Nisi, Nishing, incl Tagin), Gallong (=Galo, Adi), Mishmi
Miao (Hmong) and Yao of Southern China
Lahu, Kucong, Yi, Nosu (Nuosu, Northern Yi), Nisu, Nusu, Sani, Jino, Lolo (incl. Bai), Axi, Nasu
Early Chinese written sources
Chinese folklore: Anhui, Jiangxi and data without precise provinience (incl Hakka, Min Dong)
Lepcha
Georgians
Manchu
Pomo
Hopi
Cora
Tzotzil
Rama, Guatuso
Muisca, Muzo
Paez, Guambia, Pijao; Ilama culture
Yupa (Yukpa)
Yaruro
Napo (Quijo), Kanelo (“Jungle Kechua”)
Barasana, Taibano, Macuna
Desana, Siriano; Tatuyo, Bara, Tuyuca
Letuama, Tanimuca, Ufaina, Yahuna
Andoque
Bora
Pasco, Junin, Huancavelica departments: Central Peru, Sierra (Kechua-speaking communities in Spanish sources XVI-XVII centuries)
Ashaninca (Campa)
Shipibo, Conibo, Setebo
Sichuan Chinese
Henan and Hubei Chinese

Motifs correlation (top 20):
Motif: j51b Shared traditions: 3 All traditions: 4 Weight: 750
Motif: e40 Shared traditions: 2 All traditions: 3 Weight: 667
Motif: b22a Shared traditions: 2 All traditions: 3 Weight: 667
Motif: c40 Shared traditions: 2 All traditions: 3 Weight: 667
Motif: f26 Shared traditions: 3 All traditions: 5 Weight: 600
Motif: g27 Shared traditions: 4 All traditions: 8 Weight: 500
Motif: k56b3 Shared traditions: 1 All traditions: 2 Weight: 500
Motif: c8a1 Shared traditions: 4 All traditions: 8 Weight: 500
Motif: c8a2 Shared traditions: 2 All traditions: 4 Weight: 500
Motif: i81a1 Shared traditions: 3 All traditions: 6 Weight: 500
Motif: f84 Shared traditions: 2 All traditions: 4 Weight: 500
Motif: c41 Shared traditions: 2 All traditions: 4 Weight: 500
Motif: e1a1 Shared traditions: 3 All traditions: 6 Weight: 500
Motif: g8e Shared traditions: 4 All traditions: 9 Weight: 444
Motif: j68 Shared traditions: 3 All traditions: 7 Weight: 429
Motif: c39 Shared traditions: 5 All traditions: 12 Weight: 417
Motif: b1b Shared traditions: 2 All traditions: 5 Weight: 400
Motif: c8f Shared traditions: 2 All traditions: 5 Weight: 400
Motif: j12a Shared traditions: 2 All traditions: 5 Weight: 400