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N28E - The bridge across the sea
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Ю.Е. Березкин, Е.Н. Дувакин. Тематическая классификация и распределение фольклорно-мифологических мотивов по ареалам. Аналитический каталог.
Summary of Motif
In a list of things that do not exist in the world, a bridge across the sea, ocean or lake is mentionedBerezkin category: Fabulous and epic formulas
This is of motif type Adventures and tricks and is part group 13, Formulae
N28 has 7 other sub-motifsN28a. The roots (belt) of mountains or stones are mentioned in myths, riddles, spells, and songs as something that does not really exist. N28b. In a list of things that do not exist in the world, a ladder or stairway to the sky (variant: a ladder in the sky) is mentioned N28c. In a list of things that do not exist in the world, a pillar of the sky is mentioned N28d. In a list of things that do not exist in the world, a lid or covering for the sea, ocean or river are mentioned N28e. In a list of things that do not exist in the world, a bridge across the sea, ocean or lake is mentioned N28f. It is said that water has no boughs or twigs N28g. In a list of things that do not exist in the world, a gall of horse or ass is mentioned N28h. In a list of things that do not exist in the world, horns of the horse are mentioned Click here if would you like to see a distrbution map combining all of N28's motifs? |
Top 10 Motifs with similar dispersal patterns
| Motif | Similarity | Motif Summary |
|---|---|---|
| K35A2 | 100.00% | A man kills an animal with glowing fur. Upon learning of this, an authoritative figure gives him difficult tasks. |
| K27X4 | 99.45% | The character is told to climb a tree (pole, mountain, etc.) while holding a full open vessel in his hand and not spilling a drop from it. |
| H55A | 99.23% | Finding himself in another world, a man sees a husband and wife trying to cover themselves with a single blanket, which is not big enough for them, or they do not have enough room for two on the bed. See motif H55A. |
| I82E | 99.00% | It is said that Venus or another star sold her mother or father in order to adorn herself luxuriously and dress up. |
| K14B | 99.00% | A man is advised not to do anything until he is expressly asked to do so. He unwisely offers to let someone use his knife and is subsequently accused of a crime. |
| M168B | 99.00% | A bird or a person who becomes a bird is given the task of bringing a stick that is neither straight nor crooked. This bird is still searching for it. |
| N25 | 99.00% | said that characters spend a long time (days, weeks, months, years) on the road, but end up walking a journey as long as a grain, needle, or other small object. |
| K27Z7A | 98.78% | A man is going to kill the person who found out why he severely punished his ex-wife. |
| M199J | 98.75% | A giant puts a man on his shoulders to carry him across a river. Believing that the man is strong, he asks why he is so light. The man replies that if he puts all his weight on the giant, the giant will not be able to carry him. The giant pricks him with an awl (knife, nail) and asks him not to put all his weight on him again. |
| K133 | 98.54% | A man notices that his horse (donkey) looks tired and learns that an animal or demonic creature is riding it. Cf. motif M182a. |
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This motif has been recorded in 6 traditions: Tabasaran, Aghul, Dargin (Dargwa), incl. Müregin, Khürkilin, Kubachi, Kumyk, Terekemen, Anatolia Turks, Kirghiz, Mari (Cheremis)