Medieval Scandinavian Motif Database

Digital Index

Motif-Index of Early Icelandic Literature by Inger M. Boberg

A.

Mythological Motifs.

A0-99.

Creator.

A0.

Creator.

References:
cf. A141.1.
BárðSn 43 ch. 20:
 »þann er skapat hafði himin ok jörð«;
Gylf ch. 4 (3);
Ldb ch. 52:
 StrömbäckSejd 75 n.:
 »þeim guði er sólina hafði skapat«;
 cf. LiestølUpph 158;
ÓláfTr ch. 215 in Flb I 263:
 StrömbäckSejd 75 n.:
 »þeim guði er sólina hafði skapat«;
 cf. LiestølUpph 158;
SnE Prol. ch. 1;
Vatnsd ch. XXIII 5, XXXVII 6, XLVI 7, introd. lxxii-iv:
 StrömbäckSejd 75 n.:
 »þeim guði er sólina hafði skapat«;
 cf. LiestølUpph 158.

A2.

Multiple creators.

A2.1.

Three creators.

References:
cf. A109.1.
Gylf ch. 6 (9);
Vsp 17-18 (16-17);
MC 327;
Vries 302, 395.

A10.

Nature of the creator.

A13.

Animal as creator.

References:
cf. A1245.4.

A30.

Creator's companions.

References:
cf. A165.

A100-499.

Gods.

A100-199.

The gods in general.

References:
cf. Schlauch 18-41:
 »The old gods and heroes«.

A100.

Deity.

A101.

Supreme god.

References:
Odin:
 Gylf ch. 4 (3), 11 (20)/
 MC 61/
 Vries 168, 194;
Thor:
 * Vries 230.

A102.

Characteristics of deity.

A102.1.

Omniscient god.

References:
cf. D1810.0.1.

A106.

Opposition of good and evil gods.

References:
cf. A162.
Gylf ch. 19-20 (34);
Vsp *:
 cf. Vries 417.

A109.

Deity: Miscellaneous motifs.

A109.1.

God as a triad.

References:
cf. A2.1.
Gylf ch. 3 ff.;
Vries 195.

A110.

Origin of the gods.

A111.

Parents of the gods.

A111.2.

Father of the gods.

References:
Odin:
 Gylf ch. 6 (9), 11 (20)/
 Vries 194.

A112.

Birth of gods.

A112.1.

God from incestuous union.

A112.1.1.

God from father-daughter incest.

References:
Thor:
 Gylf ch. 6 (9).

A112.4.

God as son of a giant.

References:
Loki:
 Gylf ch. 19 (33)/
 MC 139.

A112.4.1.

God as son of giantess.

References:
Magni:
 Skáldsk ch. 25 (17);
Odin, Vili, Vé:
 Gylf ch. 5 (6);
Viðarr:
 Skáldsk ch. 27 (18).

A112.4.2.

Goddess as daughter of giant.

References:
Hyndl 30;
Skaði:
 Gylf ch. 12 (23)/
 Skáldsk ch. 3 (56).

A112.5.

God as son of nine giantesses.

References:
Heimdallr:
 Hyndl 35-37/
 MC 153.

A112.6.

Gods as sons of supreme god.

References:
* MC 61.

A116.

Twin gods.

References:
cf. Vries 294, 319.

A120.

Nature and appearance of the gods.

A123.

Monstrous gods

A123.4.

God monstrous as to head.

A123.4.1.

God with many heads.

References:
Saxo lib. XIV c. XXXIX 3 465;
cf. Wienecke 1940 142 ff.

A123.5.

God unusual as to arms.

A123.5.1.

God with many arms.

References:
cf. F516.

A123.7.

God unusual as to color.

A123.7.2.

Black god (goddess).

References:
cf. A310.1.
Gylf ch. 20 (34):
 »blá hálf, en hálf með hörundar lit«;
Andr 54/
Bósa 113 ch. 12/
Eyrb LXIII 47/
GHrólf 300 ch. 23/
Grett XXXII 18/
HeðinH 9 ch. 5/
JarlmH 14 ch. 10/
Njála CXVI 17/
ÓláfH in Flb II 136 (FMS V 301)/
SturlSt 612, 627 ch. 12, 18/
ÞorstB in FMS III 189:
 »blár sem Hel«;
HálfH ch. 17 (FAS II 60):
 »heljar-skínn«;
MC 304.

A124.

Luminous god.

References:
Baldr (cf. A431):
Gylf ch. 11 (22)/
MC 129/
Vries 233.

A124.2.

White god.

References:
Heimdallr (cf. A168):
 Gylf ch. 15 (27)/
 MC 152/
 Vries 296.

A125.

Deity in human form (the human form is assumed in most mythologies).

A125.2.

God with red beard.

References:
Flóam ch. 21;
ÓláfTr ch. 213 in FMS II 182, by Odd ch. 59 (47);
Styrbjarnar þáttr FMS V 249;
Rauðgrani:
 BárðSn 15 ch. 8
 cf. BárðSn 40 ch. 18/
 ÖOdd 125 ff. (FAS II 239 ch. 19);
Thor, Odin:
 MC 80/
 Vries 211, 230.

A125.3.

God with gold teeth.

References:
Heimdallr:
 MC 153.

A128.

Mutilated god.

A128.1.

Blind god.

References:
Höðr:
 Gylf ch. 15 (28)/
 Skáldsk ch. 21 (13)/
 Saussaye 268/
 MC 21/
 Vries 237;
Helblindi:
 Grm 46/
 Gylf ch. 11 (20), 19 (33)/
 Skáldsk ch. 24 (16)/
 Vries 305.

A128.2.

One-eyed god (Odin).

References:
cf. F512.1.1;
cf. J151.3;
cf. J163.3.
EgÁsm XIII 10 (FAS III 393);
Saxo lib. I c. VI 7, lib. II c. VII 25, lib. VII c. X 6, etc.;
Skj I A 26, B 24 (Þórbjörn hornklofi);
Völs ch. 11, 44 (42);
MC 21;
Saussaye 226;
Vries 192.

A128.4.

God with one hand. Hand cut or bitten off.

References:
Gylf ch. 21 (33);
Ls in BuggeE 113, 119;
Skáldsk ch. 17 (9);
KrappeÉtudes 11;
MC 21;
Vries 284, 287.

A128.5.

Lame god.

A128.5.1.

God with thick (iron) shoe.

References:
Víðarr:
 Gylf ch. 16 (29)/
 MC 159.

A132.

God in animal form.

References:
cf. F531.1.8;
cf. V1.3.
* Odin:
 Vries 179.
cf. Vries 369 ff.

A132.14.

Ram-god.

References:
* Heimdallr:
 Vries 297;
* Odin:
 Vries 179;
* Thor:
 Vries 205.

A133.

Giant god.

A133.1.

Giant god drinks lakes dry.

References:
cf. F531.3.4.
cf. Thor drinking the sea from horn:
 Gylf ch. 31 (46-47)/
 MC 93.

A136.

Gods with unusual transportation.

References:
cf. A171.

A136.1.

God rides unusual animal.

References:
cf. G241.

A136.1.1.

Deity rides boar.

References:
Freyja:
 Hyndl in BuggeE 153/
 MC 22;
Freyr:
 Skáldsk ch. 15 (7)/
 MC 109.

A136.1.2.

God rides unusual horse.

A136.1.2.1.

Sleipnir: eight-legged horse of Odin.

References:
cf. B15.6.3.
Gylf ch. 8 (15);
Beyschlag 1953 157 ff.
MC 43;
Vries 178;
cf. Skáldsk ch. 25 (17).

A136.1.8.

Goddess flies in bird's plumage.

References:
cf. A171.2.
Vkv (cf. A485.2);
* Freyja:
 MC 120, 126/
 Vries 327;
* Frigg:
 MC 83, 174.

A136.2.

God's (goddess's) wagon drawn by unusual animals.

References:
Gylf ch. 11 (21), 34 (49);
MC 22, 109, 120;
* Goats, cats, boat:
 Vries 327.

A137.

Pictorial representations of gods.

A137.1.

God with hammer.

References:
* Thor (cf. A284):
 Vries 213.

A140.

Gods as workmen.

References:
MC 327.

A141.

God as craftsman.

References:
Gylf ch. 7 (14).

A141.1.

God makes automata and vivifies them.

References:
cf. D1620.
Gylf ch. 6 (9);
Vsp 17-18;
MC 327;
Vries 311.

A142.

Smith of the gods.

References:
cf. L113.6.

A150.

Daily life of the gods.

A151.

Home of the gods.

References:
cf. A661.1.

A151.1.

Home of gods on high mountain.

References:
* MC 23;
Vries 194, 298.

A151.4.

Palaces of the gods.

References:
cf. A661.1.
Grm 4 ff.;
Gylf ch. 7 (14), 18 (32);
MC 327, 329;
Vries 194, 211, 233, 401.

A151.5.

City of gods (God).

References:
Ásgarðr:
 * MC 329.

A153.

Food of the gods.

References:
cf. A661.1.0.3;
cf. D1652.1.9.1.1.

A153.3.

Banquets of the gods.

References:
Forspj 15-23;
Grm 45;
Hym 1;
Ls in BuggeE 113;
Skáldsk ch. 1 (55), 42 (33);
MC 23, 86.

A153.4.

Magic food rejuvenates the gods.

References:
cf. D1338.3.
* MC 178.

A154.

Drink of the gods.

References:
cf. A661.1.0.2.
Grm 25 (cf. D1652.5);
Ls/
Skáldsk ch. 1 (55)/
MC 172.

A154.2.

Theft of magic mead by Odin.

References:
cf. A1464.
Háv 104-10/
Skáldsk ch. 6 (58);
KrappeÉtudes 53;
Leyen 53;
MC 53-54;
Vries 180.

A155.

Animals of the gods.

References:
cf. A136.1.

A155.2.

Horses of the gods.

References:
cf. A171.1.
Gylf ch. 8 (15);
* Gulltoppr:
 MC 153.

A155.3.

Birds of the gods.

References:
cf. A165.1.1.

A156.

Precious properties of the gods.

References:
cf. A157;
cf. B104;
cf. D1123;
cf. F451.5.1.3.
MC 266.

A156.1.

Jewels of the gods.

References:
Brísingamen:
 Sörla 275/
 MC 120-23;
* Draupnir:
 MC 266.

A156.5.

Chariot of the gods.

References:
cf. A136.2.

A157.

Weapons of the gods.

A157.3.

God's spear.

References:
Gungnir:
 Gylf ch. 38 (51)/
 Sigrdr in BuggeE 231/
 Skáldsk ch. 44 (35)/
 Vsp in BuggeE 32/
 MC 66/
 Vries 176.

A157.5.

God's sword.

References:
Gylf ch. 23 (37) (cf. D1601.4.1)/
Skírn 8-9 (cf. D1601.4.1).

A157.7.

Hammer of thunder god.

References:
cf. A137.1;
cf. D1602.15.

A160.

Mutual relations of the gods.

A162.

Conflicts of the gods.

References:
cf. A173.
Gylf ch. 7 (14), 11 (23);
Vsp 21;
Ys ch. 4;
MC 26;
Vries 253-54, 277.

A162.1.

Fights of the gods and giants (jötnar, tröll).

References:
cf. F531.6.12.4.
Gylf ch. 11 (21), 25 (42);
Skáldsk ch. 12 (4), 25 (17), etc.;
Especially of Thor as slayer and pursuer of þursar, jötnar, risar and tröll:
* MC 75, 81, 83-84, 91, 179, 275 ff.;
Vries 218, 228;

A162.3.

Combat between thundergod and devil.

A162.3.1.

Devil (ogre) steals thunder's instruments.

References:
Þrym.

A162.7.

Single combat between gods.

References:
Gylf ch. 38 (51)/
Vsp 53 ff.;
Vries 410.

A164.

Marriage or liaison of gods.

References:
* Vries 268.

A164.1.

Brother-sister marriage of the gods.

References:
cf. A112.1;
cf. T415.
Ls 32, 36;
Ys ch. 4;
MC 102;
Vries 254, 325.

A164.6.

God as lover of giantess.

References:
cf. A188;
cf. F531.6.1.1.
Billing's mær:
 cf. Háv st. 96-102;
Gunnlöð:
 cf. Háv st. 104-10/
 Hárb 18;
Skáldsk ch. 6 (57);
Gylf ch. 23 (37)/
Skírn;
Thor and Odin:
 EgÁsm XII 5-6, XIII 10 (FAS III 390, 393).

A165.

Attendants and servants of the gods.

References:
Beyla:
 Ls in BuggeE 113/
 Vries 280;
Byggvir:
 Ls in BuggeE 113/
 Vries 280;
Eldir:
 Ls in BuggeE 113;
Fimafengr:
 Ls in BuggeE 113;
Fulla:
 Grm in BuggeE 76/
 Gylf ch. 22 (35);
Ganglati:
 Gylf ch. 20 (34);
Ganglöt:
 Gylf ch. 20 (34);
Gná:
 Gylf ch. 22 (35);
Loki:
 Þrym in BuggeE 124;
Röskva:
 Gylf ch. 26 (44)/
 Vries 217;
Skírnir:
 Skírn in BuggeE 90/
 Gylf ch. 21 (33);
Þjálfi:
 Gylf ch. 26 (44)/
 Vries 217.

A165.1.

Animals as attendants of gods.

References:
cf. A661.1.0.5.

A165.1.1.

Ravens as attendants of god.

References:
cf. B147.2.1.1;
cf. B147.2.2.3.
BuggeE 335, 371;
Grm 20;
Gylf ch. 25 (38);
Ys ch. 7;
KrappeEtudes 29 ff.;
Leyen 56;
MC 65;
Vries 177;
cf. Forspjallsljóð in BuggeE 371.

A165.1.2.

Eagle as god's bird.

References:
Odin sends it:
ÞorstB 179 ch. 3.

A165.2.

Messenger of the gods.

A165.2.1.

Animals as messengers of the gods.

A165.2.1.1.

Wild beasts as messengers of the gods.

A165.2.1.1.1.

Wolves as god's dogs.

References:
cf. B575.1.;
cf. F531.4.11.1.
Fjölsv 13-16;
Gylf ch. 25 (38);
MC 65;
Vries 177.

A165.2.2.

Birds as messengers of the gods.

References:
cf. A165.1.1.

A165.4.

Watchman of the gods.

References:
cf. A124;
cf. A132.1;
cf. A471;
cf. A672.2;
cf. F641.1;
cf. F642.
Leyen 6;
MC 152, 329;
Vries 296;
Pering 1941/
cf. Strömbäck 1942 35;
* cf. MC 276, 303, 313, 331.

A165.5

Doorkeeper of the gods.

References:
Syn:
 Gylf ch. 22 (35)/
 MC 186.

A165.7.

Army of the gods (Einherjar).

References:
cf. E151.1.
Gylf ch. 25 (38);
Vafþr 40-41;
Vries 176, 401.

A169.

Mutual relations of the gods - miscellanous.

A169.1.

Judge and tribunal of the gods.

References:
cf. A464;
cf. A669.1.
12 tribunals:
 Skádsk ch 1 (55);
Forseti:
 Gylf ch. 18 (32)/
 Skádsk ch 1 (55)/
 Vries 309/
 MC 162;
Grm 29-30;
Vegt 1;
Þrym 15.

A170.

Deeds of the gods.

A171.

Gods ride through air.

References:
cf. A136.1.

A171.1.

God rides through air on wind-swift horse.

A171.1.2.

Valkyries ride through air and water.

References:
cf. A485.2.
Gylf ch 22 (35 );
HHj in BuggeE 173;
HHu II in BuggeE 191;
MC 185.

A171.2.

God flies in bird's plumage.

References:
cf. A136.1.8;
cf. D1520.35.
Skáldsk ch. 3 (56), 6 (57), 27 (18);
Skj I 16 st. 12;
Þrym 3 ff.

A172.

Gods intervene in battle.

References:
cf. A485.2;
cf. A581.2.
HHj 7 ff.;
HHu I 15 ff.;
Jómsv ch. 45 (34);
Nornag 64 ch. 5 (FAS I 328, Flb I 352);
Saxo lib. III c. II 10, lib. VII c. XII 1, lib. VIII c. IV 8-9;
Sögubr 17 ch. 8 (FAS I 378);
Völs ch. 9, 11-12.

A173.

Gods deposed for a time.

References:
Saxo lib. I c. VII 1, lib. III c. IV 9-13,
 cf. Herrm 109;
SnE Prol. ch. 3-6;
Ys ch. 3;
Vries 318-19.

A180.

Gods in relation to mortals.

References:
cf. A172;
cf. K1301;
cf. K1315.1;
cf. K1811;
cf. Z212.

A185.

Deity cares for favorite individuals.

References:
cf. J151.3;
cf. K1811;
cf. N203.
BárðSn 15-17 ch. 8;
Flóam ch. 20-21;
Gautr 14, 28-29 ch. 4, 7;
Herv 54 ff.;
HrólfKr 76, 92 ch. 26, 30 (FAS I 77, 94);
Reg in BuggeE 216-17;
Saxo lib. I c. VI 7-9, lib. VI c. V 6, lib. VII c. X 3, 6, c. XII 1;
Sögubr 17 ch. 8;
Völs ch. 1, 3, 13, 44;
ÖOdd 125, 137 (FAS II 239 ff.);
Herrm 97;
cf. Óláfr Tryggvason:
 Hkr I 377 ch. 64/
 Hallfr 94, 115, 121.

A185.1.

God helps mortal in battle.

References:
cf. A172;
cf. A581.2.

A187.

Gods and men judge each other.

A187.1.

God as judge of men.

References:
cf. A169.1.

A187.2.

Mortal as umpire of quarrel between gods.

References:
ESveinsson 1929 xxxix-xli;
cf. KetilH 116 ch. 3;
cf. OrmSt in FMS III 221-23;
cf. ÞorstB in FMS III 181;
cf. ÞorstUxaf in FMS III 114.

A188.

Gods and goddesses in love with men.

References:
cf. A164.6.
Saxo lib. III c. II 3 and IV,
cf. Rindr:
 Gylf ch. 17 (30)/
 Skáldsk ch. 20 (12)/
 Herrm 238/
 Vries 185, 190.

A190.

Gods: miscellaneous motifs.

A192.

Death or departure of the gods.

A192.1.

Death of the gods.

References:
At the Doom (Ragnarök):
Gylf ch. 38 (51)/
Vsp 53 (51, 46) ff./
MC 340 ff./
Vries 410 ff.;
Baldr:
 Gylf ch. 33-35 (49-50)/
 Saxo lib. III c. II 7/
  cf. MC 127 ff./
  cf. Vries 234 ff.

A192.2.

Departure of gods.

A192.2.2.

Divinity departs in boat over sea.

References:
Beowúlf:
cf. A513.2;
cf. Herrm 73-74.

A197.

Deity controls elements.

References:
cf. A280;
cf. F531.6.5.4.
MC 32 ff., 68-96, et passim (cf. D2140).

A199.

Gods - additional motifs.

A199.2.

God has magic vision (only) from his throne.

References:
cf. D1151.
BuggeE 76 and 90;
Gylf ch. 6 (9), 9 (17), 23 (37), 36 (50);
* Hliðskjálf:
 MC 22.

A200-299.

Gods of the upper world.

A210.

Sky-god.

References:
* Týr:
 Saussaye 243/
 Vries 286.

A211.

God of heaven.

References:
Odin:
 Skj I 295/
 Saussaye 233;
Heimdallr:
 Vries 297;
Ullr:
 Vries 293.

A220.

Sun-god.

References:
cf. Vries 40;
Olrik-E 68 ff.

A260.

God of light.

References:
* Saussaye 253 ff./
 cf. A124: Baldr.

A280.

Weather-god.

References:
cf. A197.

A282.

Wind-god.

References:
cf. D2142.0.1;
cf. R17;
cf. V11.5;
cf. Z115.
Freyja:
 Sörla 281 (FAS I 403 ch. 8);
Freyr:
 Hallfr 45;
Njörðr:
 Ys ch. 7/
 Gylf ch. 11 (23)/
 MC 102/
 Vries 201, 253;
Odin:
 Hallfr 45/
 Nornag 59-60 ch. 5/
 Reg in BuggeE 215-16/
 MC 40/
 Saussaye 225/
 Vries 187/
 cf. Saxo lib. I c. VIII 16/
 Herrm 104;
Thor:
 Flóam ch. 21/
 Hallfr 45/
 Hell 5-6 ch. 3/
 ÓláfTr ch. 150 in FMS I 303.

A284.

God of thunder.

References:
Thor (cf. K235; K235.2; K235.4; K1321.3.1):
* Saussaye 236/
MC 68/
Vries 213, 228;
Fjörgynn:
Vries 314?.

A289.

Other weather-gods.

A289.1.

Frost-god.

References:
cf. F531.1.9.
cf. King Snær in Flb I 21, 219 (FAS II 3-5, 17-21)/
 Snio in Saxo lib. VIII c. XI/
 Herrm 580.

A300-399.

Gods of the underworld.

A310.

God of the world of the dead.

References:
cf. A487;
cf. E481.1;
cf. F167.9;
cf. V64.
Saxo lib. II c. VII 22;
* Odin:
 Saussaye 227/
 Vries 175.

A310.1.

Goddess of world of the dead.

References:
cf. A123.6;
cf. A671.
Völs ch. 18/
BuggeE 223:
»En þú, Fáfnir, ligg i fjörbrotum, þar er þik Hel hafi«;
Hel:
 Gylf ch. 19-20 (33)/
 MC 303/
 Saussaye 280;
Freyja:
 Eg ch. 78/
 Gylf ch. 13 (24)/
 MC 121-122/
 Saussaye 276;
cf. KrappeÉtudes 45.

A310.2.

God of the slain.

References:
Odin:
MC 44;
Freyja (and Odin):
MC 121.

A310.3.

God of the hanged.

References:
Odin (cf. J162):
 MC 43;
 cf. Vries 148-49.

A400-499.

Gods of the earth.

A400.

God of earth.

A400.1.

Goddess of earth.

References:
MC 194;
Vries 212, 328, 334.

A401.

Mother Earth.

References:
SnE Prol. ch. 1;
MC 194;
Vries 103.

A410.

Local gods.

A417.

Gods of the Quarters.

References:
cf. A665.2.1.2.

A420.

God of water.

References:
MC 167: Mímir.

A421.

Sea-god.

References:
cf. D2151.
Njörðr:
 MC 102/
 Vries 253;
Ægir:
 MC 171/
 Vries 365.

A421.1.

Sea-goddess.

References:
Rán:
Friðþj VI 13 (FAS II 78, 493)/
Reg in BuggeE 212/
Völs ch. 14/
MC 190/
Vries 365.

A423.

Waves as girls, daughters or widows of the sea-god.

References:
Herv 72, 77, 132, 136 (FAS I 479, 481-82);
HHu I 29;
Skáldsk ch. 34 (25), 42 (33);
Sól 79;
Vegt 12;
cf. MC 190;
cf. Vries 255.

A430.

God of vegetation.

A431.

God of fertility.

References:
cf. A473.
Baldr:
 Vries 244;
Beyla:
 Vries 280;
Byggvir:
 Vries 280;
Freyr:
 Ys ch. 9-11/
 Saussaye 252/
 Vries 256;
Fjölnir:
 Ys ch. 9-11/
 Vries 270;
Lóðurr:
 Vries 312;
Njörðr:
 Ys ch. 9-11/
 Vries 253;
Odin:
 Vries 170, 187, 201;
* Thor:
 Vries 228;
Ullr:
 Vries 294.

A431.1.

Goddess of fertility.

References:
Fjörgyn:
 Vries 314;
Freyja:
 MC 122 etc.;
Frigg:
 e.g. Völs ch. I/
 Vries 324, 326.

A450.

God of trades and professions.

A452.

God of hunting.

References:
Ullr:
 Gylf ch. 17 (30)/
 Skáldsk ch. 22 (14)/
 Vries 289, 293.

A457.1.

Goddess of hunting.

References:
Skaði:
 Gylf ch. 12 (23)/
 Vries 254, 335.

A454.

God of healing.

References:
cf. Odin-Rostar:
 Saxo lib. III c. IV 5, lib. IX c. IV 12.

A454.1.

Goddess of healing.

References:
Eir:
 Gylf ch. 22 (35)/
 MC 186/
 Vries 328.
cf. Fáfn 12-13;
cf. Fjölsv 40.

A459.

God of trades and professions - miscellanous.

A459.1.

God or Goddess of skiing (or snow-shoes).

References:
MC 105;
Skaði:
Vries 294;
Ullr:
MC 156/
Vries 293-94;
Þorri (cf. Vries 295 n. 3):
Hversu Noregr byggðist, in Flb I 21-22 (FAS II 3-4).

A460.

Gods of abstractions.

A461.

God of wisdom.

References:
Baldr:
Gylf ch. 11 (22);
Odin:
Háv 141;
Týr:
Gylf 14 (25).

A462.

God of beauty.

A462.1.

Goddess of beauty.

References:
Freyja:
Gylf ch. 13 (24)/
Leyen 8.

A463.

God of fate.

A463.1.

The Fates.

References:
cf. D1311.3;
cf. M301.12.
ÁsmS fol. 8b;
ÁsmVík ch. 19;
Fáfn 11-13 (= Völs ch. 18);
Gylf ch. 8 (15);
Herv 155 (FAS I 508; Skj II 276);
HrólfKr 95 ch. 32 (FAS I 97);
Krákumál st. 24, ed. Skj I 654 (FAS I 308-9);
Nornag ch. 10 (in Flb I 358 = FAS I 340-41);
Saxo lib. VI c. IV 12;
Vsp 20.
cf. Bisk I 497-98;
cf. Sturl I 285-86;
cf. MC 238;
cf. Saussaye 312;
cf. Vries 380.

A463.1.1.

The Fates weave.

References:
Njála ch. 157;
Skj I A 419, B 389 Darraðarljóð,
cf. Holtsmark 1939 74-96;
cf. Holtsmark 1940, 7-8.

A464.

God of justice.

References:
Týr:
 Vries 286;
Forseti (cf. A169.1.):
 MC 162.

A465.

God of the arts.

A465.1.

God of poetry.

References:
cf. A154.2.
Bragi:
 MC 160/
 Vries 312;
Odin:
 MC 55/
 Vries 168, 180.

A471.

God of prophecy.

References:
cf. D1711.6.1.
* Heimdallr:
 Vries 296;
* Odin:
 Vries 185.

A471.1.

Goddess of prophecy.

References:
Frigg:
 Gylf ch. 11 (20)/
 Ls 29;
Gefion:
 Ls 21.

A473.

God of wealth.

References:
cf. A431.
Freyr:
 Vries 265;
Njörðr:
 Vries 253;
cf. Skj I 40 st. 17.

A474.

Gods of youth and age.

A474.1.

God of youth.

A474.1.1.

Goddess of youth.

References:
Iðunn (D1338.3.):
 Gylf ch. 14 (26)/
 MC 178/
 Vries 333;
 cf. Forspj 6-14.

A475.

God of love.

A475.1.

Goddess of love.

References:
Freyja:
 Gylf ch. 13 (24)/
 MC 120/
 Vries 328;
Sjöfn:
 Gylf ch. 22 (35)/
 * Vries 328.

A476.

Goddess of chastity.

References:
Gefion:
 Gylf ch. 22 (35):
 »hon er mær, ok henne þiona þær, er meyiar andaz«.

A484.

God of oaths.

References:
cf. Vries 116-17;
To swear »at hringi Ullar":
 cf. M112;
 Akv 30/
 Vries 288, 293.

A484.1.

Goddess of oaths.

References:
Vár:
 Gylf ch. 22 (35)/
 MC 186.

A485.

God of war.

References:
cf. A172.
Freyr (»Freys leikr"):
 Skj I 23/
 Vries 256;
Odin:
 Sigrdr in BuggeE 229/
 Völs ch. 21 (20)/
 KetilH 135 ch. 5/
 Skj I 176/
 MC 40, 55/
 Vries 168, 173;
Thor
 Vries 227;
Týr:
 KrappeÉtudes 1
 MC 98/
 Vries 286.

A485.2.

Valkyries (shield-maidens).

References:
cf. A171.1.2.
Gylf ch. 13 (24), 22 (35);
HHu I 15 ff., II 191;
HHj 7 ff.;
Skj I 22, 112, etc.;
Vsp 30;
Saussaye 304;
Vries 384.

A485.3.

God of single-combats.

References:
Ullr:
 Gylf ch. 17 (31)/
 MC 156.

A487.

God of death.

References:
cf. A310.
Odin:
 EgÁsm XVIII 10 (FAS III 407)/
 Gautr 5, 7 ch. I (FAS III 7, 10)/
 Herv 10, 11, 97-98 (FAS I 422-24)/
 HrómGr 366 ch. 2/
 RagnarS 466 ch. 5 (FAS I 358, Skj II 261)/
 Sinfj in BuggeE 202/
 Völs ch. 10/
 cf. Vries 175, 196;
* Thor:
 Vries 227, 229.

A487.1.

Goddess of death.

References:
cf. A310.1.-2.
Freyja:
 Gylf ch. 13 (24)/
 Vries 326.

A490.

Miscellaneous gods of the earth.

A493.

God of fire.

References:
cf. D2158;
cf. Z119.
Logi:
 Gylf ch. 29 (46)/
 Vries 364;
* Loki (?):
 Vries 306.

A500-599.

Demigods and culture heroes.

A510.

Origin of culture hero (demigod).

A513.

Coming of culture hero (demigod).

A513.2.

Culture hero arrives (and departs) in boat.

References:
Beowúlf:
 cf. Herrm 73-74/
 Saxo lib. I c. XII.

A530.

Culture hero establishes law and order.

A531.

Culture hero (demigod) overcomes monsters.

References:
cf. B11.11.

A570.

Culture hero still lives.

References:
cf. Saxo lib. V c. XVI 1-3;
Herrm 380.

A571.

Culture hero asleep in mountain.

References:
cf. MC 316.

A581.

Culture hero (divinity) returns.

A581.2.

Culture hero returns and aids followers in battle.

References:
cf. A172.
Óláfr helgi:
 cf. R165/
 Geisli in Skj I 434, 441/
 MagnúsG ch. 27 in Hkr III;
HákonH ch. 21 in Hkr III 430/
Knytl ch. 22.

A600-899.

Cosmogony and cosmology.

A600-699.

The universe.

A600-649.

Creation of the universe.

References:
MC 327;
Vries 386 ff.

A600.

Creation of the universe.

A605.

Primeval chaos.

References:
Gylf ch. 4;
Vsp 1;
Saussaye 340 f.;
Vries 387.

A605.2.

Primeval cold.

References:
cf. A621.1.
Gylf ch. 5;
KrappeÉtudes 46 n. 2.

A610.

Creation of universe by crator.

References:
cf. A0.

A614.

Universe from parts of creator's body.

References:
See A642.

A620.

Spontaneous creation of universe.

A620.1.

Spontaneous creation - evolutionary type.

References:
MC 327 ff.

A621.

Universe from congealed vapor.

References:
cf. A605.2.

A621.1.

Creation from vapor-produced primeval giant.

References:
cf. A605.1;
cf. A642.
Gylf ch. 5;
Vafþr 31;
Saussaye 341 ff.;
Vries 387.

A622.

Universe created out of fire world.

References:
MC 279, 324, 326.

A623.

Universe created out of ice and mist.

References:
Herrm 584;
MC 324-26.

A625.

World parents: sky-father and earth-mother as parents of the universe.

References:
MC 194
cf. Gylf ch. 6 (9).

A632.

Succession of creations and cataclysms. From the ruins of earlier creation a new one is raised.

References:
Gylf ch. 41 (53);
Vsp 59 (56, 52);
MC 344.

A640.

Other means of creating the universe.

A642.

Universe from body of slain giant.

References:
cf. A621.1;
cf. A831.2.
Grm 40-41;
Gylf ch. 5;
Vafþr 21;
MC 324;
Saussaye 341;
Vries 386, 390.

A650-699.

Nature of the universe.

A650.

The universe as a whole.

A651.

Hierarchy of worlds. A series of worlds one above the other.

References:
Alv 9;
Saussaye 346 n. 4;
Vries 297, 400.

A651.1.

Series of upper worlds.

A651.1.1.

Three heavens.

References:
Gylf ch. 9 (17).

A651.1.4.

Seven heavens.

References:
cf. A651.3.1;
cf. Z71.5.

A651.3.

Worlds above and below.

A651.3.1.

Seven worlds above and below.

References:
cf. Sól 52:
 »sigrheima sjau«.

A651.3.1.1.

Nine worlds above and below.

References:
cf. Z71.6.
Gylf ch. 4 (3);
Vafþr 43;
Vsp 2;
MC 330.

A652.

World-tree.

References:
cf. A878.

A657.

River connecting earth and upper and lower worlds.

References:
cf. F141.
MC 304, 313;
cf. Vafþr 16.

A657.1.

Bridge connecting earth and heaven.

References:
cf. E481.2.1;
cf. F152.
Bifröst or the rainbow:
Gylf ch. 6 (13), 8 (15), 15 (27);
Vries 402.

A658.

Size and distances of the universe.

A658.1.

Nine days' fall from heaven to earth.

A658.1.1.

Nine nights' riding from heaven (earth) to hell.

References:
Gylf ch. 34 (49);
MC 304.

A660.

Nature of the upper world.

A661.

Heaven. A blissful upper world.

A661.1.

Valhöll. The hall of the warriors who go to Odin.

References:
cf. A151;
cf. F771.1.1.
Grm 8, 23 ff.;
Gylf ch. 2, 24 (38)-25 (41);
MC 312;
Vries 175, 357.

A661.1.0.1.

Valhöll has 640 doors.

References:
cf. F782.
Grm 23;
Gylf ch. 25 (40);
Vries 401.

A661.l.0.2.

Goat (Heiðrún) in Valhöll gives mead.

References:
Grm 25;
Gylf Ch. 25 (39);
MC 313-14;
Vries 390, 406.

A661.1.0.3.

Hog (Sæhrímnir) in Valhöll gives meat.

References:
cf. D1652.1.9.1.1.
Grm 18;
Gylf ch. 24 (38);
MC 313.

A661.1.0.4.

Deer (Eikþyrnír) in Valhöll fills the fountain Hvergelmir.

References:
cf. A878.3.5;
cf. E731.14.
Grm 26;
Gylf ch. 25 (39);
Vries 390.

A661.1.0.5.

Cock in Valhöll awakes the gods.

References:
cf. Z65.2.
Vsp 43 (42, 33);
Gullinkambi:
* MC 50, 276, 313.

A665.

Support of the sky.

A665.2.

Pillar supporting sky.

References:
* cf. MC 334.

A665.2.1.

Four sky-columns.

A665.2.1.2.

Four dwarfs support the sky.

References:
Gylf ch. 5 (8);
Skj I 156;
Vsp 11;
MC 264-65;
Vries 367, 393.

A669.

Nature of the upper world - miscellaneous.

A669.1.

Judges in the upper world.

References:
cf. A169.1.
Gylf ch. 7 (14), 8 (15).

A670.

Nature of the lower world.

A671.

Hell. Lower world of torment.

References:
cf. A310.1.;
cf. E755.2.
Völs ch. 38 (36):
 »svelta í hel«;
Völs ch. 39 (37):
 »fara til heljar«;
HrólfKr 15 ch. 4:
 »heim til heljar«;
Þiðr I 311/
HálfdE XV 7 (FAS III 540):
 »vera i helju«;
ÞorstUxaf 260 (FMS III 128; FjÍsl 460):
 »liggja í milli heims ok heljar«;
Kóngab 30:
 »leiða í helju«;
HjÖlv 463 ch. 5/
Þiðr I 271:
 »heimta úr helju«;
cf. Gylf ch. 20 (34);
MC 303;
Saussaye 256, 291;
Vries 399;
Fritzner I 779-81:
 »hel«.

A671.0.1.

Hell located to the north.

References:
Vsp 38 (34);
MC 319.

A671.2.

Horrible sights in hell.

References:
cf. Q560;
cf. 511.2.

A671.2.1.

Serpents in hell.

References:
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 14/
Herrm 596;
Vsp 38 (37, 34);
MC 319, 321.

A671.2.2.

Rivers of blood in hell.

A671.2.2.1.

Rivers of poison in hell.

References:
cf. * MC 319/
Vsp 38 (37, 34).

A671.2.2.2.

River (in hell) filled with weapons.

References:
Grm 27;
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 14;
Vsp 36;
MC 320-21;
Vries 400.

A671.2.2.6.

Other rivers in hell.

References:
cf. A878.1.1;
cf. F162.2.
Perjurers, murderers, and adulterers wade in rapid currents:
 Vsp 39 (38, 35);
Vaðgelmir, where liars are punished:
 Reg 4;
MC 318
Vries 394.

A671.2.5.

Dragons in hell.

References:
Vsp 39 (38, 35), 66 (59);
Niðhöggr (cf. A878.3):
 Vries 369, 394;
MC 319, 332.

A671.2.6.

Wolf in hell.

References:
Vsp 39 (38. 35);
MC 319.

A671.4.

Well in hell.

References:
cf. A878.1.1.
Hvergelmir:
 MC 319, 324;
Mímir's well:
 MC 332.

A671.5.

Gate around hell.

References:
cf. F776.2.
valgrind:
 Fjölsv 26/
 Ls 63/
 Skírn 35;
nágrindr:
 Grm 22;
þrymgjöll:
 Fjölsv 10;
helgrindr:
 Gylf ch. 34 (49)/
 Herv 25 (= Skj II 266);
MC 130;
Vries 400.

A672.

Stygian river. River in lower world.

References:
cf. E481.2.1;
cf. F141.
Gylf ch. 34 (49);
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 14/
Herrm 102;
Saussaye 350;
Vries 394;
MC 330.
cf. ad HálfdE XVIII 7 (ASB XV 33).

A672.1.

Ferryman on river in lower world.

References:
cf. E481.2.2;
cf. F90.
Odin:
Sinfj in BuggeE 202/
MC 45/
cf. Hárb.;
Guthmundus:
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 11, 19/
Herrm 597/
MC 321.

A672.2.

Maiden at the bridge to hell.

References:
Móðguðr at »Gjallarbrú«:
Gylf ch. 34 (49)/
MC 130, 304/
Vries 400.

A673.

Hound of hell (Garmr).

References:
cf. A1082.22.
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 12 (7);
Vegt 3;
Vsp 44, 49, 58;
Vries 370;
MC 303.
cf. Fjölsv 13-18;
cf. ÞorstVík 423 ch. 15.

A673.2.

Cock of hell.

References:
cf. A878.3.6;
cf. Z65.2.
Vsp 43 (42, 33)/
MC 302.

A690.

Miscellaneous worlds.

A692.

Islands of the blest.

References:
cf. E481.2.

A694.

Christian paradise.

References:
cf. F111.

A696.

World of serpents.

References:
cf. B225.1.

A700-799.

The heavens.

A700.

Creation of the heavenly bodies.

A700.1.

Heavenly bodies from objects thrown into sky.

References:
cf. A763.

A701.

Creation of the sky.

A701.2.

Creation of sky from Ymir's skull.

References:
Gylf ch. 5 (8);
MC 325.

A705.

Origin and nature of clouds.

A705.1.

Origin of clouds.

References:
From Ymir's brain:
Gylf ch. 5 (7)/
MC 325/
Vries 386.

A710-739.

The sun.

A710.

Creation of the sun.

References:
cf. A747.

A720.

Nature and condition of the sun.

References:
cf. A0.

A724.

Chariot of the sun.

References:
Gylf ch. 6 (10);
MC 198.

A724.1.

Charioteer of the sun. Sun drives his horses and chariot across sky.

References:
Forspj 24;
Grm 11- 14;
Gylf ch. 6 (11);
MC 196.

A736.

Sun as human being.

A736.1.

Sun and moon as man and woman.

A736.1.1.

Sun sister and moon brother.

References:
Gylf ch. 6 (11);
Vsp 5;
MC 196.

A736.1.2.

Sun-brother and moon-sister.

References:
Systir Mána:
Reg 23.

A737.

Causes of eclipses.

A737.1.

Eclipse caused by monster devouring sun or moon.

References:
cf. A1170.
MC 385 n. 59;
Saussaye 344.

A740-759.

The moon.

A740.

Creation of the moon.

A747.

Person transformed to moon.

References:
Sun and moon transformed by the gods, because they were angry at their father's insolence giving his children these names:
BuggeE 334/
Gylf ch. 6 (11)/
Vafþr 23/
MC 183.
cf. Holtsmark 1945 139-54.

A750.

Nature and condition of the moon.

A751.

Man in the moon.

A751.7.

Two children in moon with yoke and bucket.

References:
cf. A747.

A755.

Causes of moon's phases.

References:
cf. A747.

A757.

Moon-boat.

A757.1.

Moon-chariot.

References:
See A724.

A760-799.

The stars.

A760.

Creation and condition of stars.

A763.

Stars from objects thrown into sky.

References:
Sparks:
 Gylf ch. 5 (8);
Giant's eyes:
 Hárb 19/
 Skáldsk ch. 4 (56);
Giant's toe:
 Skáldsk ch. 26 (17)/
 Skj I 4/
 cf. KrappeÉtudes 79;
MC 325-26, 328;
Vries 221-22.

A790.

The heavenly lights.

A791.

Origin of the rainbow.

References:
Cf. A657.1.

A791.3.

Rainbow made as bridge by the gods.

References:
Gylf ch. 6 (13);
MC 329.

A791.4.

Rainbow has three colors.

References:
Gylf ch. 6 (13);
MC 329.

A800-899.

The earth.

A800.

Creation of the earth.

A810.

Primeval water.

A816.

Earth rises from sea.

References:
Vsp 59;
MC 325;
cf. Olrik 1902 262 ff.

A830.

Creation of earth by creator.

A831.

Earth from body of person (animal).

A831.2.

Earth from giant's body (Ymir).

References:
cf. A642;
cf. A875.1;
cf. A978.1.
Gylf ch. 5 (8);
Vafþr 20-21 in BuggeE 67-68;
MC 325;
Vries 386.

A840.

Support of the earth.

A841.

World-columns.

References:
cf. A665.

A870.

Nature and condition of the earth.

A871.

Earth square with four quarters.

References:
cf. A665.2.1.2.

A875.

Earth wheel-shaped.

A875.1.

Navel of the earth.

References:
cf. the castle Miðgarðr made of Ymir's brows:
 Grm 41/
 Gylf ch. 6 (9)/
 cf. A831.2;
Vries 396.

AB75.2.

Well in the midst of earth, from which eleven rivers originate.

References:
Gylf ch. 4;
MC 330, 333.

A876.

Midgard serpent. A serpent surrounds the earth.

References:
cf. B91;
cf. F614.5.
Gylf ch. 19 (33);
Saussaye 346;
MC 279, 328;
Vries 46, 225, 369, 397.

A878.

Earth-tree. Tree of life or fate.

References:
cf. A652.
Mímameiðr:
 Fjölsv 19-24;
Yggdrasill:
 Vries 402 ff.;
Gylf ch. 8 (15);
Vsp 19;
Leyen 13;
MC 331 ff.;
Saussaye 346;
Olrik 1917 49 ff.;
Olrik-E 367;

A878.1.

Stream of paradise from roots of earth-tree.

References:
cf. F162.2.

A878.1.1.

Others streams from roots of earth-tree.

References:
cf. A67l.2.2.6.
Grm 28-29;
Vries 394, 403.

A878.1.2.

Three wells under the three roots of earth-tree.

References:
cf. A671.1.
Gylf ch. 8 (15-16);
Vries 403.
cf. Heimslýsing in Hb 150-52.

A878.3.

Animals at earth-tree.

A878.3.1.

Snake(s) at roots of earth-tree.

References:
cf. A671.2.5.
Grm 34, 35;
Gylf ch. 8 (16);
Vries 403, 405;
Níðhöggr:
 MC 319, 332;
* etc.

A878.3.2.

Hart(s) eating of the earth-tree.

References:
cf. A661.1.4.4.
Grm 33, 35;
MC 332;
Vries 403.

A878.3.3.

Chattering squirrel in the earth-tree.

References:
Grm 32;
Vries 403;
Ratatoskr:
 MC 332;
cf. Liungman 1955 18.

A878.3.4.

Wise eagle in the earth-tree.

References:
Grm 32;
Gylf ch. 8 (16);
Vries 403;
MC 332.

A878.3.5.

Hawk in the earth-tree.

References:
Veðrfölnir:
 Grm 32;
 Gylf ch. 8 (16);
 Vries 403;
 MC 332.

A878.3.6.

Golden cock in earth-tree.

References:
cf. Z65.2.
Viðofnir:
Fjölsv 18, 23-26/
MC 331.

A900-999.

Topographical features of the earth.

A910-949.

Water features.

A920.

Origin of the seas.

A920.1.

Origin of lakes.

References:
cf. A951.

A922.

Ocean made from blood.

References:
Gylf ch. 5 (8);
Vries 386/
cf. A831.2.

A928.

Giant drinks up ocean.

References:
cf. F531.3.4;
cf. K82.1.

A930.

Origin of dreams.

References:
cf. A878.1.1.

A933.

River from urine of goddess (giantess).

References:
Skáldsk ch. 27 (18);
Skj I 141;
Vries 224.

A933.1.

River from the slaver of Fenris-wolf.

References:
Gylf ch. 21 (34);
MC 328.

A934.

Various origins of rivers.

A934.8.

Rivers from mythical well.

References:
cf. A875.2.

A940.

Origin of other bodies of water.

A941.

Origin of springs.

References:
cf. D1567.1.

A941.3.

Spring from striking earth with sword.

References:
cf. A941.4.2.1.

A941.4.

Spring breaks forth to commemorate experiences of hero (deity).

A941.4.1.

Spring breaks forth to commemorate place of death or burial.

References:
cf. A941.5.8.

A941.4.2.

Spring breaks forth at primitive hero's need.

A941.4.2.1.

Spring breaks forth at need of demigod's warriors.

References:
Saxo lib. III c. II 12/
Herrm 216/
MC 134.

A941.5.

Spring breaks forth through power of saint.

A941.5.8.

Spring from innocent king's blood.

References:
IngaK ch. 32 in Hkr III 396 (ch. 29 in FMS VII 251);
ÓláfH ch. 229 in FMS V 107;
Saxo lib. XIII c. VII 1.

A950-999.

Land features.

A950.

Origin of the land.

A951.

Contours of land caused by plowing of goddews.

References:
cf. K185.8.
Gylf ch. 1;
Skj I 3/
Ys ch. 5;
Holtsmark 1944 169-79;
Olrik 1910, 4 ff.;
Saussaye 280; MC 181;
Vries 329-30.

A955.

Origin of islands.

A955.4.

Island plowed out by goddess.

References:
Gylf ch. 1;
Skj I 3/
Ys ch. 5;
Holtsmark 1944 169-79;
Olrik 1910, 4 ff.;
Saussaye 280; MC 181;
Vries 329-30.

A960.

Creation of mountains (hills).

A961.

Mountains from primeval animal.

A961.5.

Mountains (cliffs) from bones of killed giant.

References:
Gylf ch. 5 (8);
Vafþr 20-21 in BuggeE 67-68;
Vries 386;
* MC 325;
cf. A831.2.

A970.

Origin of rocks and stones.

References:
Gylf ch. 5 (8);
From teeth and bones of slain giant (cf. A831.2.):
MC 325;
Vries 386.

A972.

Indentions on rocks from prints left by man (beast).

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 141 in FMS X 280;
Saxo lib. VI c. VII 10.

A972.1.

Indentions on rocks from imprint of gods and saints.

A972.1.1.

Indentions on rocks from footprints of Christ.

References:
Kirial 66.

A972.4.

Imprint of horse in rocks.

References:
Þiðr I 157, 220.

A974.

Rocks from transformation of people to stone.

References:
cf. F451.3.2.1;
cf. F531.6.12.2.
Petrified woman:
Grett ch. 65.

A977.

Origin of particular stones or groups of stones.

A977.1.

Giant responsible for certain stones.

References:
Hone-quarries from giant's hone-weapon:
 Skáldsk ch. 25 07);
Mökkurkálfi and Hrungnir:
 cf. D1620.1.

A980.

Origin of particular places.

A986.

Bridge of the gods.

References:
cf. A657.1.

A989.

Origin of particular places - miscellaneous.

A989.4.

Pile of stones (cairn) marks site of battle.

References:
cf. P554.

A1000-1099.

World calamities and renewals.

A1000.

World catastrophe (Ragnarök).

References:
Gylf ch. 37 (51);
Skj II 20 ff. (Merlinússpá);
Vsp 7;
Vries 410;
MC 336;
Olrik 1902.

A1001.

Series of world catastrophes.

References:
Gylf ch. 37 (51);
Vsp;
MC 336
Olrik 1902.

A1002.

Doomsday.

References:
Vsp 40 ff.;
Vries 410/
MC 336/
Olrik 1902.

A1006.

Renewal of world after world calamity.

References:
Hyndl 43-44;
Skáldsk ch. 9;
Vsp 59;
Saussaye 352;
Vries 411.

A1006.1.

New race from single pair (or several) after world calamity.

References:
cf. A1045.

A1010.

Deluge.

References:
Gylf ch. 5 (7);
SnE Prol. ch. 1;
Vries 411/
MC 336/
Olrik 1902.

A1012.

Flood from tears.

A1012.2.

Flood from urine.

References:
cf. A933.

A1012.3.1.

Flood from blood.

References:
From Ymir's blood (cf. A831.2.):
Gylf ch. 5 (8)/
Vries 386.

A1020.

Escape from deluge.

A1021.

Deluge: escape in boat (ark).

References:
Vries 393;
cf. Gylf ch. 5 (7).

A1021.2.

Bird scouts sent out from ark.

References:
cf. B291.
cf. Ldb ch. 5.

A1030.

World-fire.

References:
cf. F702.
Gylf ch. 37 (51);
Hyndl 49;
Vsp 57;
MC 339;
Olrik 1902 I 195.

A1040.

Coutinuous winter destroys the race (fimbulvetr).

References:
Gylf ch. 37 (51);
Hyndl 42;
Vafþr 44;
Olrik 1902 I 167;
Vries 413, 420.

A1045.

One pair escapes continuous winter and renews race.

References:
Gylf ch. 41 (53);
Vafþr 45;
Olrik 1902 I 262.

A1050.

Heavens break up at end of world.

References:
Skj I 321;
Vsp 52;
Olrik 1902 I 201.

A1051.

Behavior of stars at end of world.

A1051.1.

Stars fall down at end of world.

References:
Skj I 79;
Vsp 57.

A1052.

Behavior of sun at end of world.

A1052.1.

Sun devoured by monster at end of world.

References:
cf. Olrik 1902 I 189.

A1060.

Earth-disturbances at end of world.

A1061.

Earth sinks into sea at end of world.

References:
Vsp 57;
Hyndl 42;
Skj I 79, 321;
Olrik 1902 I 175;
Vries 415.

A1062.

Mountains fall together at end of world.

References:
Skj I 79;
Vsp 52;
Olrik 1902 I 201.

A1070.

Fettered monster's escape at end of world. Giant, or monster, is fettered in depths of the earth. His movement causes earthquakes. When he succeeds in freeing himself from the fetters and escaping, the world will end.

A1071.

Fettering of underground monster.

A1071.1.

Underground monster fettered by trick. Is persuaded to try on fetters.

References:
cf. F864.1.
Gylf ch. 21 (34).

A1072.

Form of fettered monster.

A1072.1.

Fettered monster in human form (Loki).

References:
Gylf ch. 36 (50);
Ls 49;
Saxo lib. VIII c. XV 8;
Vegt 138;
Vsp 34-35;
Olrik 1902 I 234;
Vries 413.

A1072.2.

Fettered monster as ferocious animal (Fenrisúlfr).

References:
cf. F864.1.
Gylf ch. 37 (51);
Olrik 1902 I 234;
Vries 369.

A1080.

Battle at end of world.

A1082.

Battle of gods and monster at end of world.

A1082.1.

Battle of gods and giants at end a world.

References:
Gylf ch. 37-39 (51);
Vs 40 ff.;
Olrik 1902 I 203;
Vries 410.

A1082.2.

Odin battles Fenris Wolf at end of world.

References:
Gylf ch. 38 (51);
Hyndl 44;
Vafþr 52-53;
Vsp 53;
Olrik 1902 I 206;
Vries 413.

A1082.2.1.

Other gods battle Fenris Wolf at end of world.

References:
Thor:
 Ls 58/
 Olrik 1902 207;
Víðarr:
 Gylf ch. 38 (51)/
 Vsp 55/
 Vries 413.

A1082.2.2.

God battles hound of hell at end of world.

References:
cf. A673.
Gylf ch. 38 (51);
Týr:
Vries 370.

A1082.3.

Thor battles Midgard serpent at end of world.

References:
cf. A876.
Vsp 56;
Gylf ch. 38 (51);
Skáldsk ch. 9 (1);
Olrik 1902 207;
Vries 225, 413.

A1090.

World calamities and renewals: miscellaneous motifs.

A1091.

Natural laws inoperative at end of world.

References:
Skj I 79;
Olrik 1902 I 199.

A1100-1199.

Establishment of natural order.

A1100.

Establishment of natural order.

A1101.

The four ages of the world. A development of the present order through four stages or periods, the golden, silver, bronze, and iron ages, or the like.

A1101.1.

Golden age.

References:
Gylf ch. 7 (14);
Vsp 7-8, 61;
MC 327, 378 n. 49;
Saussaye 165.

A1101.1.1.

Reign of peace and justice (under certain king).

References:
Grotta in BuggeE 324-25/
Skáldsk ch. 53 (43);
HHu I 13;
Saxo lib. V c. XII and XV 2/
Herrm 377;
Skjöld ch. 3;
Ys ch. 9-11;
Vries 261.

A1110.

Establishment of present order: waters.

A1115.

Why the sea is salt.

A1115.2.

Why the sea is salt: magic salt mill. Stolen by sea-captain, who takes it aboard and orders it to grind. It will stop only for its master; ship sinks and mills keeps grinding salt.

References:
Grotta/
Skáldsk ch. 53 (43);
MC 283;
Leyen 58.

A1118.

Origin of whirling motion of water.

References:
Grotta/
Skáldsk ch. 53 (43);
MC 283;
Leyen 58.

A1120.

Establishment of present order: winds.

A1125.

Winds caused by fapping wings.

References:
cf. F531.1.8.7.
Gylf ch. 9 (18);
Vafþr 37;
MC 276;
Saussaye 332;
Vries 364.

A1130.

Establishment of present order: weather phenomena.

A1132.

Origin of dew.

References:
HHj 28;
Vafþr 14;
Vsp 19 (18);
MC 331.

A1133.

Origin of clouds.

References:
cf. A705.1.

A1135.

Origin of wintry weather.

A1135.3.

Origin of frost.

References:
cf. hrímþursar:
 Gylf ch. 5.

A1142.

Origin of thunder.

References:
cf. A284.

A1145.

Cause of earthquakes.

References:
cf. F960.2.5.

A1145.1.

Earthquakes from movements of subterranean monster.

References:
BuggeE 123/
Gylf ch. 36 (50);
Saussaye 264.

A1150.

Determination of seasons.

A1154.

Genealogy of summer and winter.

References:
Gylf ch. 9-10 (19);
cf. Vafþr 26-27.

A1170.

Origin of night and day.

References:
cf. A737.1.
Grm 39;
Gylf ch. 6 (12);
Vafþr 24-25, 46-47;
Saussaye 344;
Vries 369;
cf. Vsp 6.

A1171.

Origin of day.

A1171.4.

Origin of day: son of the night and the dawn.

References:
Gylf ch. 6 (10);
MC 200.

A1172.

Determination of night and day.

A1172.3.

Night and day have steeds and chase each other.

References:
Grm 37;
Gylf ch. 6 (11);
Vafþr 11-14;
MC 200.

A1200-1699.

Creation and ordering of human life.

A1200-1299.

Creation of man.

A1210.

Creation of man by creator.

References:
cf. A141.1.

A1211.

Man made from creator's body.

References:
cf. A642.

A1211.2.

Man from sweat of creator.

References:
cf. A1262.

A1211.3.

Man from spittle of creator.

A1211.3.1.

Being made from spittle of the gods.

References:
cf. M201.3.
Skáldsk ch. 4 (57);
Saussaye 233;
Vries 181.

A1215.

Man originates from god who comes to earth.

References:
Rþ in BuggeE 141.

A1218.

Man created by co-operation of the gods.

References:
Vsp 17-18;
MC 327;
Saussaye 263;
Vries 387, 395.

A1220.

Creation of man through evolution.

A1221.

Mankind from unusual primeval mating.

A1221.1.

Mankind begotten by giant's two feet.

References:
Gylf ch. 5;
Vafþr 33;
Ymir:
Saussaye 342.

A1240.

Man made from mineral substance.

A1245.

Man created from stones.

A1245.4.

Mankind from salty stone (ice block) licked by cow (Auð(h)umla).

References:
Gylf ch. 5 (6);
MC 63, 324;
Saussaye 342;
Vries 386.

A1250.

Man made from vegetable substance.

A1251.

Creation of man from tree.

References:
Gylf ch. 6 (9);
Vsp 17;
Leyen 11;
MC 327;
Vries 387, 395.

A1260.

Mankind made from miscellaneous materials.

A1262.

Man created from meat.

References:
cf. A1211.2.
Gylf ch. 5 (6);
Saussaye 342;
Vries 386/
 Vafþr 33/
 cf. A831.2 .

A1270.

Primeval human pair.

References:
cf. A1045;
cf. A1221.1;
cf. A1251.

A1400-1499.

Acquisition of culture.

A1440.

Acquisition of crafts. #Ys# ch. 6.

A1457.

Origin of fishing.

A1457.3.

Origin of the net for fishing.

References:
Gylf ch. 36 (50);
MC 146;
cf. Loewenthal 1921 251.

A1460.

Acquisition of arts.

A1464.

Origin of literary arts.

A1464.1.

Acquisition of poetry.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 4-6 (56-58) (cf. A154).

A1500-1599.

Origin of customs.

A1540.

Origin of religious ceremonials.

A1545.

Origin of sacrifices.

References:
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 12;
Ys ch. 8.

A1590.

Origin of other customs.

A1591.

Origin of burial.

References:
Ys ch. 8.

A1592.

Origin of cremation.

References:
Ys ch. 8.

A1600-1699.

Distribution and differentiation of peoples.

A1630.

Wandering of tribes.

References:
cf. SnE Prol. ch. 3-6 (10-11).

A1650.

Origin of different classes - social and professional.

References:
Rþ;
MC 153;
Vries 300.

A1653.

Origin of royalty.

References:
Rþ;
MC 153;
Vries 300.

A1653.1.

Origin of kings (from god(s)).

References:
Rþ;
SnE Prol. ch. 4-6 (11);
MC 153;
Vries 300.

A1655.

Origin of peasantry.

References:
Rþ;
MC 153;
Vries 300.

A1656.

Origin of noblemen.

References:
Rþ;
MC 153;
Vries 300.

A1657.

Origin of slaves.

References:
Rþ;
MC 153;
Vries 300.

A1660.

Characteristics of various peoples - in personal appearance.

References:
Rþ;
MC 153;
Vries 300.

A1700-2199.

Creation of animal life.

A1900.

Creation of birds.

A1981.

Origin of swan.

A1981.0.1.

Origin of swans from two fowls fed in Urd's Well.

References:
Gylf ch. 8 (16).

A2200-2599.

Animal characteristics.

A2200-2299.

various causes of animal characteristics.

A2210.

Animal characteristics: change in ancient animal.

A2216.

Animal characteristics: members bitten or cut off.

A2216.6.

God as falcon has tail cut off: hence falcon's short tail.

References:
Herv 83 (FAS I 487-88).

A2300-A2399.

Causes of animal characteristics: body.

A2370.

Animal characteristics: extremities.

A2378.

Origin and nature of animal's tail.

References:
SamsF 11.

A2378.4.

Why animal has short tail.

References:
cf. A2216.6.

A2378.9.

Nature of animal's tail - miscellaneous.

A2378.9.1.

Why king-salmon is thick around root of tail.

A2378.9.1.1.

Why salmon has tapering tail.

References:
Gylf ch. 36 (50);
MC 146.

A2700-2799.

Origin of plant characteristics.

A2710.

Plant characteristics as reward.

A2711.

Plant blessed for pious act.

A2711.5.

Rowan helps Thor out of river.

References:
cf. V1.7.1.
Skáldsk ch. 27 (18);
MC 84.

A2800-2899.

Miscellaneous explanations.

A2813.

Origin of honey.

References:
From Yggdrasill (cf. A878.)
Gylf ch. 8 (16).

B.

Animals.

B0-99.

Mythical animals.

B10.

Mythical beasts and hybrids.

References:
cf. A878.3;
cf. G350.
Schlauch 44-47.

B11.

Dragon.

B11.1

Origin of dragon.

B11.1.3.

Dragon from transformed man lying on his treasures.

References:
cf. B11.6.2.
Fáfnir:
Nornag 57 ch. 4 (Flb I 350, FAS I 322)/
Völs ch. 14;
GullÞ ch. 3, 20;
HálfdE XXVI 12;
Yngv 14 ch. 7.
cf. Gautr 45, 67 ch. 11 (FAS III 49).

B11.1.3.1.

Dragon from worm.

B11.1.3.1.1.

Dragon develops from small worm placed on gold.

References:
Bósa 62 ch. 16
RagnarL ch. 2 (1);
cf. RagnarS 458 ch. 1 (FAS I 346);
cf. Saxo lib. VII ch. VI 2, lib. IX c. IV 5.

B11.2.

Form of dragon.

B11.2.1.

Dragon as compound animal.

B11.2.1.1.

Dragon as modified serpent.

References:
Bósa 63 ch. 16;
Gríp 11/
Skáldsk ch. 48 (39)/
Völs ch. 14;
Konr 63-64 ch. 6;
Nornag 57 ff. ch. 4-5 (FAS I 322);
RagnarL ch. 2 (1) - 3 (2);
Saxo lib. II c. I 2-3;
SigrgFr 89 ch. 13;
Yngv 21;
Þiðr I 196, 308.

B11.2.1.11.

Dragon as modified eagle.

References:
cf. B11.4.1.

B11.2.2.

Color of dragon.

B11.2.2.1.

Dragon with golden feathers.

References:
Blómst 7 ch. 4;
cf. Bósa 62 ch. 16:
 »yrmlingr sá, er gullzlitr var á«.

B11.2.11.

Fire-breathing dragon.

References:
cf. B742.
(y.) Bósa 92 ch. 6/
cf. introd. lxvi;
Bæring 108 ch. 22;
Íven X 24.

B11.2.11.1.

Dragon spews venom.

References:
cf. B776;
cf. F582.2.
(y.) Bósa 58;
GHrólf 339 ch. 33;
Gylf ch. 37 (51)/
MC 340;
Íven X 24;
ÓláfTr ch. 33 in Hkr I 317/
MC 229;
Saxo lib. II c. I 2-3;
SigrgFr 89 ch. 13;
SörlaSt. 424 ch. 8;
Völs ch. 18;
Yngv 14, 41-42;
(y.) ÖOdd 118;
cf. VilhSj 16 ch. 7:
 sword poisoned from serpent's nest/
 »ormabæli«.

B11.3.

Habitat of dragon.

References:
In Sweden:
Ys ch. 6.

B11.3.1.

Dragon's home in bottom of sea.

References:
FlóresS XX 7.

B11.3.1.2.

Dragon's home beneath waterfall.

References:
cf. F426.
HálfdE XXVI 12;
GullÞ ch. 4;
cf. ESveinsson 1929.

B11.3.7.

Dragon lives beneath tree.

References:
cf. A878.3.1.

B11.3.8.

Dragon lives in isolated island.

References:
Saxo lib. II c. I 2-3.

B11.4.

Dragon's habits.

B11.4.1.

Flying dragon, »flugdreki«.

References:
cf. B11.6.8.
Níðhöggr:
 Vsp 66 (62, 59)/
 MC 319, 345/
 cf. A671.2.5/
 cf. A878.3.1;
BjörnHít ch. 5 (Bœrs ed. 12);
(y.) Bósa 58-59 ch. 14-15 (FAS III 230-31);
Ector ch. 10;
FlóresS XIX 6-7 and XX 7;
GHrólf 339, 342 ch. 33;
GullÞ ch. 3, 20;
HálfdE XX 8-9, XXVI 12 (FAS III 550, 558);
KetilH 111 ch. 1;
Konr 63-64 ch. 6-7;
Njála CXIX 46;
Sigþ ch. 13 and 16-17;
Vald 74 ch. 3;
VilhSj 26 ch. 13;
Yngv 14, 41-43;
Þiðr I 196, 334, II 359 ff.;
cf. Saxo lib. VIII c. XV 9/
Herrm 602.

B11.6.

Deeds of dragons.

B11.6.2.

Dragon guards treasure.

References:
Blómst 42 ch. 25;
Ector ch. 8;
Fáfn/
Gríp 13/
Skáldsk ch. 48 (39)/
Völs ch. 14, 18;
GullÞ ch. 3;
HálfdE XXVI 12;
Nornag 57 ch. 4;
RagnarL ch. 2 (1) (FAS I 238);
Saxo lib. II c. I 2-3.
SigrgFr 89 ch. 13;
Sigþ 146 ch. 17;
Skj I 487;
VilhSj 27 ch. 13;
Yngv 21-23;
Þorsteins þáttr forvitna in Flb III 432 (FjÍsl 416);
cf. Strömbäck 1955 95-101.

B11.6.2.2.

Serpent: play with precious green stone.

References:
cf. H1349.3.
Konr 68-80 ch. 9-10.

B11.6.6.

Dragon guards bridge to otherworld.

References:
cf. A673.
EiríkV 33-34 ch. 3-4 (FAS III 668-69);
Konr 69, 73 ch. 9-10;
cf. Heimslýsing in Hb 153.

B11.6.7.

Dragon eats an ox at every meal.

References:
(y.) Bósa 62 ch. 16;
RagnarL ch. 2 (1).

B11.6.8.

Dragon flies to its nest with human being.

References:
Þiðr I 196, II 359, 361;
(y.) ÖOdd 119 n.;
FlóresS XIX 6-7;
ÁsmVík 8 ch. 3;
Sigþ ch. 13;
Blómst 7, 37, 41 ch. 4, 24-25;
Vald 54 ch. 1 (ZDPh XXVI 9).
cf. Panzer 1901 190 ff.

B11.6.8.1.

Dragon flies away with lion.

References:
cf. B11.11.6.

B11.8.

Dragon as power of good.

References:
Dínus 76-82.

B11.11.

Fight with dragon.

References:
Andr 74;
BjörnHít ch. 5 (Boers' ed. 12);
Blómst 41-42 ch. 25;
Ector ch. 10;
Fáfn;
FlóresS XIX 7;
GHrólf 339 ch. 33;
Gríp 11-13 (= Völs ch. 18);
GullÞ 11-12 ch. 4;
Háttalykill ed. Skj I A 512, B 487;
KetilH 111 ch. 1;
Konr 63-64 ch. 6-7;
Njála CXIX 46;
Nornag 65;
RagnarL ch. 3 (2)/
RagnarS 458 (FAS I 239, 346);
Saxo lib. II c. I 2-3, lib. VI c. IV 10, lib. VII c. VI 2, lib. VIII c. XV 9, lib. IX c. I 2, IV 5/
Herrm 128, 407, 602, 634.
SigrgFr 89 ch. 13 (ZDPh XXVI 16);
Sigþ ch. 17;
Skáldsk ch. 48 (39);
Skj I B 292;
SnE Prol. ch. 3;
SörlaSt 424 ch. 8;
ViktorBl (in Jiriczek's introd. to Bósa lxvi);
VilhSj ch. 13;
Yngv 14, 21-23, 41-43;
(y.) ÖOdd 119;
Þiðr I 196, 308, II 271-75;
cf. Heinzel 53.

B11.11.4.

Dragon fight in order to free princess.

References:
cf. R111.1.3.
(y.) Bósa 63;
Saxo lib. VII c. VI 2, lib. IX c. IV/
Herrm 634
Skjöld ch. 27 (28)/
RagnarL ch. 2 (1)/
RagnarS 458 (FAS I 239, 346).

B11.11.5.

Dragon fight in order to free man.

References:
Blómst ch. 25
FlóresS XIX 6-9
(y.) ÖOdd 119;
Þiðr I 196-99.

B11.11.6.

Dragon fight in order to free lion.

References:
Ector ch. 10;
Íven X 24 ff.;
KáraK 40-41 ch. 18
Konr 66-67 ch. 8;
Sigþ 141-43 ch. 16;
VilhSj 26-27 ch. 13;
Þiðr II 361.

B13.

Unicorn.

References:
(y.) ÖOdd 121 (FAS II 233).

B15.

Animals with unusual limbs or members.

B15.3.

Animal unusual as to his horns.

References:
cf. B101.4;
cf. H1151.7.

B15.3.1.

Many-horned animal.

B15.3.1.1.

Three-horned deer.

B15.3.1.1.1.

Deer with ten horns, a crown on four of them.

References:
Skj II 13 (Merlinússpá).

B15.3.1.3.

Ox with three horns.

References:
SigrgFr 86 ch. 12.

B15.3.1.3.1.

Ox with four horns.

References:
Laxd XXXI 8 ff.

B15.4.

Animals with unusual eyes.

B15.4.4.

Animal with human eyes (transformed man).

References:
cf. H62.1.1.

B15.5.

Animal unusual as to his nose.

B15.5.1.

Horse with fire-breaking nostrils.

References:
cf. B742.
GHrólf 296 ch. 21.

B15.6.

Animals with unusual legs or feet.

B15.6.3.

Animal with many legs.

References:
cf. A136.1.2.1.
cf. VilhSj 120 ch. 56:
»katanansius« with fourteen legs.

B16.

Devastating animals.

References:
cf. H1154;
cf. H1161.

B16.1.

Devastating domestic animals.

B16.1.4.

Devastating wine.

B16.1.4.1.

Giant (hero) devastating boar.

References:
ÓláfH in FMS V 162;
Þiðr I 339-40, II 265-66;
HrólfKr 86 ch. 28 (FAS I 88), 103 ch. 33 (FAS I 105);
HálfdE XVII 8-10 (FAS III 545);
Vilm ch. 7, 18;
Bevers 215-16 ch. 6.

B16.1.5.

Man-eating cattle.

B16.1.5.1.

Monster ox (bull, bison, buffalo) killed.

References:
cf. H1161.2.1.
Hym 19/
MC 85;
ÞorstUxaf 261 (FMS III 131, FjÍsl 463);
SturlSt 637 ch. 22;
HjÖlv 498-501 ch. 15;
Bósa 26-28 ch. 8 (FAS III 210-12), 112 ch. 11;
BárðSn 40 ch. 18;
Þiðr II 125 ff., 135-38.
cf. #GrönbechVFO IV 123.

B16.2.

Devastating wild animals.

B16.1.2.

Devastating tiger.

B16.2.2.1.

Hostile tiger killed.

References:
VilhSj 24-25 ch. 12;
(y.) ÖOdd 121 (FAS II 233).

B16.2.3.

Giant lion overcome by hero.

References:
(y.) ÖOdd 119;
Bevers 234-35 ch. 17;
HrólfG ch. 23-24 in FAS III 146-49 (cf. Detter 50-51 ch. 30-3l);
RémK 116-17 ch. 22.

B16.2.4.

Giant devastating wolf overcome by hero.

References:
cf. G211.5.
Ector ch. 9.

B16.2.5.

Devastating bear killed.

References:
cf. B44.
Vilm 170 ch. 13.

B16.2.6.

Devastating elephant killed.

References:
Þiðr I 193-96;
VilhSj 47-48 ch. 21.

B17.

Hostile animals.

B17.1.

Hostile beasts.

B17.1.2.

Hostile dog (hound).

References:
cf. A673;
cf. B268.2.1.

B17.1.3.

Hostile cattle.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 33 in Hkr I 311.

B17.2.

Other hostile animals.

B17.2.1.

Hostile sea-beasts.

References:
Seal with human eyes wrecks ship:
 Laxd ch. 18;
 cf. D127; E271.1.

B19.

Other mythical beasts.

References:
cf. A673;
cf. A878.3;
cf. A1070 ff. *;
cf. D199.2.

B19.2.

Nectar-yielding cow.

References:
cf. A661.1.0.2.

B19.2.1.

The cow Auðhumla.

References:
cf. A1245.4.

B19.4.

Glowing animals.

References:
Frey's and Freyjas's boar (cf. A136.1-2.):
 Hyndl 7/
 Gylf ch. 34 (49)/
 Skáldsk ch. 44 (35)/
 Vries 256.

B19.5.

Horse with golden (or silver) mane.

References:
Grm 30;
BuggeE 332-33 =
Skáldsk ch. 72 (58);
Gylf ch. 8 (15);
Gullfaxi, Gulltoppr, Silfrintoppr:
 Skáldsk ch. 25 (17);
VilhSj 19 ch. 9:
»gullslitur á tagli hans, faxi og hófum«.

B19.7.

The goat Heiðrún.

References:
cf. A661.1.0.2.

B20.

Beast-men.

B21.

Centaur: man-horse.

B21.1.

Icelandic man-horse: fingálpt.

References:
cf. B29.5;
cf. B57;
cf. F531.1.8.6.
Galapin:
 HjÖlv 473 ch. 10/
 cf. Skj I 176/
 cf. VilhSj 98 ch. 42.

B23.

Man-bull.

References:
cf. E731.13.
Homocentaurus:
 Kirial 11-12.

B23.3.

Man with (two) horns on his head.

References:
cf. F511.3.
Also with divided hooves:
 SigrgFr 70 ch. 8:
 »klaufir á fótum og sitt horn úr hverjum vanga«.

B25.

Man-dog.

References:
cf. B635;
cf. F551.1.2.
SturlSt 623 ch. 17, 632 ch. 20;
Sigþ 177 ch. 27.

B25.1.

Man with dog's head.

References:
Heimslýsing in Hb 166;
Cenoefali i.e. Cynochefali:
 Sigþ 177 ch. 27.

B27.

Man-lion.

References:
Mantikæra with man's face, lion's body, drake's tail, etc:
Heimslýsing 153.

B29.

Other combination of beast and man.

B29.5.

Man-wolf.

References:
cf. D113.1.1.
Man with wolf's head in dream:
 GíslaS XXXII 11;
Blómst 17-19 ch. 10:
 »fingálpt«/
 cf. B21.1.

B29.6.

Man-elk.

References:
HrólfKr 54 ch. 20 (FAS I 54-56).

B30.

Mythical birds.

References:
cf. A165.1;
cf. A878.3.4.-6.

B30.2.

Mythical cock.

References:
cf. A661.1.0.5;
cf. A673.2;
cf. A878.3.6;
cf. Z65.2.

B31.

Giant birds.

B31.2.

The bird Gam.

References:
cf. D199.5;
cf. F531.1.8.6;
cf. G211.9;
cf. R138.2.
As ogre with iron beak and claws:
 ÖOdd 118-20 (FAS II 230)/
 Bósa 28 ff., 89 ff., 108-13 (FAS III 210-13, 233)/
 Part 33/
 cf. SturlSt 612 ch. 12:
 »líkari gammsklóm enn manna nöglum«;
Flies with human being:
 ÖOdd 120 (FAS II 231-32)/
 EgÁsm II 3-4/
 FlóresS XXI 2-10/
 KáraK ch. 1, 18;
Gam's egg:
 Bósa 20, 62, 104 (FAS III 207 ch. 6 ff., 233 ch. 10)/
 cf. Nerman 1953;
Gam in prince's banner:
 Kirial 16.

B40.

Bird-beasts.

B41.

Bird-horse.

B41.2.

Flying horse.

References:
cf. A136.1.2.1.;
cf. A171.1.

B42.

Griffin.

References:
Kirial 70-71;
Heimslýsing in Hb 153.

B44.

Bird-bear.

References:
HrólfKr 68-71 ch. 23 (FAS I 69-71);
cf. Saxo lib. II c. VI 11 =
Herrm 174.

B50.

Bird-men.

B51.

Sphinx.

References:
cf. B27.

B53.

Siren.

References:
cf. F420.5.2.1.1.

B57.

Bird with a man's head: finngálkn.

References:
cf. B21.1;
cf. G211.3.
Njála CXIX 45;
(y.) ÖOdd 128 ff. (FAS II 243).

B70.

Fish-beasts.

References:
cf. B91.5.

B72.

Sea-cow.

References:
cf. B184.2.2.2.

B80.

Fish-men.

References:
cf. E271;
cf. F420.

B80.1.

Seal-man.

References:
cf. B17.2.1.

B81.

Mermaid.

References:
cf. F420.1.2;
cf. R137.

B81.0.1.

Mermaids are like fishes in the water, like men on land.

References:
FlóresS XXII 8.

B81.2.

Mermaid marries man.

B81.2.1.

Mermaid has son by human father.

References:
Þiðr I 46, II 63, 394.

B81.7.

Mermaid warns of bad weather.

M81.7.1.

Mermaid prophesies.

References:
cf. D1318.2.1.
Þiðr II 285.

B81.3.

Appearance of mermaid.

B81.9.2.

Mermaid has large breasts.

References:
FlóresS XXII 4.

B82.

Merman.

References:
HálfH 82 ch. 7 (cf. D1318.2.1).

B90.

Other mythical animals.

References:
cf. A661.1.2-5;
cf. A878.3
cf. A878.6;
cf. B811.

B91.

Mythical serpent.

References:
cf. A876.
Skj II 19b (Merlinússpá).

B91.5.

Sea-serpent.

References:
killed:
 VilhSj 45-46 ch. 21: ;
killed, in twelve pieces:
 Bisk II 129.

B100-199.

Magic animals.

B100-119.

Treasure animals.

B100.

Treasure animals.

B101.

Animals with members of precious metal.

B101.1.

Bird with golden head.

References:
cf. B102.1.
cf. the cock Gullinkambi:
 Vsp 43 (33).

B101.2.

Treasure-hog.

B101.2.1.

Boat with golden bristles.

References:
cf. A136.1.
Skáldsk ch. 15 (7), 44 (35);
Gylf ch. 34 (49);
Leyen 58;
Vries 256;
MC 109, 266.

B101.3.

Ram with golden fleece.

References:
SamsF ch. 17-18.

B101.4.

Hind with golden horns.

B101.4.2.

Stag with gold and silver on horns and neck, and a silver bell.

References:
GHrólf 273 ch. 15;
Huld no. 3.

B101.8.

Cow with silver horns.

B101.8.1.

Big ox with gold and silver in the horns.

References:
Gautr ch. 6 (FAS III 30-31).

B101.8.2.

Cattle with golden horns.

References:
Þrym 23;
HHj 5.

B102.

Animal of precious metal.

B102.1.

Golden bird. Bird with golden feathers.

References:
cf. A878.3.6;
cf. B11.2.2.1;
cf. B143.1.5.

B102.1.1.

Golden hawk.

References:
Yngv 8:
 »gullz litr var á fjöðrum«.
 cf. in dream:
  Völs ch. 26 (25);
in heraldry:
 Þiðr I 332, II 153, 285.

B102.2.

Golden horse.

References:
cf. B19.5.

B102.3.

Golden deer.

References:
In dream:
Völs ch. 27.

B102.3.1.

Golden bird.

References:
Gibbon ch. 1.

B103.

Treasure-producing animals.

B103.0.5.

Treasure-giving goat.

References:
cf. A661.1.0.2.
cf. big goat bears three kids a year:
Vilm 155 ch. 9.

B103.2.

Treasure-laying animals.

B103.2.1.

Treasure-laying bird.

References:
Bósa 33 ch. 9 (FAS III 215).

B105.

Animal beating precious ornaments.

References:
cf. B101.4.2.

B106.

Animal lying on treasure.

References:
cf. B11.1.3;
B11.1.3.1.1;
B11.6.2.

B110.

Treasure-producing parts of animals.

B112.

Treasure-producing serpent's crown.

References:
Konr 76 ch. 9-10.

B115.

Animal with horn of plenty.

B115.1.

Ear-cornucopia.

References:
VilhSj 59 ch. 25.

B120-169.

Animals with magic wisdom.

B120.

Wise animals.

B121.

Beasts with magic wisdom.

B121.1.

Dog with magic wisdom.

References:
cf. B134.
Sámr:
 Njála LXX 11-13, LXXVI;
Vígi:
 ÓláfTr ch. 32 in Hkr I 315, ch. 82 in FMS I 152, by Odd ch. 16 (11), 45 (34);
Dehmer 101;
cf. Grm 76.

B122.

Bird with magic wisdom.

References:
cf. A878.3.4.

B122.1.

Bird as adviser.

References:
cf. B563.2.
BuggeE 225-26 =
Völs ch. 19 (20).

B122.1.1.

Birds tell a secret.

References:
BuggeE 225-26 =
Völs ch. 19 (20);
RagnarL 134 ch. 9 (8).

B122.2.

Birds as reporters of sights and sounds.

References:
cf. A165.1.1.

B130.

Truth-telling animals.

References:
cf. J1145.

B131.

Bird of truth. A bird which reveals the truth.

References:
cf. A165.1.1;
D1317.15.

B133.

Truth-speaking horse.

B133.1.

Horse warns hero of danger.

References:
cf. GHrólf 303 ch. 24;
Bevers 234 ch. 16.

B133.2.

Horse reveals treachery.

References:
cf. GHrólf 303 ch. 24;
Bevers 234 ch. 16.

B133.4.

Horse refuses to carry one who speaks falsehood.

References:
GHrólf 304 ch. 24.

B134.

Truth-telling dog.

References:
cf. B121;
B153.

B134.3.

Dog as animal of warning.

References:
cf. D1812.5.1.12.
HálfH VIII 2 (FAS II 33).

B140.

Prophetic animals.

References:
cf. D1812.5.1.12.

B14l.

Prophetic domestic beasts.

B141.5.

Prophetic cow.

References:
Heimslýsing in Hb 160-61.

B141.6.

Prophetic swine.

References:
Breta ch. 2 in Hb 233.
cf. B155.

B143.

Prophetic bird.

B143.0.4.

Raven as prophetic bird.

References:
cf. B147.2.1.1;
B147.2.2.3.
Ldb ch. 5 =
ÓláfTr ch. 115 in FMS I 236.

Bl43.1.

Bird gives warning.

B143.1.5.

Golden cock warns against attack.

References:
cf. A878.3.6.
NikL ch. 16.

B144.

Prophetic fish.

References:
cf. D1318.2.1.

B147.

Animals furnish omens.

B147.1.

Beasts furnish omens.

B147.1.2.

Beasts of ill-omen.

B147.1.2.1.

Fox as beast of ill-omen.

References:
Eyrb ch. 54.

B147.1.2.5.

Wolves as omens of fighting.

References:
Reg 22.

B147.2.

Birds furnish omens.

References:
Hávarð ch. 9;
Sverr ch. 86 in FMS VIII 211.

B147.2.1.

Bird of good omen.

B147.2.1.1.

Raven as bird of good omen.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 71 in FMS I 131 =
ÓláfTr ch. 27 in Hkr I 303.

B147.2.1.2.

Eagle as omen of victory.

References:
cf. B147.2.2.5.
Saxo lib. X c. XXII 2-3 302-03.

B147.2.2.

Bird of ill-omen.

B147.2.2.1.

Crow as bird of ill-omen.

References:
ÓláfK in Jöfraskinna, ed. Hkr III 495;
Skj I 397;
cf. Ys ch. 27.

B147.2.2.3.

Raven as bird of ill-omen (fighting).

References:
Reg 20;
HHu I 5;
Ldb ch. 216;
Skj I 122;
Sturl I 521, II 233, 244;
HaraldH ch. 80 in Hkr III 193, ch. 114 in FMS VI 402 (dream);
ÓláfrTr ch. 331 in Flb I 412 =
Hrómundar þáttr halta ch. 5 (FMS III 148).

B147.2.2.4.

Owl as bird of ill-omen.

References:
Saxo lib. XIV c. I 10 in dream.

B147.2.2.5.

Eagle as bird of ill-omen.

References:
Omen of fighting (cf. B147.2.1.2):
HaraldH ch. 80 in Hkr III.

B150.

Oracular animals.

B151.

Animal determines road to be taken.

References:
cf. J133.

B151.1.

Beast determines road to be taken.

B151.1.6.

Dog indicates road to be taken.

References:
HálfdE XVI 14 ff.;
(y.) Bósa 110-11 ch. 11;
BárðSn ch. 21;
Rittershaus 1902 158.

B151.3.

Bird determines road to be taken.

References:
cf. raven shows where troops have to be stationed:
Knytl ch. 117-18.

B153.

Dog indicates hidden treasure.

References:
cf. B121;
B151.1.6.

B153.1.

Dog indicates other hidden objects.

References:
boat:
HálfdE XVIII 7 (FAS III 547).

B155.

Location determined by halting of an animal.

B155.1.

Building site determined by haltíng of animal.

References:
cf. D1314.
Gering I 22.

B155.2.

City founded on spot where cow lies down.

References:
cf. where white swine with 30 white pigs are found:
Breta ch. 2 in Hb 233.

B160.

Wisdom-giving animals.

B161.

Wisdom from serpent.

B161.3.

Wisdom from eating serpent.

References:
Saxo lib. V c. II 6-8.

B162.

Wisdom from fish.

References:
cf. D1318.2.1.

B162.1.

Supernatural knowledge from eating magic fish.

References:
Sighvats þáttr skálds 223 =
ÓláfH ch. 52 in FMS IV 89 =
= V223.

B170-89.

Other magic animals.

B170.

Magic birds, fish, reptiles, etc.

B172.

Magic bird.

References:
cf. B511.5.

B172.2.

Magic bird's song.

References:
cf. D2011.1.

B176.

Magic reptile.

B176.1.

Magic serpent.

References:
cf. B217.1.1.

B180.

Magic quadrupeds.

References:
cf. B268.4.

B182.

Magic quadrupeds - canidae.

B182.2.

Magic bear.

References:
cf. G225.5.

B184.

Magic quadrupeds - ungulata.

B184.1

Magic horse.

B184.1.1.

orse (male) with magic speed.

References:
cf. GHrólf 239 ch. 1;
Þiðr I 39, 108, 222;
VilhSj 19 ch. 9;
Ldb ch. 249 (202, 169).

B184.1.1.2.

Horse as swift as a bird.

References:
SigJórs in FMS VII 169.

B184.1.3.

Magic horse from water world.

References:
Þiðr II 392.

B184.1.4.

Magic horse travels on sea or land.

References:
cf. A171.1.

B184.1.12.

Magic horse goes through fire.

References:
cf. D1380.1.
Völs ch. 29 (27).

B184.2.

Magic cow.

References:
cf. B19.2.1; B741.3.

B184.2.2.

Magic ox.

B184.2.2.2.

Magic cow (ox, bull) from water world.

References:
Saxo lib. V c. XVI 1-2.

B184.3.

Magic swine.

B184.3.1.

Magic boar.

References:
cf. A136.1;
B101.2.1;
V1.8.4.
Boar runs through water and air:
Skáldsk ch. 44 (35).

B184.5.

Magic goat.

References:
cf. A661.1.0.2.

B190.

Magic animals: miscellaneous motifs.

B191.

Animal as magician.

B191.5.

Hedgehog builds castle.

References:
Skj II 14 (Merlínússpá).

B200-299.

Animals with human traits.

B200.

Animals with human traits.

References:
cf. B20;
H62.1.

B210.

Speaking animals.

B211.

Animal uses human speech.

B211.3.

Speaking bird.

References:
cf. B122;
K604.
Gering I 39.

B211.5.

Speaking fish.

References:
cf. D1318.2.1.

B214.

Animal whistles (sings, etc.).

B214.3.

Laughing animal.

References:
cf. D1318.2.1.

B214.4.

Weeping animal.

References:
cf. B736.

B215.

Animal languages.

B215.1.

Bird language.

References:
cf. B217.1.2.

B216.

Knowledge of animal languages.

References:
Rþ 45, 48;
HHj 1-5;
Skj I 22.

B217.

Animal language learned.

B217.1.

Animal languages learned from eating animal.

B217.1.1.

Animal languages learned from eating serpent.

References:
Þiðr I 312, 346;
Saxo lib. V c. II 8.

B217.1.2.

Animal language learned from eating dragon's heart.

References:
Fáfn 39 =
Völs ch. 19-20 (19), 22 =
Skáldsk ch. 48 (39);
Guðr I 242.

B220.

Animal kingdom (or community).

B221.

Animal kingdom - quadrupeds.

References:
cf. H1289.1.

B221.3.

Land of lions.

References:
Konr 69-70 ch. 9-10.

B221.4.

Land of elephants.

References:
Konr 69, 72 ch. 9-10.
cf. Konr introd. cli.

B225.

Kingdom of reptiles.

B215.1.

Kingdom of serpents.

References:
Konr 70, 73 ch. 9, 10/
cf. Schlauch 77;
Heimslýsing in Hb 153.

B240.

King of animals.

References:
cf. B292.10.

B242.

King of birds.

B242.1.

Various birds as king of birds.

B242.1.1.

Eagle king of birds.

References:
Þiðr I 342.

B260.

Animal warfare.

B264.

Single combat between animals.

References:
cf. D659.2.
cf. HrólfKr 60 ch. 23 (FAS I 61);
Vald 74-75 ch. 3.

B268.

Animal soldiers.

B268.1.

Cavalry of dogs.

B268.2.1.

War-dogs.

References:
cf. B17.1.2.
HrólfKr 86 ch. 28 (FAS I 87-88);
HálfdE XVI 10 - XX 6;
(y.) Bósa 129-30 ch. 16;
BárðSn ch. 13;
Þiðr I 268-69;
ViktorBl/
cf. Jiriczek's intr. to Bósa lxvi;
Saxo lib. VI c. II 1-10.

B268.3.

War-elephants.

References:
Kirial 28.

B268.4.

Sorcerer's army of magic animals.

References:
cf. D659.2.
Þiðr II 271;
VilhSj 103 ch. 45.

B290.

Other animals with human traits.

B291.

Animal as messenger.

B291.1.

Bird as messenger.

References:
cf. A1021.2.

B291.1.2.

Raven as devil's messenger.

References:
cf. A165.1.1.

B2912.

Domestic beast as messenger.

B291.1.2.

Dog as messenger.

References:
Álafl V 7-19 (ZDPh XXVI 19).

B292.

Animal as servant to man.

References:
cf. B121;
B268.2.1;
F531.4.11.1;
G225.

B291.6.

Black cat as servant of giant.

B291.6.1.

Thief lives alone with 20 cats that help him keep intruders away.

References:
Vatnsd XXVIII 1-13.

B291.10.

Dog made king.

References:
HákonG ch. 12 in Hkr I 183;
ÓláfH ch. 133 in FMS IV 314;
Uppl 456 ch. 1 (FAS II 104);
HverN ch. 1, in Flb I 24 (FAS II 8);
Saxo lib. VII c. IX 4/
Herrm 503, 579;
Krappe 1942 148-53;
Weiser-Aall 1932 349;
Weiser-Aall 1933 134-49.

B300-599.

Friendly animals.

B300-349.

Helpful animals - general.

B300.

Helpful animal.

References:
cf. D659.4.4.

B301.

Faithful animal.

References:
cf. B133.

B301.1.

Faithful animal at master's grave dies of hunger.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 259 in FMS III 13, by Odd ch. 77 (64).

B301.1.3.

Faithful animal doesn't allow anybody to come near to master's corpse.

References:
Þiðr II 154, 386.

B301.3.

Faithful animal plans suicide, when it thinks master dead.

References:
Íven X 35.

B301.4.

Faithful horse follows dead master to grave.

B301.4.4.

Faithful horse allows only its master to catch and ride it.

References:
GHrólf 304 ch. 24;
Þiðr I 318;
Bevers 231 ff. ch. 15, 23.

B301.4.5.

Faithful horse lies down in order that its mutilated master can mount it.

References:
GHrólf 306 ch. 25.

B301.4.6.

Faithful horse refuses to go before its master mounts it, even when already loaded with two chests of gold.

References:
BuggeE 226 =
Völs ch. 20 (19).

B301.4.7.

Faithful horse dies together with its master.

References:
cf. B335.5.
Bevers 267 ch. 37.

B301.4.8.

Faithful horse fights together with its master.

References:
cf. B571.3.

B301.4.9.

Faithful horse announces its master's fall.

References:
Flov 147, 191 ch. 18, 12.

B301.8.

Faithful lion follows man who saved him.

B310.

Acquisition of helpful animal.

B312.

Helpful animals obtained by purchase or gift.

B312.1.

Helpful animals a gift.

References:
Völs ch. 13 (cf. BuggeE 212);
Þiðr I 317-18.

B312.5.

Helpful, strong horse caught.

References:
Þiðr II 364-65.

B315.

Animal helpful after being conquered.

References:
HálfdE XVIII 5/
cf. Schröder's introd. 34-35/
Kölbing's note to Íven X 30;
ÁsmFl 173.

B320.

Reward of helpful animal.

B325.

Animal bribed for help.

B325.1.

Animal bribed with food.

References:
ParmesL ch. 5.
cf. Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 12/
Herrm 593.

B330.

Death of helpful animal.

B332.

Too watchful dog killed.

References:
Gautr 3, 50-51 ch. 1 (FAS III 5).

B335.

Helpful animal killed by hero's enemy.

B335.5.

Faithful animal killed in battle.

References:
cf. B571.3.
horse:
 Þiðr II 244;
lion:
 Sigþ ch. 37/
 VilhSj 117 ch. 54.

B350-399.

Grateful animals.

B360.

Animal grateful for rescue from peril of death.

References:
lion sheds tears:
 Vígk ch. 6.

B400-499.

Kinds of helpful animals.

B400.

Helpful domestic beasts.

B401.

Helpful horse.

References:
cf. B520;
B571.3.
Bevers 217 ff. ch. 7, 13, 15, 23, 32-33.

B421.

Helpful dog.

References:
cf. B571.3.
Álafl ch. V 7-19;
ÓláfTr/
cf. B121.

B422.

Helpful cat.

References:
cf. B292.6.1.

B430.

Helpful wild beasts.

B431.

Helpful wild beasts - felidae.

B431.2.

Helpful lion.

References:
cf. B520;
B571.3.
Íven ch. 10 ff.;
Konr 66-67 ch. 8, cf. intr. cli;
VilhSj 27 ch. 13 ff.;
Ector ch. 10.

B435.

Helpful wild beasts - canidae and other carnivora.

B431.1.

Helpful fox.

References:
Gering I 199.

B450.

Helpful birds.

References:
cf. B524;
D659.4.4.

B500-599.

Services of helpful animals.

B510.

Healing by animals.

B511.

Animal as healer.

B511.3.

Faithful horse pushes sleep thom out of its master's head, so that he awakes.

References:
GHrólf 306 ch. 25.

B511.5.

Bird heals man.

References:
Imbibes sickness and spits it out into the sun:
Gering I 209.

B512.

Medicine shown by animal.

References:
Völs ch. 8.

B520.

Animals save person's life.

References:
cf. B401;
B431.2.
horse:
 GHrólf 313 ch. 27;
lion:
 Íven V 34, XII 13, XIII 21 ff.

B521.

Animal warns of fatal danger.

B521.3.

Animals warn against attack.

References:
cf. B133.1;
B143.1.5.

B524.

Animal overcomes man's adversary.

B524.2.

Animals overcome man's adversary by strategy.

References:
cf. K2351.5.1.

B530.

Animals nourish men.

B535.

Animal nurse.

References:
hind:
 Þiðr I 303.

B550.

Animals carry men.

B551.

Animal carries man across water.

References:
VilhSj 120 ch. 56:
»katanansius«.

B557.

Unusual animal as riding-horse.

References:
cf. A136;
F989.4.
elephant:
 (y.) Bósa 88 ch. 6/
 SörlaSt 422 ch. 8/
 Yngv 38/
 Þiðr I 225, II 282 (cf. 389);
dromedary:
 VilhSj 90, 118, 120 ch. 39, 55, 56/
 Amb, ed. 1886 ch. 28;
»nomokey«:
 Amb, ed. 1898, 152 ch. 29;
camel:
 Ector ch. 5, 8, 9, 12;
»hyrela-allra dýra grimmast«
 Ector ch. 20 (11 in GKS);
goat:
 ÓláfH ch. 20 in FMS IV 35 (Skj I 190).

B560.

Animals advise men.

References:
cf. B122.1.

B562.

Animals' advice leads man to wealth.

B563.

Animals direct man on journey.

References:
cf. B151.

B563.2.

Birds point out road to hero.

References:
Ldb ch. 5 =
MC 216.

B570.

Animals serve men.

B571.

Animals perform tasks for man.

B571.3.

Animals fight together with their master.

References:
cf. B268;
B335;
F531.8.2.
HrólfKr 60 ch. 23;
GHrólf 295 ch. 21 ff.;
Þiðr I 185-86;
Sigþ ch. 19;
Ector ch. 11;
Kirial 18;
VilhSj 25 ch. 12;
horse:
 Mágus 16, 19, 37 ch. 10, 19;
horse and lion:
 VilhSj 25, 33, 45-48, 58 ch. 12, 17, 21, 25;
lion (cf. B443):
 SörlaSt 440-41 ch. 18;
hawk:
 HrólfKr ch. 27, 29 (FAS I 81, 89);
hawk and dog:
 Dám 77-78, 94 ch. 9, 14 (Árnason I 284-85).

B575.

Animal as constant attendant of man.

B575.1.

Wild animals kept as dogs.

References:
cf. A165.2.1.1.1;
F531.4.11.2.
boat:
 HálfdE ch. 16-17 (FAS III 542-47);
cf. Vilm ch. 7, 18.

B600-699.

Marriage of person to animal.

B600.

Marriage of person to animal.

References:
cf. T465.

B601.

Marriage of person to beast.

B601.1.

Marriage to bear.

References:
HrólfKr 50-54 ch. 20 (FAS I ch. 25);
Saxo lib. X c. XV 2-4.
* cf. FFC 152 15 ff., 21 ff.

B630.

Offspring of marriage to animal.

B631.

Human offspring from marriage to animal.

References:
Saxo lib. X c. XV 4.

B632.

Animal offspring from marriage to animal.

References:
Gylf ch. 25 (42) =
MC 90.

B635.

Human foster-child with animal qualities.

B635.1.

The bear's Son.

References:
Saxo lib. II c. VI 11/
Herrm 172 ff.

B635.1.1.

Eaten meat of bear-lover causes (unborn) son to have bear characteristics.

References:
cf. T465.
cf. one is half elk, the other has dog feet, the third is a man:
HrólfKr 53-54 ch. 20 (FAS I 54-56).

B650.

Marriage to animal in human form.

B652.

Marriage to bird in human form.

B652.1.

Marriage to swan-maiden.

References:
cf. D361.1.
Vkv;
MC 260 ff.

B700-799.

Fanciful traits of animals.

B710.

Fanciful origin of animals.

B710.2.

Clever and swift horse of fanciful origin.

B710.2.1.

Clever and swift horse fed with worms' milk on the gold mountain Telli (Tecklen) in India.

References:
VilhSj 19 ch. 9.

B710.2.2.

Clever and swift horse of dromedary-family.

References:
GHrólf 239 ch. 1.

B715.

The cow Auð(h)umla sprang from the dripping rime of the creation of the universe.

References:
cf. A1245.4.

B720.

Fanciful bodily members of animals.

B721.

Cat's luminous eye.

References:
EgÁsm X 2-7 (FAS III 384-85).

B736.

Animal sheds tears.

References:
Íven ch. 10;
VilhSj 61 ch. 25;
Vígk 20 ch. 6.

B740.

Fanciful marvelous strength of animals.

B741.

Lion's roar causes havoc at 300 miles.

B741.3.

Cow whose bellowing defeats army.

References:
RagnarL ch. 9 (8) ff. (FAS I 254)/
cf. Skjöld ch. 27 (28).

B742.

Animal breathes fire.

References:
cf. B11.2.11;
B15.5.1;
F1041.16.6.8.
Fenrisúlfr:
Gylf ch. 37 (51) =
MC 340.

B750.

Fanciful habits of animals.

References:
Cranes on guard in the water keep stone in the claw, loose it as warning when danger approaches:
Gering I 274.

B751.

Animal's fanciful treatment of their young.

B751.4.

The lion blows first life into its cubs three days after their birth.

References:
Sigþ ch. 17/
cf. ZDPh XXVI 25.

B765.

Fanciful qualities of snakes.

References:
cf. B710.2.1;
B771.6.

B765.12.

Venomous snakes play with precious stones.

References:
Konr 76 ch. 10.

B767.

Animals attracted by music.

B767.2.

Snakes got to sleep by music on harp.

References:
Atlam 66 =
Völs ch. 39 (37).

B770.

Other fanciful traits of animals.

B771.

Wild animal miraculously tamed.

B771.1.

Animal tamed by maiden's beauty.

References:
Saxo lib. VIII c. X 11 (Suanhuita)/
cf. Völs ch. 42 (40).

B771.2.

Animal tamed by holiness of saint.

References:
Bisk I 357, 444;
ÓláfH ch. 258 in FMS V 147;
ÓláfTr ch. 208 in FMS II 173, by Odd ch. 57 (45).

B776.

Venomous animals.

References:
cf. B11.2.11.1;
S111.8.

B776.7.

Venomous serpent.

References:
Hym 23;
Gylf ch. 36 (50);
Völs ch. 7;
ÖOdd 193-94 (FAS II 300, 558);
VilhSj 45 ch. 21;
SigrgFr 89 ch. 13;
Saxo lib. VIII c. XV 9 =
Herrm 602.

B800-899.

Miscellaneous animal motifs.

B801.

Elephanty in folk-tales.

References:
cf. B16.2.6;
B268.3;
B557;
B571.2.1.

B811.

Sacred animals.

References:
cf. M112.2; V1.8.
cf. Sigþ 145 ch. 17/
ZDPh XXVI 25.

B870.

Giant animals.

B871.

Giant beasts.

B871.1.

Giant domestic beasts.

B871.1.2.

Giant boar.

References:
cf. B16.1.4.1.

B871.1.2.1.

Giant hog.

References:
cf. Bisk I 417.

B871.1.5.

Giant horse.

References:
Hair from the tail is 7 yards:
Nornag 67 ch. 7 (Flb I 354; FAS I 331).

B871.1.7.

Giant dog.

References:
Heimslýsing in Hb 154.

B871.2.

Giant wild beasts.

B871.2.1.

Giant elephant.

References:
with wooden tower on the back:
 Yngv 38-39/
 cf. introd. lxxxiv.

B871.2.8.

Giant hare.

References:
cf. F531.1.8;
F571.
»hjasi«:
 Gibbon 79 ch. 14.

C.

Tabu.

C0-99.

Tabu connected with supernatural beings.

C10.

Tabu: profanely calling up spirit.

C12.

Devil invoked and appears unexpectedly.

References:
Wolf invoked:
Gering I 77/
cf. 198.

C13.

The offended skull.

References:
cf. E238.

C100-199.

Sex tabu.

C100.

Sex tabu.

C101.

Sex tabu broken: child born without bones.

References:
RagnarL ch. 6-7 (5-6).

C110.

Tabu: sexual intercourse.

References:
Álafl V 5, 15.

C112.

Tabu: sexual intercourse with unearthly beings.

References:
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 10/
cf. Herrm 588/
MC 321-22.

C116.

Tabu: sexual intercourse in sacred precinct.

References:
cf. Friðþj I 2.

C117.

Nuptial tabu.

References:
RagnarL ch. 6 (5);
Saxo lib. IX c. XI 2-4.

C180.

Tabu confined to one sex.

C181.

Tabu confined to women.

C181.3.

Tabu: women not to touch man's weapons.

References:
Þiðr II 305/
cf. KrappeÉtudes 115.

C200-299.

Eating and drinking tabu.

C210.

Tabu: eating in certain place.

C211.

Tabu: eating in otherworld.

References:
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 8 =
MC 321/
Herrm 588.

C220.

Tabu: eating certain things.

C321.

Tabu: eating meat.

C221.3.

Tabu: eating certain parts of animals.

C221.3.2.

Tabu: breaking bones of eaten animal.

References:
Gylf ch. 25 (43)/
cf. E32.

C230.

Tabu: eating at certain time.

C231.

Tabu: eating before certain time.

References:
cf. M151.6.

C250.

Tabu: drinking.

C262.

Tabu: drinking in otherworld.

References:
Saxo lib. VII c. XIV 8 =
MC 321/
Herrm 588.

C300-399.

Looking tabu.

C310.

Tabu: looking at certain person or thing.

C312.

Tabu: man looking at woman.

C312.1.

Tabu: man looking at nude woman.

References:
EiríkR ch. 11 in ÍsF IV 229/
cf. SEinarsson 1939 246-56.

C100-499.

Speaking tabu.

C400.

Speaking tabu.

References:
cf. Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 6 =
MC 321/
Herrm 586;
Dehmer 96.

C430.

Name tabu. Prohibition against uttering the name of a person or thing.

References:
cf. E388.
HjÖlv 507 ch. 20.
cf. Sahlgren 1940 43-50.

C432.

Tabu: uttering name of supernatural creature.

C432.1.

Guessing name of supernatural creature gives power over it.

References:
VilhSj 57-68 ch. 24-27/
cf. VilhSj 22 ch. 10;
ÚlfU 784, 786 ch. 3-4/
cf. ZDPh XXVI 5-7, 24.

C436.

Tabu: disclosing own identity. A supernatural person must not tell who he is.

References:
VilhSj 12 ch. 6.
Nor do the heroes of the Fornaldarsagas like to tell their name e.g.:
ÖOdd 18, 159 (ch. XL 9);
GHrólf 269-71 ch. 12-13;
HálfdE XIII 3 (FAS III 537);
(y.) Bósa 88 ch. 6;
Þiðr I 316-17, II 4-11, 347-51.
* cf. Wolff 1941;
Meier 1934 1 ff.;
Vald 56 ch. 1;
cf. Fáfn in BuggeE 219/
Trolldom 145;
Vries 48;
Kersbergen 144.

C490.

Other speaking tabus.

References:
cf. C854.

C493.

Tabu: thanking.

References:
cf. ÁnB 332 ch. 3;
GHrólf 265 ch. 9.

C500-599.

Tabu: touching.

C530.

Tabu: touching (miscellaneous).

C542.

Tabu: touching treasures of otherworld.

References:
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 13-16 =
Herrm 589;
MC 321.

C600-699.

Unique prohibitions and compulsions.

C610.

The one forbidden place.

C612.

Forbidden forest.

References:
Fær ch. 11-12.

C617.

Forbidden country.

References:
cf. ÓláfH ch. 121 in Hkr II 262-63;
admission to the territory of supernatural king forbidden to other kings:
Ellekilde 1929 10 ff.

C650.

The one compulsory thing. Unless one does this one thing, misfortune comes. (Sometimes one is under magic compulsion).

References:
cf. D2034.
cf. Álafl IV 2-3.

C700-899.

Miscellaeous tabus.

C710.

Tabus connected with otherworld journeys.

References:
Herrm 586, 589 =
C211;
C250;
C400;
C542.

C720.

Tabu: attending toilet needs.

C722.

Tabu: cutting hair.

C722.1.

Tabu: cutting hair during certain time.

References:
cf. M121.

C726.

Tabu: trimming fingernails.

References:
cf. Gylf ch. 37 (51).

C726.1.

Tabu: throwing away nail trinmmings.

References:
cf. Vries 35/
F841.1.5.

C750.

Time tabus.

C762.

Tabu: doing thing too often.

C762.2.

Tabu: too much weeping for dead.

References:
cf. E361.

C766.

Eating after one is satisfied.

C766.1.

Tabu: killing more cattle than one can eat.

References:
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 4 =
Herrm 586/
MC 321.

C830.

Unclassified tabus.

C854.

Tabu: doing thing in certain manner.

References:
turning fish on the plate, making noise with one's knife, or talking too loudly:
cf. Mágus 172-73 ch. 77;
Köhler-Bolte II 651-57.

C900-999.

Punishment for breaking tabu.

C920.

Death for breaking tabu.

References:
HrafnkelF ch. 3;
Mágus ch. 77;
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 5, 16, 18 =
Herrm 586.

C949.

Sickness or weakness for breaking tabu.

C949.1.

Insanity for breaking tabu.

References:
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 10 =
Herrm 586.

D.

MAGIC.

References:
Dehmer 92-103;
Schlauch 119-48.

D0-699.

Transformation.

D0.

Transformation (general).

References:
Wahlgren 48-51;
Dehmer 99;
Schlauch 101.

D5.

Enchanted person.

D5.1.

Enchanted person cannot move.

References:
cf. D2072.

D5.1.1.

Stepson cursed to stick in grave mound till pretty girl wants to substitute for him.

References:
Úlfh ch. 4.

D6.

Enchanted castle (building).

References:
cf. F771.4.3.

D10-99.

Transformation: man to different man.

D10.

Transformation to person of different sex.

D12.

Transformation: man to woman.

References:
cf. K1836.
HHu I 37-38.

D12.1.

Transformation: god to giantess.

References:
cf. D91.
Loki to Þökk:
 BuggeE 331 =
 Gylf ch. 33-35 (49)/
 MC 131.

D20.

Transformation to person of different social class.

D24.

Transformation to humble person.

D24.1.

Transformation: king to menial.

References:
prince to thrall:
 HjÖlv 515-16 ch. 22.

D24.2.

Transformation: king and queen to peasant and wife.

References:
Kóngab 49-50.

D40.

Transformation to likeness of another person.

References:
cf. D658.2.
Völs ch. 29 (27);
ÞorstVík 431-32 ch. 17;
EgÁsm XIII 8, XV 6;
Gibbon 10 ch. 3 (angle, devil).

D42.

God in guise of mortal.

References:
cf. K1811.

D45.

Persons exchange forms.

References:
Gríp 37-42/
Völs. ch. 29;
»rúnar« on shield make the carrier look like the owner:
 Mágus 37-38 ch. 19/
 cf. D1101.1/
 D1266.1.

D45.4.

Girl exchanges form with sorceress in order to visit her brother and get a son by him.

References:
Völs ch. 1.

D47.

Transformation to likeness of monster.

References:
cf. D94.

D47.3.

Transformation: princess to ogress.

References:
HjÖlv 516 ch. 22;
IllGr 657 ch. 5;
Bósa 26 ch. 8 (FAS III 211).

D50.

Magic changes in man himself.

D51.

Transformation in health.

D51.1.

Transformation to sick man.

References:
cf. D2064.
SturlSt 642 ch. 25;
cf. StrömbäckSejd 104.

D55.

Magic change of person's size.

References:
cf. F531.6.5.2.

D90.

Transformation: man to different man - miscellaneous.

D94.

Transformation: man to ogre.

References:
cf. D47.3.
Kóngab 33-34, 36;
Reuschel 114.

D97.

Transformation: man to witch.

References:
cf. D12.1.
cf. Ls 24:
 »vitka líki« about Loki;
Trolldom 89 n. 3.

D100-199.

Transformation: man to animal.

D100.

Transformation: man to animal.

References:
cf. E730;
F531.1.8;
G211;
StrömbäckSejd 164ff.

D101.

Transformation: god to animal.

References:
cf. D131;
D133.1;
D152.2;
D152.4;
D176;
D185;
D188.
Loki:
 Saussaye 261.

D110.

Transformation: man to wild beast (mammal).

D112.

Transformation: man to feline animal (wild).

D112.1.

Transformation: man to lion.

References:
(y.) Bósa 91 ch. 6.

D113.

Transformation: man to canine animal (wild).

D113.1.

Transformation: man to wolf.

References:
cf. E731.9;
G211.2.2;
D566.1.
Gylf ch. 36 (50);
Völs 15 ch. 8;
Álafl IV 3, VIII 3 ff.;
JónL 10 in ZDPh XXVI 16-17;
Gibbon 88 ch. 17;
Schlauch 83.

D113.1.1.

Werewolf.

References:
cf. B29.5;
D621.1.1.
cf. the surname Úlf(s)hamr:
 Herv 156 (FAS I 509)/
 Skjöld 121/
 Sörla 279/
 ÞorstB 197 ch. 12/
 Úlfh ch. 1-3;
Trolldom 103 ff.

D113.2.

Transformation: man to bear.

References:
cf. E731.8;
G211.2.1.
Ldb ch. 14;
Svarfd ch. 23;
HrólfKr 50, 100 ch. 20, 33 (FAS I 50, 102).

D113.3.

Transformation: man to fox.

References:
cf. K1823.
ÞorstVík 417 ch. 13.

D114.

Transformation: man to ungulate (wild).

D114.1.

Transformation: man to bovine animal (wild).

D114.1.1.

Transformation: man to dear.

References:
SigrgV 123-125 ch. 5.

D114.3.

Transformation: man to swine (wild).

D114.3.2.

Transformation: man to boar.

References:
Svarfd ch. 23;
Bósa 59 ch. 14 (FAS III 230);
ÞorstVík 403 ch. 8;
GHrólf 342 ch. 33;
Ector ch. 9;
Fertram ch. 12;
Mágus 146 ch. 62.

D127.

Transformation: man to sea mammal.

D127.1.

Transformation: man to seal.

References:
cf. B29.9;
G211.7.
Húsdrápa in Skj I 128-29/
cf. Vries 303;
ghost to seal:
 Laxd ch. 18.

D127.2.

Transformation: man to otter.

References:
cf. F420.1.3.12.

D127.3.

Transformation: man to whale (»hvalr«, »hrosshvalr«).

References:
cf. F531.1.8.8.
ÓláfH ch. 33 in Hkr I 316/
Knytl ch. 3;
HálfdE ch. XX 3-4 (FAS III 549);
GHrólf 318 ch. 28;
Sigþ ch. 25;
Fertram ch. 12.
cf. StrömbäckSejd 95.

D127.5.

Transformation: man to dolphin.

References:
HjÖlv 506-08 ch. 20.

D130.

Transformation: man to domestic beast (mammal).

D131.

Transformation: man to horse.

References:
cf. G211.1.1;
G303.3.3.5.
Loki:
 Gylf ch. 25 (42) =
 MC 140/
 Saussaye 261;
Skj I 166;
HHu I 43;
SigrgFr 47 ch. 2.
cf. Ölkofra þáttr in FjÍsl 534:
»bregða sér í merarlíki« (as scolding).

D133.

Transformation: man to cow (bull, calf, etc.).

References:
cf. E731.13;
G211.1.3.

D133.1.

Transformation: to cow.

References:
cf. G211.1.3.
Loki:
 Ls 23 (cf. T465).

D133.2.

Transformation: man to bull.

References:
Ldb ch. 14;
Hard ch. 26 (25);
GHrólf 342 ch. 33.

D133.3.

Transformation: man to ox.

References:
Ys ch. 5 =
MC 181;
Bæring 118-19 ch. 31.

D134.

Transformation: man to goat.

References:
Eyrb XX 8.

D136.

Transformation: man to swine.

References:
cf. E731.12.
GullÞ ch. 10, 17, 18;
Svarfd ch. 23;
Harð ch. 26 (25);
princess cursed to a swine's shape:
SigrgFr 47 ch. 2.

D141.

Transformation: man to dog.

References:
cf. E731.1;
G303.3.3.1.
Bósa 59 ch. 14 (FAS III 231)/
Bósa introd. lxvi;
ViktorBl 31 ch. 11;
SturlSt 613 ch. 12.

D142.

Transformation: man to cat.

References:
cf. G211.1.7;
G252.

D150.

Transformation: man to bird.

References:
cf. D199.5;
D1520.35.

D151.

Transformation: man to bird - passeriform.

References:
Flóam ch. 24.

D151.1.

Transformation: man to swallow.

References:
Eg ch. 59 in ÍslF II 182-83;
GHrólf 280 ch. 16.

D151.4.

Transformation: man to crow.

References:
cf. F531.1.8.4.
Sigrgfr 83 ch. 11;
Dinus 49-50.

D151.9.

Transformation: man to magpie.

D152.

Transformation: man to bird-falconiform.

D152.1.

Transformation: man to hawk.

References:
HjÖlv 472 ch. 9.
cf. Loki:
 Skj I 16 st. 12.

D152.2.

Transformation: man (god) to eagle.

References:
cf. D659.2;
D659.4.4;
D732.6;
F531.1.8.9.
Skáldsk ch. 6 (57) =
MC 54;
SturlSt 613 ch. 12.

D152.3.

Transformation: man to vulture.

References:
»skergípr«:
 Bósa 58 ch. 14-15 (FAS III 230).

D152.4.

Transformation: girl to falcon.

D152.4.1.

Transformation: man (god) to falcon.

References:
Loki:
 Skáldsk ch. 3 (56);
Odin:
 Herv 83, 140 (FAS I 487-88).

D161.

Transformation: man to bird of anatidae group (duck).

D161.1.

Transformation: man to man.

References:
cf. D1520.35.
Kára:
 HrómGr 373-75 ch. 6.

D162.

Transformation: man to crane.

References:
Úlfb ch. 4;
Gering I 273.

D166.

Transformation: man to gallinaceous bird.

D166.1.

Transformation: man to chicken (cock, hen).

D166.1.1.

Transformation: man to cock.

References:
HjÖlv 472, 513 ch. 9, 21.

D170.

Transformation: man to fish.

References:
cf. F420.1.3.2.

D176.

Transformation: man to salmon.

References:
Ls in BuggeE 122 =
Gylf ch. 36 (50);
MC 146.

D180.

Transformation: man to insect.

D185.

Transformation: man to diptera.

D185.1.

Transformation: man to fly.

References:
cf. F531.1.8.5;
K952.2.
Loki:
Skáldsk ch. 44 (35)/
Sörla 276 (FAS I 393 ch. 2)/
Saussaye.

D185.2.

Transformation: man to flea.

References:
Sörla 276 (FAS I 393 ch. 2) =
Flb 276.

D190.

Transformation: man to reptiles and miscellaneous animals.

D191.

Transformation: man to serpent (snake).

References:
man fights as serpent (cf. D659.2):
GHrólf 342 ch. 33.

D192.

Transformation: man to worm (often snake).

References:
Skáldsk ch. 6 (58) =
MC 54;
Yngv 24.

D199.

Transformation: man to other animals than those already treated.

D199.2.

Transformation: man to dragon.

References:
cf. G211.9.1.

D199.2.1.

Magician fights as dragon.

References:
cf. D659.2.
Bósa 58, 91 ch. 14-15, 6 (FAS III 230)/
Bósa introd. lxvi: ViktorBl;
HálfdE XX 8-9 (FAS III 550);
SturlSt 613 ch. 12;
GHrólf 342 ch. 33;
SörlaSt 424 ch. 8;
Mágus 147 ch. 62;
Bæring 108, 118-19 ch. 22, 31;
Dínus 76-77;
Huld no. 4.

D199.4.

Transformation: man to Gam.

References:
cf. B31.2;
G211.9.
Þorgr 30 ch. 5.

D200-299.

Transformation: man to object.

D210.

Transformation: to a vegetable form.

D222.

Transformation: man to nut.

References:
the goddess Iðunn:
 Skáldsk ch. 3 (56).

D230.

Transformation: man to a mineral form.

D231.

Transformation: man to stone.

References:
cf. A974;
F451.3.2.1;
F531.6.12.2.
Hjaðningar:
 Skáldsk ch. 62 (50);
Álafl IV 3.

D250.

Transformation: man to manufactured object.

References:
Ldb ch. 272:
»brá sér í nautsbelgs líki vatsfulls«.

D300-399.

Transformation: animal to person.

D350.

Transformation: bird to person.

D361.

Transformation: swan to person.

DD361.1.

Swan Maiden.

References:
Vkv;
Þiðr II 285.

D400-499.

Other forms of transformation.

D440.

Transformation: object to animal.

D444.

Transformation: manufactured object to animal.

D444.6.

Transformation: drinking horn to dragon.

References:
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 16/
Herrm 596.

D444.7.

Transformation: armring to serpent.

References:
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 16/
Herrm 596.

D447.

Transformation: parts of animal or human body to animal.

D447.9.

Parts of sorcerer's body turn into serpents.

References:
GHrólf 345 ch. 33.

D450-499.

Transformation: object to object.

D450.

Transformation: object to another object.

References:
Skj II 12 (Merlínússpá st. 8);
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 12-18.

D457.

Transformed parts of person or animal to object.

D457.8.

Transformation: tooth to ax head.

References:
tooth to sword:
 cf. Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 16/
 Herrm 596.

D458.

Transformation: bread to another object.

References:
cf. D471.1.

D470.

Transformation: material of object changed.

D471.

Transformation: object to stone.

D471.1.

Transformation: bread to stone, as punishment.

References:
HaraldH ch. 56 in Hkr III;
ÓláfH ch. 251 in FMS V 140;
Skj I 436.

D477.

Transformation: object becomes wine.

D477.1.

Transformation: water becomes wine.

References:
cf. D1349.3.
ÓláfH in FMS V 199.

D480.

Size of object transformed.

References:
cf. D55.

D491.

Compressible objects.

References:
cf. D631.3;
D1181.

D500-599.

Means of transformation.

D520.

Transformation through power of the word.

D525.

Transformation through curse.

References:
cf. M400.
HjÖlv 515-16 ch. 2;
IllGr 657 ch. 5;
ÞorstVík 431 ch. 17;
HrólfKr 50 ch. 19 (FAS I 50);
Þiðr I 303-04;
Álafl ch. IV 3, VIII 4/
cf. lxiii-iv;
SigrgFr 47 ch. 2;
Kóngab 33-36;
Úlfh ch. 3;
JónL in ZDPh XXVI 16.

D530.

Transformation by putting on skin, clothing, etc.

D531.

Transformation by putting on skin.

References:
Völs ch. 8.

D536.

Transformation by removing chains from neck.

References:
cf. transformation by pulling on red thread and removing it from neck:
 Gering I 273-75.

D537.

Transformation by changing clothes.

References:
Amb ch. 20-25.

D550.

Transformation by eating or drinking.

D551.

Transformation by eating.

D551.1.

Transformation by eating fruit.

D551.1.1.

Transformation by eating apple.

References:
Dinus 46-50.

D551.3.

Transformation by eating flesh.

References:
cf. B635.2;
D1357.1;
D1358.1;
E714.4.1.
Bósa 26 ch. 8.

D560.

Transformation by various means.

D562.

Transformation by baking.

References:
cf. Skj II 12.

D565.

Transformation by teaching.

D565.5.

Transformation by kiss.

References:
cf. D735.

D566.

Transformation by striking.

D566.1.

Transformation by striking with wolf-skin glove.

References:
cf. D1066.
HrólfKr 50 ch. 19/
cf. Schlauch 83;
LiestølSF 211;
Trolldom 94.

D567.

Transformation by sunlight.

References:
cf. F451.3.2.1.

D572.

Transformation by magic object.

D572.2.

Transformation by ring.

References:
Marteini ch. 9.

D572.5.

Transformation by means of magic stone.

References:
NikL ch. 8;
Gibbon ch. 3.

D579.

Transformation by looking in a mirror.

References:
cf. D1163.
EgÁsm XIII 8, XV 6 (FAS III 393, 397);
Sigþ ch. 21, 32-36/
cf. Jiriczek's introd. to Bósa lxi;
Vald 65 ch. 1.

D600-699.

Miscellaneous transformation incidents.

D610.

Repeated transformation.

References:
cf. D630.
GHrólf 342 ch. 33;
SturlSt 613 ch. 12;
Bósa ch. 14 (FAS III 230-31).

D615.

Transformation combat. Fight between contestants who strive to outdo each other in successive transformations.

D615.4.

Men transformed to animals fight.

References:
Cf. D659.2.

D620.

Periodic transformation. A person or thing is transformed at definite intervals.

References:
Völs ch. 8-9.

D621.

Daily transformation.

D621.1.

Animal by day; man by night.

References:
HrólfKr ch. 18-22 (FAS I 49-60).

D621.1.1.

Man by day, animal by night.

References:
Kveld-úlfr:
 Ldb ch. 79/
 Eg ch. I 8.

D623.

Transformation every ten days.

References:
Völs ch. 8.

D630.

Transformation and disenchantment at will.

References:
cf. D113.1;
D128;
* and, in general, references throughout D610-629, D640-659, D670-699;
F451.3.3.0.1.
Nearly all of those motifs involve the idea of voluntary transformation. In Old Icelandic the idea of people possessing a power like this is often expressed through the words »hamramr« »eigi einhamr«, »hamhleypa«, »fara hamfari«.
Eyrb ch. LXI 5;
Eg I 8, III 18-20, XXVII 6, LIX 52, LXXII 11;
GullÞ ch. 14, 18;
ÁnB ch. 29;
Hávarð ch. 1;
Sturl I 5;
Ys ch. 6-1 (Odin);
Hóam ch. 16;
Völs ch. 9;
Bósa 25, 84 ch. 8, 6 (FAS III 210);
ÞorstVík 390, 395 ch. 3, 5;
GHrólf 241 ch. 2;
SörlaSt 426 ch. 10;
HálfdBr 573 n. ch. 6;
BárðSn 11, 14, 18 ch. 5, 8, 9;
OrmSt 521, 522, 524;
ÞórðarH 95 ch. 3;
HálfdE ch. 8;
Sigþ ch. 25;
SkáldH 18 ch. 6;
Vald 63 ch. 1;
Mágus ch. 61.
cf. StrömbäckSejd 21 (ad Ls 24), 160 ff. ch. IV »Sejd och hamskifte«;
Reuschel 114;
Schlauch 124;
MC 46;
Saussaye 298f.

D631.

Size changed at will.

References:
cf. F451.3.3.0.1.

D631.1.

Person changes size at will.

References:
cf. F451.3.3.0.1;
F531.6.5.2.

D631.3.

Size of object changed at will.

D631.3.1.1.

Compressible ship. Can be put into vest pocket.

References:
Skíðblaðnir:
 Ys ch. 7/
 Gylf ch. 26 (43)/
 Skáldsk ch. 44 (35)/
 Vries 256/
 MC 109;
cf. D1123.

D63l.3.5.

Compressible hammer.

References:
Mjöllnir:
 Skáldsk ch. 44 (35)/
 MC 79.

D631.3.8.

Spear large or small at will.

References:
SturlSt 625-26 ch. 17.

D640.

Reasons for voluntary transformation.

References:
cf. D2031.4.2.

D641.

Transformation to reach difficult place.

References:
Loki:
Skáldsk ch. 6 (58)/
MC 54/
Saussaye 261;
cf. D185.1.

D641.4.

Transformation to travel to otherworld.

References:
Historia Norvegiae in Monumenta Hist. Norvegiæ 85 f./
cf. Trolldom 156.

D642.

Transformation to escape difficult situation.

References:
Ls in BuggeE 122 =
Gylf ch. 36 (50)/
MC 146;
Gylf ch. 34 (49);
Herv 83, 140 (FAS I 487-88);
Sigþ 172 ch. 25;
SigrgFr 83 ch. 11.

D642.2.

Transformation to escape death.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 6 (57);
Ldb ch. 272;
GullÞ ch. 10, 20;
KetilH 131 ch. 5.

D644.

Transformation to travel fast.

References:
Knytl ch. 3.

D651.

Transformation to defeat enemies.

References:
cf. D199.2.1;
D659.2.

D651.1.

Transformation to kill enemy.

References:
cf. F531.1.8.5.
KetilH 116 ch. 3;
ÞorstVík 403 ch. 8;
GHrólf 318 ch. 28;
HjÖlv 506 ch. 20.

D651.5.

Transformation to spy enemy's camp.

References:
Knytl ch. 3;
ÞorstVík 417 ch. 13.

D657.

Transformation to steal.

References:
cf. A154.2.

D658.

Transformation to seduce.

References:
cf. G303.3.1;
K1311.

D658.2.

Transformation to husband's (lover's) form to seduce woman.

References:
Þiðr I 319-20.

D658.3.

Transformation of sex to seduce.

References:
Saxo lib. VII c. IV 2.

D658.3.1.

Transformation to seduce man.

References:
Völs ch. 7.

D658.3.2.

Transformation of animal to woman to seduce man.

D658.3.2.1.

God as mare seduces stallion.

References:
cf. K2115;
T685.
Loki:
Gylf ch. 25 (42)/
Saussaye 261.

D659.

Miscellaneous reasons for voluntary transformation.

D659.2.

Transformation to animals to fight.

References:
cf. D651;
G211.9;
G225.5.
HálfdE XX 3-4, 8-9 (FAS III 549-50);
SturlSt 613 ch. 12;
Fertram ch. 12;
all the references to D112.1 *;
D113.2;
D114.3.2;
D127.5;
D133.2;
D141;
D152.3;
D191;
D199.2.1.

D659.4.

Transformation to act as helpful animal.

D659.4.4.

Transformation to eagle in order to guard princess.

References:
HHj in BuggeE 172.

D660.

Motive for transformation of others.

D661.

Transformation as punishment.

References:
cf. D471.1.
Gylf ch. 36 (50);
ÞorstVík 431 ch. 17-19;
HjÖlv 515 ch. 22;
IllGr 657 ch. 5;
Álafl VIII 3-IX 5;
Úlfh ch. 1, 4;
Kóngab 33-36.

D661.1.

Transformation as revenge for repulsing amorous advances.

References:
Gering I 273.

D666.

Transformation to save a person.

References:
HjÖlv 472 ch. 9.

D670.

Magic flight.

D671.

Transformation flight.

References:
cf. D642.

D672.

Obstacle flight. Fugitives throw objects behind them which magically become obstacles in pursuer's path.

References:
cf. R231.
Saxo lib. V c. XIII 2.

D680.

Miscellaneous circumstances of transformation.

D682.

Partial transformation.

D6813.

Partial transformation: animal with human mind.

D682.3.2.

Animal with human eyes.

References:
cf. H62.1.

D683.

Transformation by magician.

References:
cf. G263.

D700-799.

Disenchantment.

D700.

Person disenchanted.

References:
Reuschel 113.

D702.

Partial disenchanment.

D702.1.

Disenchantment with missing member.

D702.1.1.

Cat's paw cut off: woman's hand missing.

References:
cf. G252.

D720.

Disenchantment by removing (destroying) covering of enchanted person.

D721.

Disenchantment by removing skin (or covering).

References:
cf. D361.1.

D721.3.

Disenchantment by destroying skin (covering).

References:
GrímL 151 ch. 2;
SigrgFr 98 ch. 15;
Kóngab 28-29;
cf. Völs ch. 8;
Álafl X 11.

D730.

Disenchantment by submission. The helper must submit to the will of the enchanted person.

References:
cf. D723.

D732.

Loathly Lady. Man disenchants loathsome woman by embracing (wooing) her.

References:
GrímL 150-51 ch. 2;
ÞorstVík 438 ch. 19;
HjÖlv 475-76, 516 ch. 10, 22;
IllGr 653-56 ch. 4;
HrólfKr 31-32 ch. 11 (FAS I 31);
Reuschel 115.

D735.

Disenchantment by kiss.

References:
GrímL 150-51 ch. 2;
HjÖlv 475-76, 516 ch. 10, 22;
Child I 306.
cf. when woman begs for Áli's life:
 Álafl VIII 7, X 7.

D760.

Disenchantment by miscellaneous means.

D765.

Disenchantment by reversing (undoing) enchantment.

D765.1.

Disenchantment by removing cause of enchantment.

References:
Maiden removes bit of weapon left in lover's head:
 Rém 89 ch. 18-25;
cf. Skáldsk ch. 26 (17).

D800-1699.

Magic objects.

D800-899.

Ownership of magic objects.

D800.

Magic object.

References:
Wahlgren 51-60.

D800-859.

Acquisition of magic object.

D810.

Magic object a gift.

References:
Ldb ch. 356;
HrólfG ch. 28 (FAS 111 140);
Nornag ch. 2 in Flb I 341 (FAS I 315);
ÞorstB 194-96 ch. 10, 12;
ÁsmVík ch. 15;
Sigþ ch. 16;
VilhSj 73 ch. 30;
SamsF ch. 20;
Mágus 113 ch. 47.

D811.

Magic object received from God (a god).

References:
arrows from Odin:
 ÖOdd 138-41 (ch. XXXVI 5-9, FAS II 259-60);
ring from Odin:
 Huld no. 12.

D812.

Magic object received from supernatural being.

D812.1.

Magic object received from saint.

References:
BárðSn 39 ch. 18;
Þorvalds þáttr tasalda in Flb I 380 (FMS II 147).

D812.4.

Magic object received from ghost.

References:
cf. E373.
Flóam ch. 13, 15;
GHrólf 335 ch. 32.

D812.8.

Magic object received from lady in dream.

References:
cf. F1068.

D812.8.1.

Magic object received from giantess in dream.

References:
cf. D812.11.
OrmSt 529 (FMS III 223, FjÍsl 216);
Vald 56 ch. 1.

D812.11.

Magic object received from giant giantess).

References:
cf. D812.8.1;
Q111.5.
KetilH 118 ch. 3 (giant);
SörlaSt 417 ch. 4;
HjÖlv 473 ch. 10;
HálfdBr 576 ch. 8;
SturlSt 621 ch. 16;
Amb ch. 28 (27);
Sigþ ch. 21;
Vald ch. 1;
Villif ch. 12;
HringH ch. 3;
Blómst 39 ch. 24 (all giantesses);
VilhSj ch. 7 (from giant as ransom).

D812.12.

Magic object received from dwarf.

References:
cf. D817.1.1;
D853.
ÞorstVík 396-98 ch. 5-6;
(y.) Bósa 110 ch. 11;
Sigþ ch. 31;
ViktorBl/
cf. Bósa introd. lxvi/
ZDPh XXVI 12;
Amb ch. 23, 28-30 (27-29);
ÞjJón ch. 6;
KáraK 63-64 ch. 31.

D812.12.1.

Magic sword received from dwarf in dream.

References:
Sigþ 116 ch. 7/
cf. ZDPh XXVI 11.

D813.

Magic object received from fairy.

References:
ring:
GHrólf 277 ch. 15.

D815.

Magic object received from relative.

D815.1.

Magic object received from mother.

References:
Orkn ch. 11.

D815.2.

Magic object received from father.

References:
cf. D816;
E373.2.
HrólfKr 55 ch. 20 (FAS I 56);
Þiðr I 136.
cf. Laxd ch. 26.

D815.4.

Magic object received from sister.

References:
Saxo lib. II c. IV 2.

D815.6.

Magic object received from daughter.

References:
NikL ch. 16.

D815.7.

Magic object received from foster-parents.

References:
SamsF ch. 20.

D815.7.1.

Magic object received from (girl's) foster-mother.

References:
Bósa 58 ch. 14;
HjÖlv 516 ch. 22;
GHrólf 250 ch. 4;
Þorgr ch. 5;
Fastus 7 ch. 2;
Bragð 46 ch. 1.

D816.

Magic object inherited.

References:
Ldb ch. 356;
Laxd ch. 26;
HrólfKr 52-60 ch. 20, 23 (FAS I 56-61);
Völs ch. 11;
ÞorstVík 390 ch. 3;
GHrólf 299 ch. 23;
EgÁsm XII 3 (FAS III 389);
Friðþj ch. 1;
ÞjJón ch. 9.
cf. GrønbechVFO IV 29.

D817.

Magic object received from grateful person.

References:
Nornag ch. 2 in Flb I 347 (FAS I 316);
HálfdE XVI 12 (FAS III 543);
GHrólf 277 ch. 15;
Amb ch. 23;
HringH ch. 2-3;
Sigþ ch. 21;
Saxo lib. II c. IV 2.

D817.1.

Magic object received from man in return for rescue of child.

D817.1.1.

Magic object received from dwarf in return for rescue of child or kindness to child.

References:
cf. D812.12;
F337.1.
(y.) Bósa 109-11 ch. 11;
EgÁsm XI 6-9 (FAS III 388-89)/
cf. introd. xxxv-vii;
ÞorstVík 447 ch. 22;
ÞorstB 180 ch. 3;
Amb ch. 19-20;
Ector ch. 7-8;
cf. KáraK 21 ch. 9 (cf. ch. 13, 14 ff.).

D822.

Magic object received from old man (woman).

References:
bag:
 SigrgFr 67 ch. 8.

D825.

Magic object received from maiden.

References:
tent:
 HjÖlv 468 ch. 7;
shield:
 HrómGr 373 ch. 6;
ring:
 Marteini ch. 9/
 (y.) Bósa 115 ch. 12;
sword:
 Álafl VII 8/
 Saxo lib. II c. II 7, lib. II c. IV 2;
KáraK 60-61 ch. 30.

D830.

Magic object acquired by trickery.

D832.

Magic object acquired by acting as umpire for fighting heirs.

References:
EgÁsm XI (FAS III 387-88).

D835.

Magic object acquired through trickery: child forced to cry till object is given.

References:
EgÁsm XIV 10/
cf. Lagerholm 66.

D838.

Magic object acquired by stealing.

References:
ring and tablecloth (magic ?):
 ÞorstB 176-79 ch. 2;
sword:
 Þiðr I 55;
cf. Brísingamen:
 Sörla 276.

D838.2.

Magic object taken from ogre's house.

References:
the sword Risanautr:
 HrólfG 33, 36 ch. 21, 23 (FAS III 119-21, 125 ch. 18-19)/
 cf. Ldb ch. 6/
 ÓláfTr ch. 116 in FMS I 238;
mirror and precious stones:
 NikL 19-22 ch. 8.

D838.3.

Magic object stolen in Thor's temple.

References:
cf. N514.
SturlSt 617-31 ch. 14-19.

D838.4.

Magic object taken in serpents' country.

References:
Konr 69-79 ch. 9-10.

D838.5.

Magic object taken from barrow.

References:
cf. E373.2;
E461.2;
N511.1.1.
sword:
 Grett ch. 18;
 ÞorstUxaf 253-55 (FMS III 114-19);
the sword Skefilsnautr:
 Reykd ch. 19;
Hrólfs sword Sköfnungr and Hjalti's axe (cf. note in HrólfKr in FAS I 109):
 ÞórðarH ch. 3 and Ldb ch. 221;
drinking horn (cf. F352):
 ÞorstB 189, 196-98 ch. 8, 12-13;
ring, knife, bell:
 ÓláfH ch. 16 in FMS IV 27 =
 Óláfs þáttr Geirstaðaálfs ch. 3-4 in FMS X 215;
the sword Tyrfingr:
 Herv 14 ff.;
ring, ornament, Mistilteinn:
 HrómGr 368-71 ch. 4;
Angrvaðill:
 ÞorstVík 409 ch. 10;
Sótanautr:
 Harð ch. 15;
weapons:
 ViktorBl in ZDPh XXVI 14.

D838.6.

Magic object stolen from giant.

References:
cf. F531.6.7;
G610;
H1151.14;
N538.2.
ÞorstVík 409 ch. 10;
Sigþ. 140 ch. 16.

D838.7.

Magic armor (sword) stolen from dwarf by giant.

References:
VilhSj 14-15, 20 ch. 7, 9;
Sigþ 140 ch. 16.

D838.8.

Magic helmet taken directly from bystander.

References:
Gautr 45, 67 ch. 11 (FAS III 49).

D840.

Magic object found.

D845.

Magic object found in underground room.

D845.1.

Magic object found in giant's cave.

References:
HjÖlv 488, 490 ch. 13, 14.

D849.

Magic object found - miscellaneous.

D849.2.

Magic object pointed out by bird.

D849.2.1.

Magic stone found in bird's nest or stomach.

References:
Heimslýsíng in Hb 228;
cf. Grundtvig 1878.

D849.3.

Magic object found on an island.

References:
NikL ch. 8;
Nitida 6 ch. 1.

D850.

Magic object otherwise obtained.

D851.

Magic object acquired by exchange.

References:
VilhSj 100 ch. 43;
no trick:
 SigrgFr 105 ch. 16.

D853.

Magic object forged by smith to order.

References:
cf. F451.3.2.1.1;
F451.3.2.1.2.
Skáldsk ch. 44 (35);
Leyen 57;
MC 268.

D855.

Magic object acquired as reward.

References:
shirt (cf. Q53.2.):
 HringH 5-6 ch. 2.

D855.3.

Magic object acquired as reward for guest into grave.

References:
HrómGr 368 ch. 4.

D859.

Magic object obtained - miscellaneous means.

D859.2.

Quest to hell for magic object.

References:
EgÁsm XIII 1-12 (FAS III 391-93).

D859.8.

Magic object as ransom of captive.

References:
VilhSj ch. 7-10.

D8599.

Magic object won by gambling.

References:
in chess:
 Mágus 5 ch. 3, ed. 1858 22 ch. 8.

D900-1299.

Kinds of magic objects.

D900.

Magic weather phenomena.

References:
cf. D1540;
D2140;
R236.

D902.

Magic rain.

References:
cf. D2143.

D902.1.

Magic mist.

References:
cf. D1361.1;
R236.1.
BárðSn 29 ch. 14;
HrólfKr ch. 1 (FAS I 5);
EgÁsm IX 4-6, cf. 42 n. (FAS III 382-83);
SörlaSt 410 ff., 442 ch. 2-4, 19;
Vald 60, 74 ch. 1, 3.

D902.2.

Magic dew.

References:
Cf. Liestøl 1945a 84 ff./
AnB 336 ch. 4.

D905.

Magic storm (»gerningahríð«, »galdrahrið«, »kyngiveðr«).

References:
cf. D1541;
D2141.
Eyrb XL 12-16;
Gullp ch. 3;
Bisk II 118;
Vígl 63 ch. 11;
HrólfKr ch. 34 (FAS I 108);
ÖOdd 36-39 (ch. X 1-7; FAS II 179-80, 515-16);
GrímL 144 ch. 1;
KetilH 117 ch. 3;
ÞorstVík 435 ch. 19;
HrólfG ch. 22 (FAS III 122-23);
GHrólf 279-82, 317-18 ch. 16, 28;
SörlaSt 410-16 ch. 2-4;
HjÖlv 471 ch. 9;
HalfdBr 568-71 ch. 4-5;
(y.) Bósa 94 ch. 7;
Friðþj ch. 5-6 (FAS II 72-81, 492-94);
Nornag ch. 5 in Flb I 351 (FAS I 324-25);
Helgaþ 360-61 (FMS III 137, 139);
FlóresS II 6-7;
VilhSj 10 ch. 5 (ZDPh XXVI 6);
HaraldHr 271;
Þorgr 23 ch. 5;
Kóngab 7-8, 16-17;
SkaldH 18 ch. 6;
Saxo lib. I c. VII 1;
Reuschel 111;
Dehmer 92.

D906.

Magic wind.

References:
cf. D2142;
R236.4.
EgÁsm IX 4-6 (FAS III 382-83);
Gautr 28 ch. 7 (FAS III 31-32);
HjÖlv 506 ch. 19-20;
ÖOdd 46-47 (ch. 12-13; FAS II 184-86, 520);
Dínus 123.

D908.

Magic darkness.

References:
cf. D2165.
HrólfKr ch. 23, 33 (FAS I 64, 105);
ÞorstVík 436-38 ch. 19;
Bósa 113 ch. 12;
HalfdBr 566 ch. 3;
FlóresS II 6-7;
Þorgr 30 ch. 5;
Vald 54 ch. 1;
Bragð 47 ch. 1;
Saxo lib. II c. II 6.

D910.

Magic body of water.

D921.

Magic lake (pond).

References:
VestfjGr 169/
cf. M477.1.

D925.

Magic fountain.

References:
cf. D1311.3;
D1338.1.1;
D1341.1;
D1402.24;
D1500.1.1;
D1505.5.3;
D1541.1.3;
D1567.

D926.

Magic well.

References:
cf. A875.2;
A878.1.2;
D1341.1;
D1402.24;
D1811.1.2.

D927.

Magic spring.

References:
cf. A941;
D1500.1.1.

D930.

Magic land features.

References:
cf. M356.

D931.

Magic rock (stone).

References:
cf. D572.5;
D1071;
D1300.4;
D1311.16;
D1316.1;
D1317.12;
D1331.1.4;
D1356.3;
D1361.2;
D1380.11;
D1389.9.1;
D1400.1.14;
D1401.5;
D1500.1.2;
D1520.30;
D1540.2;
D1561.1.7;
E4395;
F800;
M112.1.
Heimslýsing in Hb 227-28.

D931.0.1.

Stones produced by magic.

References:
cf. V111.2.

D931.0.2.

Stones fixed in the earth have certain magic powers.

References:
Gróg 15;
ÖOdd 136 (FAS II 256);
Saxo lib. I c. II 1.

D932.

Magic mountain.

References:
cf. D1500.1.38;
F150.

D940.

Magic forests.

D941.

Magic forest.

References:
Úlf 187-89.

D950.

Magic tree.

References:
cf. A652; A878.

D955.

Magic leaf.

References:
cf. D1500.1.4.

D958.

Magic thorn.

References:
cf. D1364.2.

D960.

Magic gardens and plants.

D965.

Magic plant.

References:
cf. D1355.21;
D1472.1.4;
D155.1.4.

D965.4.

Magic mistletoe.

References:
cf. M341.2.1;
Z312.

D980.

Magic fruits and vegetables.

D981.

Magic fruit.

References:
cf. D1501.2.

D981.1.

Magic apple.

References:
cf. D1336.2.1;
D1355.7;
D1364.4.1;
F813.1.
YngV 37 (thrown by pursuers);
Nitida ch. 1, 3;
Dínus 46-48.

D983.

Magic vegetable.

D983.3.

Magic leek.

References:
cf. D1383.5;
D1389.11;
D1472.1.4.
HHu I 7;
Völs ch. 8.

D990.

Magic bodily members - human.

D992.

Magic head.

References:
cf. D1311.8;
D1380.3;
D1610.5;
D1641.7;
E714.4.

D992.1.

Magic horns (grow on person's forehead).

References:
Dínus 45.

D993.

Magic eye.

References:
cf. D2071;
E781;
F541.1.4.

D1001.

Magic spittle.

References:
sharpens sword so that it may bite invulnerable person:
GHrólf 344 ch. 33.

D1003.

Magic blood - human.

References:
cf. A941.5.8;
D1318.5;
D1500.1.9;
D1563.9;
D1567.1;
E761.1.

D1004.

Magic tears.

References:
cf. D1454.4.1.

D1010.

Magic bodily members - animal.

D1011.

Magic animal head.

D1011.1.

Magic animal horn.

References:
SturlSt 617-31 ch. 14, 17-19.

D2011.2.

Magic ear of animal.

References:
magic stone found:
VilhSj 59 ch. 25.

D1015.

Magic internal organs of animal.

References:
cf. D1469.5.

D1015.1.

Magic heart of animal.

D1015.1.2.

Magic dragon heart.

References:
cf. B217.1.2.

D1015.1.4.

Magic wolf heart.

References:
cf. E714.4.1.

D1025.

Magic skin of animal.

References:
cf. D1381.3.2.

D1030.

Magic food.

References:
cf. A153;
D2004.3.

D1034.

Magic vegetable (as food).

References:
cf. D1472.1.4.

D1037.

Magic honey.

References:
cf. A2812.

D1040.

Magic drink.

References:
Cf. A154;
D1242.2;
D1351;
D1355.2;
D1364.7;
D1365.2;
D1366.1;
D1375.1.5;
D1500.1.11;
D1500.4.1;
D1502.4.1;
D2034.
GullÞ ch. 3;
EgÁsm XIV 10-11 (FAS III 395).

D1041.

Blood as magic drink.

References:
cf. D1335.2.1;
D1563.1.5;
G262.1.

D1045.

Magic beer.

References:
cf. D1383.5.

D1045.1.

Magic ale.

References:
cf. D1601.23.

D1050.

Magic clothes.

References:
cf. F820.

D1051.

Magic cloth.

References:
cf. D1361.40;
D1380.18;
D1410;
D1470.1.9;
D1520.19;
D1520.30.
ÞorstB 194, 196 ch. 10, 12;
fairy-made saddlecloth cannot burn and changes color every seven nights:
 VilhSj 20 ch. 9;
produces darkness (cf. D1546):
 Harðar ch. 25/
 Kersbergen 147-49.

D1052.

Magic garment (robe, tunic).

References:
cf. D1361.11;
D1381.3.1;
D1382.10.

D1053.

Magic mantle (clock).

References:
cf. D1316;
D1317.19;
D1318.8.2;
D1344.9;
D1361.12;
D1368.3;
D1380.18;
D1610.26.1;
E121.4;
H1359.5.
Ys ch. 46: produces storm;
SturlSt 606 ch. 9: brings luck;
EgÁsm XII 12 (FAS III 391): cannot burn;
VilhSj ch. 30: changes color three times a day.
cf. »Möttull finnakonungr«:
 Moe 1926 II 88 ff.

D1056.

Magic shirt.

References:
cf. D1344.9;
D1382.6;
D1384.4.1;
D1402.5.
ÖOdd 72-77, 80-81 (ch. XXII, XXIX 6; FAS II 198-202, 529-31);
RagnarL 156 ch. 15 (14) (FAS I 279-82).
cf. Holtsmark 1954 104-08.

D1057.

Magic belt.

References:
cf. D1335.4;
D1349.1.4;
D1355.9;
D1356.2;
D1381.18;
D1381.3;
D1501.5;
F827.

D106l.

Magic veil.

References:
cf. D1351.3;
D1381.26;
D1410.

D1065.

Magic footwear.

D1065.2.

Magic shoes.

References:
cf. D1520.10.
Vilm 154 ch. 8.

D1066.

Magic glove.

References:
cf. D566.1;
D1335.3;
D1364.29;
D1500.4.5;
D1503.17.

D1067.

Magic head-wear.

References:
cf. D1101.4;
D1546.1.

D1067.2.

Magic cap.

References:
Bisk I 596, 606.

D1067.3.

Magic hood.

D1067.3.1.

Magic cowl.

References:
cf. D1382.9.

D1070.

Magic ornaments.

References:
cf. M470.

D1071.

Magic jewel (jewels).

References:
cf. D931;
D1317.12;
D1349.3;
D1355.20;
D1380.11;
D1381.6;
D1381.7;
D1382.12;
D1383.6;
D1384.4.2;
D1400.1.14;
D1507.8;
D1520.29;
D1540.2;
D1561.1.7;
D1645.1.
Ys ch. (14 and) 19;
ÞorstB 180/
cf. ESveinsson 1929 xl;
Konr 69-79 ch. 9-10/
cf. Schlauch 43;
Amb ch. 19;
Nitida ch. 3;
Heimslýsing in Hb 227-28.

D1073.

Magic necklace.

References:
cf. D1381.6.
hardly magic:
 GHrólf 242 ch. 3.

D1076.

Magic ring.

References:
cf. D444.7;
D572.2;
D1311.16.2;
D1311.18;
D1316.4.1;
D1317.5;
D1344.1;
D1355.4;
D1361.17;
D1364.29;
D1368.2;
D1382.11;
D1383.3;
D1384.7;
D1389.9.2;
D1395.5;
D1413.2;
D1456.2;
D1520.12;
F825;
M470.

D1080.

Magic weapons.

References:
cf. D1084;
D1311.17;
D1653.1;
F830.
Heinzel 53;
Dehmer 103.

D1081.

Magic sword.

References:
cf. D1402.7;
D1503.14.1;
D1601.4;
D1610.9.1;
D1641;
D1645.4;
D1653.1.1;
D1654.4.1;
D1694;
D2086;
F833.
Herv 2 (málasax);
KetilH 138 ch. 5;
cf. Vries 39;
Saxo lib. II c. II 6, lib. III c. II 5-6.

D1083.

Magic knife.

References:
cf. D1317.17;
F838.

D1084.

Magic spear.

References:
cf. A157.3;
D631.3.8;
D1181;
D1602.6;
D1653.1.2;
F832.

D1086.

Magic lance.

References:
cf. D491;
D1311.19;
F832.

D1091.

Magic bow.

References:
cf. D1092.

D1092.

Magic arrow.

References:
cf. D1653.1.5;
F831.
ÖOdd 24-25, 138-41, 178-81 (ch. VI 1-2, XXXVI 5-9, XLIII 7; FAS II 173, 259, 287, 511, 541, 554-55);
KetilH 118 ff. ch. 3;
»Gusisnautar«, which together with a bow are forged by dwarfs:
 GrímL 144 ff. ch. 1/
 (cf. F451.3.4.2).

D1095.

Magic hammer.

References:
cf. D631.3.5;
D1602.15.

D1101.

Magic armor.

References:
cf. D838.7;
D1344.9;
D1381.3;
D1381.10;
D1400.1.15;
F824.

D1101.1.

Magic shield.

References:
cf. D45;
F824.2.
HrómGr 373 ch. 6.
cf. Andrews 1912 32.

D1101.4.

Magic helmet.

References:
cf. D838.8;
D1344.13;
D1361.20;
D1381.10.3;
D1388.0.6;
D1400.1.17.

D1110.

Magic conveyances.

References:
cf. D1520;
G241.

D1121.

Magic boat.

References:
cf. F841.
Nitida ch. 1.

D1123.

Magic ship (has fair wind always).

References:
cf. D631.3.1;
D1310.3;
D1521.2;
F841.
Skíðblaðnir (cf. D631.3.1.1):
 Gylf ch. 26 (43)/
 Vries 256/
 MC 109;
ÞorstVík 443 ch. 21;
HálfdBr 577 ch. 8;
Þorgr 27 ch. 5;
SamsF ch. 20;
ÞjJón ch. 6;
KánK 80, 83 ch. 39-41.

D1130.

Magic buildings and parts.

References:
cf. F770.

D1138.

Magic tent.

References:
cf. D1380.4.

D1146.

Magic door.

References:
cf. D1413.16.

D1150.

Magic furniture.

D1151.

Magic seat.

References:
cf. A199.2;
D1310.1;
Dl733.4.

D1153.

Magic table.

References:
cf. D1415;
D1472.1.7.

D1153.1.

Magic tablecloth.

References:
cf. D1472.1.8.
ÞorstB 177 ch. 2 (magic?).

D1155.

Magic carpet.

References:
cf. D1520.19.

D1162.

Magic light.

D1621.

Magic candle.

References:
BárðSn 39, 42-43 ch. 18, 20.

D1163.

Magic mirror.

References:
cf. D579;
D1323.1;
D1531.2.6;
T11.7.

D1170.

Magic utensils and implements.

D1171.

Magic vessel.

References:
cf. D1652.5.

D1171.2.

Magic cauldron.

References:
cf. H1336;
R336.

D1171.6.

Magic cup.

References:
cf. D1311.21;
E711;
F866.

D1171.6.3.

Magic drinking horn.

References:
cf. D444.6;
D1311.20;
D1317.18;
D1335.2;
D1365.10;
D1470.2.3;
D1610.25;
H1559.5.
Gjallarhorn:
 Gylf ch. 8 (15);
SturlSt 624 ch. 17;
EgÁsm XII 12 -XIII 1 (FAS III 391), cf. 59;
Fertram ch. 9 (cf. D1500.1.11);
four different drinks in it do not mix up:
 Konr 15, 79 ch. 10.

D1171.8.

Magic bottle.

References:
cf. Dl472.1.17.

D1175.

Magic match.

D1175.2.

Magic fire-steel.

References:
cf. E439.5.

D1176.

Magic key.

References:
cf. D1552.12.

D1181.

Magic needle (»dvergasmíði«).

References:
becomes spear that kills the man it is directed against:
 Vígk 5 ch. 2 ff.;
compressible spear:
 cf. SturlSt 625 ch. 17.

D1187.

Magic awl.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 44 (35) =
MC 267.

D1187.1.

Magic auger.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 2.

D1188.

Magic hone.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 2.

D1192.

Magic purse.

References:
cf. D1364.28.

D1193.

Magic bag (sack).

References:
cf. D1361.34;
D1388.0.5;
D1410.7;
D1540.1;
E64.l4.

D1206.

Magic axe.

References:
cf. D1364.0.2.
Bósa 58 ch. 14.

D1209.

Miscellaneous utensils and implements.

D1209.4.

Magic hammer.

References:
cf. D631.3.5;
D1335.13;
D1602.15.

D1209.7.

Magic game board (chess-board).

References:
cf. D1407.3;
D1601.29;
F869.3;
H1359.5.
Sigþ ch. 21:
»sá, sem þat á, mun jafnan meira hlut hafa, við hvern sem hann á, ok hverr sem hann vill at meira hlut fái«.

D1210.

Magic musical instruments.

References:
cf. D1275.1.

D1222.

Magic horn (musical).

References:
Gjallarhorn:
 Gylf ch. 15 (27)/
 MC 154;
Þiðr I 223, 225;
Mágus 17-25 ch. 11, 13-14 (ch. 32);
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 16/
Herrm 594.

D1223.

Magic clarinet.

D1223.1.

Magic flute.

References:
SigrgV ch. 13.

D1231.

Magic harp.

References:
cf. K515.2.
Bósa 43 ch. 11-12 (FAS III 220-23);
SigrgV ch. 5 ff.;
Gibbon ch. 2, 4.

D1240.

Magic waters and medicines.

References:
cf. D1500.

D1242.

Magic fluid.

D1242.1.

Magic water.

References:
cf. D1366.1.

D1242.2.

Magic potion.

References:
cf. D1040;
D1364.7;
D1500.1.11.

D1244.

Magic salve (ointment).

References:
cf. D1344.5;
D1500.1.19.

D1250.

Miscellaneous magic objects.

D1252.

Magic metal.

D1252.3.

Magic gold.

References:
cf. D1507.8;
564.15.

D1254.

Magic staff.

References:
cf. D1335.14;
D1413.13;
G242.1.
Gríðarvölr:
 Skáldsk ch. 27 (18)/
 MC 84;
Gambanteinn:
 Skírn 32/
 MC 111;
Hárb 20;
cf. HrólfG ch. 25 in FAS III 154;
KáraK 60-61 ch. 30;
StrömbäckSejd 140.

D1254.1.

Magic wand.

References:
cf. D1314.2.

D1266.

Magic book.

References:
cf. D1421.1.3;
E434.8;
F883.1.

D1266.1.

Magic writings (runes).

References:
cf. D45;
D1355.19;
D1365.10;
D1367.5;
D1379.2-3;
D1380.20;
D1414.2;
D1500.1.34;
D1500.3;
D1501.4;
D1545.0.1;
D1561.1.8;
D1566.2.4;
D1611.16;
F451.3.12.4;
F883.
Háv 139 ff.;
Rþ 37, 44-46;
Sigrdr 9-19 =
Völs ch. 21 (20) st. 12-19;
Guðr II 2 =
Völs ch. 35 (33);
Vatnsd XXXIV 11;
Eg XLIV 8-9, LVII 57;
Orkn ch. 58;
Krákumál st. 1 (7) in Skj I 649 (FAS I 300);
ÞorstUxaf 251 (FMS III 109; FjÍsl 442);
OrmSt 530: málajárn;
Herv 2: málasax;
HrólfKr ch. 20 (FAS I 52);
Vigl 79 ch. 17;
ViktorBl in ZDPh XXVI 24;
HeðinH ch. 4;
Ector ch. 6; MC 295-98.

D1268.

Magic statue (doll).

References:
cf. D1610;
D1620.
magician tries to kill emperor by making wax statue and shoot at it:
Gering I 201-03.

D1271.

Magic fire.

References:
Cf. D1380.1;
E439.5;
F702;
F831.2;
F1061.
Njála CIII 5-8;
MagnúsBl ch. 11 in Hkr III 338, ch. 13 in FMS VII 192;
ÓláfH ch. 133 in FMS I 266 =
Kristni II 7-9, IX 14-16/
ÞorvV III 5-9 in ASB XI;
consecrated fire:
Yngv 20-21, 42.

D1271.1.

Magic ashes.

References:
cf. D1361.34;
E431.9.

D1272.

Magic circle.

References:
HrómGr Griplur V 8 ff./
cf. Modern Philology X 627;
Fær ch. 40 (Flb I 556)/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 125 ff.

D1273.

Magic formula (charm).

References:
cf. D1275.

D1273.1.

Magic numbers.

References:
cf. Z71.

D1275.

Magic song.

References:
cf. D1335.12;
D1349.5;
D1351;
D1355.1.1;
D1358;
D1364.23;
D1380.14;
D1381.27;
D1382.7;
D1384.5;
D1385.20;
D1395.6;
D1410;
D1414.4;
D1500.1.24;
D1503.1;
D1541.0.2;
D1561.1.11;
D1566.2.3;
D1733.6;
D2011.1;
E55.1;
F531.6.11.
Háv 146 ff.;
Gróg;
KetilH 125 ch. 4;
ÞorlJ ch. 4 in FMS III 97-98 =
Herrm 113 n.;
Dehmer 95-96;
MC 299;
Saussaye 241, 387.

D1275.1.

Magic music.

References:
cf. B767.1;
D1210;
K873.2.
Saxo lib. III c. I, II 1-2.

D1275.3.

Magic hymn.

References:
cf. F531.6.11.2.

D1294.

Magic foot-print.

References:
cf. E761.3.
cf. Saxo lib. IV c. VIII 1 =
Herrm 312.

D1300-1599.

Function of maglc objects.

D1300.

Magic object gives supernatural wisdom.

D1300.3.

Magic well of wisdom.

References:
cf. D1811.1.2;
J163.3.

D1300.4.

Stone gives magic wisdom.

References:
the stone Gerathises when held in the mouth:
 Heimslýsing in Hb 227.

D1310.

Magic object gives supernatural information.

D1310.1.

Magic seat gives omniscience.

References:
cf. D1733.4.
Grm in BuggeE 76;
Skírn in BuggeE 90;
Gylf ch. 6 (9), 9 (17), 23 (37), 36 (50);
Hliðskjálf:
 Saussaye 286.

D1310.3.

Intelligent ship.

References:
Friðþj VI 16 (FAS II 79).

D1311.

Magic object used for divinatian.

References:
cf. M300.

D1311.3.

Oracular fountain (with two swans).

References:
Vsp 19;
Urðar brunnr:
 Háv 110;
Gylf ch. (8) 16;
Skáldsk ch. 65 (52);
cf. Ohrt 1938 91-101.

D1311.8.

Divination by head (skull).

References:
cf. D1610.5.

D1311.8.2.

Cut-off head prophesies fight.

References:
Eyrb XLIII 8-9.

D1311.16.

Oracular stone.

References:
Sigþ 68-76 ch. 28-30;
Heimslýsing in Hb 227-28;
ring with stone tells the owner what he likes to know:
 Bevers 233 ch. 17.

D1311.17.

Divination by magic weapon.

D1311.17.3.

Lance sounds when knocked on shield, except when its owner will be defeated.

References:
GHrólf 239, 242 ch. 1, 3;
cf. Þiðr I 113 (only AB).

D1311.18.

Oracular ring.

References:
cf. D1311.16.
turns red when its owner is going to be slain, black when poisoned:
 HálfdBr 576-77 ch. 8.

D1311.21.

Divination by cup.

References:
HrólfG 65 ch. 39 (FAS III 163-64);
Saxo lib. XIV c. XXXIX 3-5 465.

D1313.

Magic object points out road.

References:
cf. B151.

D13l4.

Magic object indicates desired place.

References:
cf. B150;
D1816.
kirkjuviðr:
 Ldb 36 ff..

D1314.2.

Magic wand (twig) locates hidden treasure.

References:
cf. Hym 105;
MC 86.

D1314.ll.

Seat-pillars thrown in the sea (with god's image) indicate where to settle.

References:
Eyrb IV 3, XXIV 1;
Land III 5, V 9;
Ldb introd. ch. 8, 9, ch. 33, 66, 244, 335, 353, 356, and 30 n., 139 n.;
EiríkR ch. 2;
Flóam ch. 4.
cf. ÞorstUxaf 249 (FMS III 105, FjÍsl 438);
Vries 165;
Olrik-E 193.

D1314.12.

Coffin lands where the dead is to be buried, and his son to settle.

References:
Eg XXVII 16-17;
Laxd ch. 3;
Ldb ch. 79 (29-30).

D1316.

Magic object reveals truth.

References:
cf. D1323;
H240;
H251.
impossible to move shrine until the body of murdered child is found beneath the street:
 ÓláfK ch. 7 in Hkr III 231;
magic mantle reveals falsehood:
 SamsF ch. 24.

D1316.1.

Stone reveals truth.

References:
Sigþ ch. 29;
Part 18-19;
Gering I 225.

D1316.4.

Magic ring permits owner to learn person's secret thoughts.

D1316.4.1.

Magic ring shows the true nature of its possessor.

References:
(y.) Bósa 115 ch. 12.

D1317.

Magic object warns of danger.

References:
cf. B131.1;
B143.1;
B521.

D1317.5.

Magic ring gives warning.

References:
HálfdBr 576-77 ch. 8;
Villif ch. 12.

D1317.12.

Magic stone gives warning.

References:
Sigþ ch. 29-30;
Amb ch. 19, 24;
Nitida 25 ch. 5.

D1317.15.

Golden cock on tent warns against danger.

References:
NikL ch. 16.

D1317.16.

Magic spear warns of danger.

References:
GHrólf 239, 242 ch. 1, 3.

D1317.17.

Knife sings as warning of fraud.

References:
Þiðr I 113 (AB).

D1317.18.

Magic drinking horn gives warning.

References:
ÞorstB 190-92 ch. 8-9;
HrólfG ch. 28 (FAS III 140)/
cf. GrønbechVFO IV 116.

D1317.19.

Cloak warns.

References:
Laxd LXVII 9-11;
falls down if a thief gets hold of it:
 SamsF ch. 18, 20, 24.

D1318.

Magic object reveals guilt.

References:
cf. H410.

D1318.2.

Dead fish reveals guilt.

D1318.2.1.

Laughing fish reveals unjust judgment.

References:
cf. F420.5.3.7.
HálfH VII 3-4 (FAS II 31-32);
cf. Krappe 1930b 401-5;
Krappe 1929a 340-61;
ESveinsson 1929 type 805 (803).

D13l8.5.

Blood indicates guilt or innocence.

References:
ÞorvV in Flb I 270 (ASB II ch. V 3, FMS I 270, FjÍsl 493).
the blood of Ragnvaldr jarl remains on stone as sign that he has been murdered:
 cf. Orkn ch. 104.

D1318.8.

Magic cloth reveals guilt.

References:
cf. D1317.19.

D1323.

Magic object gives clairvoyance.

References:
cf. D1316.

D1323.1.

Magic clairvoyant mirror.

References:
Þorgr 25 ch. 5;
Blómst 34 ch. 22;
NikL 20 ch. 8 ff.;
Gering I 202.

D1330.

Magic object works physical change.

D1331.

Magic object affects eyesight.

D1331.1.

Magic object gives magic sight.

Dl331.1.4.

Magic stone gives magic sight.

References:
Nitida 25 ch. 5;
Gibbon ch. 3.

D1331.2.

Magic object blinds.

D1331.2.6.

Magic mirror causes blindness.

References:
EgÁsm XIII 8, XVI 4 (FAS III 393, 401).

D1335.

Object gives magic strength.

D1335.1.

Magic strength-giving food.

References:
Saxo lib. III c. III 4, 6;
Saussaye 254.

D1335.2.

Magic strength-giving drink.

References:
Völs ch. 21 (20) (= Sigrdr 5);
GHrólf 312-13, 335-36 ch. 27, 33;
SturlSt 605 ch. 9;
VilhSj ch. 30;
Vald 64 ch. 1;
Vígk 8 ch. 2;
in magic drinking horn:
 KáraK 8-9 ch. 4;
ESveinsson 1929 xxxiii.

D1335.2.1.

Blood as magical strengthening drink.

References:
HrólfKr 62 and 69 ch. 23 (FAS I 62-63, 70);
Völs ch. 19;
Saxo lib. I c. VI 7.

D133S.3.

Magic (iron) glove gives strength.

References:
Gylf ch. 11 (20)/
MC 22, 84;
OrmSt 529 (FMS III 223, FjÍsl 216-17).

D1335.4.

Magic belt gives strength.

References:
cf. D1381.18.
Megingjörð:
Gylf ch. 11 (20)/
Skáldsk ch. 27 (18)/
Saussaye 286/
Vries 39;
Herrm 231 ff.

D1335.12.

Magic song gives strength.

References:
Háv 160;
Saussaye 387.

D1335.13.

Magic hammer gives strength.

References:
MC 22.

D1335.14.

Magic strengthening staff.

References:
gives also immortality:
 SamsF ch. 20.

D1336.

Magic object gives weakness.

D1336.2.

Magic food gives weakness.

D1336.2.1.

Magic apple gives weakness.

References:
Úlf 188-89.

D1338.

Magic object rejuvenates.

References:
cf. A153.4.

D1338.1.

Magic drink rejuvenates.

D1338.1.1.

Fountain of youth.

References:
Skj II 11 (Merlínússpá).
cf. Forspj 6-14/
A474.1.

D1338.3.

Rejuvenation by fruit.

Dl338.3.1.

Rejuvenation by apple. Golden apples of youth.

References:
cf. A153.4.
Gylf ch. 14 (26);
MC 178;
Saussaye 280;
Vries 333.

D1338.7.

Land of youth.

References:
cf. E481.4.
Herv 1, 89 (FAS I 412, 513).

D1341.

Magic object makes person old.

D1341.1.

Magic fountain makes person old.

References:
Skj II 11 (Merlínússpá).

D1344.

Magic object gives invulnerability.

References:
cf. D1840.

D1344.1.

Magic ring renders invulnerable.

References:
Sigþ 157, 187 ch. 21, 30.

D1344.5.

Magic ointment renders invulnerable.

References:
Ector 111 ch. 8.

D1344.9.

Magic garment renders invulnerable.

References:
cf. D1052.

D1344.9.1.

Magic shirt (cloak, armor) gives invulnerability.

References:
cf. D1056;
D1381;
F821.1.3.
Skáldsk 55 (44);
Ldb ch. 27, 125 (52 n.);
Eyrb XVIII 21;
Vatnsd XIX 2;
Njála CLV 22;
GullÞ ch. 3;
Sturl I 363;
ÓláfH ch. 193, 228 in Hkr II 1, ch. 182 in FMS V 42 (cf. F821.1.3);
Herv 11, 99;
Völs ch. 44 (42);
RagnarL ch. 3 (2), 15 (14);
RagnarS ch. 1 (FAS I 346);
(y.) ÖOdd 101, 119-20, 129, 133 (ch. XXIX 14, FAS II 215, 231, 245, 351);
(y.) Bósa 110 ch. 11;
EgÁsm XV 3 (FAS III 397);
HrómGr 375 ch. 7;
GHrólf 250, 256, 279, 322 ch. 4, 6, 16, 30;
SörlaSt 415, 419, 439 ch. 3, 5, 18;
SturlSt 606 ch. 9;
HálfdBr 576, 587 ch. 8, 11;
ÞorstB 180 ch. 3;
ÁsmVík 25-26, 32-33 ch. 14, 15;
SigrgFr 105 ch. 16;
VilhSj 14-15 ch. 7;
ÚlfU ch. 1;
Amb 172 ch. 36 (35);
Konr 61 ch. 6;
Bæring 119 ch. 31;
Ector ch. 2;
HringH 6 ch. 2;
Kóngab 5, 11, 14 ff.;
Andr 37-38;
Saxo lib. II c. IV 2, lib. III c. II 10 and III 4, lib. IV c. X 3
Herrm 219, 315;
cf. Lagerholm 69 n.

D1344.13.

Magic (golden) helmet renders invulnerable.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 55 (44);
SigrgV 170 ch.19;
Konr 61 ch. 6.

D1346.

Magic object gives immortality.

References:
cf. D1338;
D1335.14;
D1338.

D1347.

Magic object produces fecundity.

D1347.1.

Magic apple produces fecundity.

References:
Völs ch. 1-2.

D1349.

Magic object produces miscellaneous physical changes in person or things.

D1349.1.

Magic object produces immunity from hunger and thirst.

D1349.1.4.

Magic belt produces immunity from hunger.

References:
Villif ch. 12.

D1349.3.

Magic stone makes water like wine.

References:
cf. D477.1.
Ector 92 ch. 5.

D1349.5.

Magic song makes person spiritual and eloquent.

References:
Gróg 14.

D1350.

Magic object changes person's disposition.

D1351.

Magic object makes person peaceful.

References:
magic song (»galdr«):
 Háv 153/
 Grós 9;
magic drink:
 GHrólf 335 ch. 32.

D1351.3.

Magic veil changes enmity into peacefulness.

References:
Sigþ ch. 21.

D1352.

Magic object has peaceful influence.

References:
cf. B635.2.

D1355.

Love-producing magic object.

References:
cf. D1900;
T10.

D1355.1.

Love-producing music.

D1355.1.1.

Love-producing song.

References:
Háv 161;
ÓláfH ch. 35 in FMS IV 56, V 162;
FlóresS XXII 5/
cf. F420.5.2.1.1.
cf. Gróg 6;
cf. StrömbäckSejd 152.

D1355.2.

Magic love-philtre.

References:
HaraldHárf ch. 24 in Hkr I 133 =
Ágrip ch. 3 in FMS X 379;
Dínus 42-44;
KáraK 63 ch. 31;
Saxo lib. V c. I 8, 10 and III 30, 31;
Hb 168 l. 18-20/
cf. Reichborn-Kjennerud 1934 147.

D1355.3.

Love charm.

References:
Þiðr I 113-14;
NikL ch. 5;
Clári XV 6-7.

D1355.4.

Ring (or stone in it) produces love.

References:
cf. D1355.20.
Þiðr II 112-19, 148;
Sigþ ch. 21, 34-36;
JarlmH ch. 5 5, 8;
KáraK 69 ch. 33.

D1355.7.

Apple produces love.

References:
cf. Skírn 19;
Þiðr II 115;
Dínus 46-48.

D1355.9.

Magic belt produces love.

References:
Flov 154-55 ch. 22;
VestfjGr 169-70.

D1355.19.

Magic writings, »rúnar«, produce love.

References:
cf. D1900.
Skírn 36;
Eg LXXII 11-17, LXXVI 3;
Völs ch. 21 (20) st. 10 (= Sigrdr 9);
ÞorstVík 434 ch. 18;
SturlSt 634-35 ch. 22;
cf. DgF no. 6, 73-81;
Saxo lib. III c. IV 4 =
Herrm 239;
MC 298,
Vries 190.

D1355.20.

Green stone causes women to love the possessor.

References:
cf. D1355.4.
NikL ch. 8.

D1355.21.

Magic grass produces love when girl sleeps on it.

References:
HálfdBr 576, 580 ch. 8, 10.

D1356.

Magic object represses lust.

D1356.1.

Magic girdle represses lust.

References:
VestfjGr 169-70.

D1356.3.

Magic stone represses lust.

References:
Gibbon 8 ch. 2.

D1357.

Magic object make: person cruel.

D1357.1.

Eating ferocious animal's heart makes person cruel.

References:
cf. D551.3;
E714.4.1.
Völs ch. 28 (26).

D1358.

Magic object makes person courageous.

References:
cf. Gróg 9.

D1358.1.

Eating courageous animal's heart makes courageous.

D1358.1.1.

Eating dragon's heart makes courageous.

References:
cf. E714.4.1.

D1358.1.2.

Eating serpent's and wolf's flesh makes courageous and impetuous.

References:
Völs 32 (30)/
Brot in BuggeE 238.

D1360.

Magic object effects temporary change in person.

D1361.

Magic object renders invisible.

References:
cf. D1980.

D1361.1.

Magic mist of invisibility.

References:
cf. D902.1;
D908;
D1410.7;
R236.

D1361.2.

Magic stone gives invisibility.

References:
ÞorstB 180 ch. 3;
VilhSj 59 ch. 25;
Flov 189 ch. 8;
RémK ch. 25-26 147-50;
NikL 21 ch. 8.
cf. Grundtvig 1878 155, 164-65.

D1361.12.

Magic cloak of invisibility.

D1361.12.1.

Saint's tunic renders invisible.

D1361.15.

Magic cap renders invisible: Tarnkappe.

References:
cf. D1361.20.
Dehmer 97.

D1361.17.

Magic ring readers invisible.

References:
Íven III 45;
Sigþ 192 ch. 31;
ÞjJón 29-30 (19) ch. 13.

D1361.20.

Helmet renders invisible.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 63 in Hkr I 376, ch. 198 in FMS II 141/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 46;
Skj II 119;
Fóstbr ch. 40;
Bósa 38 (cf. 125) ch. 11 (FAS III 219);
VilhSj 63 ch. 26;
cf. ÞorstB 184 ch. 5:
»ek kann at gjöra þann hulins hjálm, at mik sér engi«;
ÚlfU ch. 4;
cf. Fritzner II 90:
»huliðshjálmr, hulinshjálmr«;
Dehmer 97.

D1361.25.

Magic wand renders invisible.

D1361.25.1.

Magic staffs renders invisible.

References:
ÞorstB 177-78 ch. 2;
MC 301.

D1361.27.

Magic light renders invisible.

References:
OddÓláfTr ch. 73 (61).

D1361.34.

Magic bag renders invisible.

References:
cf. D1410.7.
Vald 66-69 ch. 1-2;
ashes or mist from bag:
 cf. ÓláfH ch. 129 in FMS IV 301/
 HaraldHárf ch. 32 in Hkr I 146/
 SigrgV 166 ch. 18/
 cf. R236.

D1361.41.

Cross renders invisible.

References:
OddÓláfTr ch. 12 (11).

D1364.

Object causes magic sleep.

References:
cf. D1960.
cf. car:
 SamsF ch. 13, 24.

D1364.0.2.

Hero can only wake when a certain axe falls down.

References:
Kóngab 12-13.

D1364.2.

Sleep-thorn. Thorn causes magic sleep.

References:
cf. B511.3.
Völs ch. 21 (20)/
cf. BuggeE 226, 228-29;
HrólfKr 19-20 ch. 6 (FAS I 18-19);
GHrólf 303, 306 ch. 24, 25;
(y.) Bósa 128-29 ch. 16;
Kóngab 13/
cf. D1364.0.2.

D1364.4.

Fruit causes magic sleep.

D1364.4.1.

Apple causes magic sleep.

References:
Úlf 188-89.

D1364.7.

Sleeping potions drink causes magic sleep.

References:
ÞorstVík 394 ch. 5;
ViktorBl 36 ch. 12;
SigrgFr 58 ch. 5;
SaulusN 52 ch. 21;
NikL 61 ch. 16;
HaraldHr rímur in PSASS II 267;
Dínus in Schlauch 93.

D1364.11.

Pillow causes magic sleep.

References:
SigrgFr 56, 58 ch. 4, 5/
cf. D1364.7.

D1364.18.

Wand causes magic sleep.

References:
cf. D1364.2.

D1364.23.

Song causes magic sleep.

References:
cf. K606.1.2.1.
cf. Háv 148;
leysigaldr:
 Gróg 10;
Saxo lib. I c. VI 8 =
Herrm 101.

D1364.24.

Music causes magic sleep.

References:
cf. B767.1;
K873.2.

D1364.28.

Smoke from magic purse makes man sleep.

References:
SturlSt 607-08 ch. 9-10.

D1364.29.

Touch of (magic?) glove and ring causes sleep.

References:
HálfdE VIII 14 (FAS III 531)/
cf. Schröder's introduction 26-27.

D1365.

Object causes magic forgetfulness.

References:
cf. D2000.

D1365.2.

Drink causes magic forgetfulness.

References:
Guðr II 22-23/
Völs ch. 34 (32) =
MC 298;
Völs ch. 28 (26) =
Saussaye 143;
GHrólf 302 ch. 33;
ÞorstVík 394 ch. 5;
Sörla 279 (FAS I 400 ch. 7).

D1365.3.

Food causes magic forgetfulness.

References:
cf. D2004.3.

D1365.10.

Magic writings on drinking horn cause forgetfulness.

References:
Guðr II 22-23.

D1366.

Magic object causes memory.

D1366.1.

Magic drink causes memory.

References:
Hyndl 45;
Sigrdr in BuggeE 228/
Völs ch. 21 (20);
GHrólf 309 ch. 25;
Sörla 280 (FAS I 402 ch. 7).

D1367.

Magic object causes insanity.

D137.5.

Runes cause frenzy.

References:
Saxo lib. III c. IV 4/
Herrm 239/
MC 298/
cf. D1355.l9 [doesn't exist];
D1900.

D1368.

Magic object causes illusions.

References:
cf. D2031.

D1368.2.

Magic ring causes illusion.

References:
cf. D2031.
Marteini ch. 9.

D1368.3.

Magic clock causes illsuion.

References:
Amb ch. 20, 22, 23.

D1375.

Magic object causes (or removes) temporary growths.

D1315.1.

Magic object causes horns to grow on person.

D1375.1.5.

Magic drink causes horns to grow on person.

References:
Dínus 44-45.

D1375.2.

Magic object removes horns from person.

References:
drink:
 Dínus 44-45.

D1379.

Magic object produces miscellaneous temporary changes in persons, animals, or objects.

D1379.1.

Magic object controls person's will.

D1379.2.

Magic writings (runes) cause dead to speak.

References:
cf. Rþ 43;
Saxo lib. I c. VI 4 =
MC 298/
Herrm 98:
»diris carminibus ligno insculptis«.

D1379.3.

Magic writings (runes) produce enmity.

References:
ÁsmS 4.

D1380.

Magic object protects.

References:
cf. D1578.

D1380.1.

Waberlohe. Magic fire surrounds and protects.

References:
cf. H331.1.5.
Fjölsv 1, 31;
Gríp 15-17/
Fáfn 42-43/
Sigrdr in BuggeE 206, 226, 227;
Skáldsk ch. 49 (41);
Völs ch. 21 (20), 29 (27);
MC 112.

D1380.3.

Head of divinity as protection of land. Buried.

References:
cf. V61.4.

D1380.3.1.

Magic head (of horse) as protection of land (or to mock enemies).

References:
cf. F494.1;
V1.3.2.
Vatnsd XXXIV 11;
Eg LVII 55-57;
Finnb ch. 34;
Saxo lib. V c. III 7 =
Herrm 327;
Vries 55;
MC 230, 298;
Ström 1952 23.

D1380.4.

Magic tent protects occupant.

References:
HjÖlv 468 ch. 7.

D1380.11.

Magic jewel protects.

References:
cf. D1381.6;
D1381.7.
Heiðarvíga ch. 23;
NikL 20-22 ch. 8 ff.;
cf. Heimslýsing in Hb 227-28.

D1380.14.

Magic poems protect.

References:
cf. D1275.
Háv 148, 156, 158;
Gróg 12, 13.

D1380.18.

Magic cloth protects.

References:
Bisk I 224-25, 541, II 28;
BárðSn 39, 42 ch. 18, 20.

D1380.20.

»Rúnar« protect.

References:
Vatnsd XXXIV 11.

D1381.

Magic object protects from attack.

D1381.3.

Magic garment protects against attack.

References:
cf. D1344.9;
F821.1.3.

D138k3.81.

Garment proof against all but man's own sword.

References:
cf. Z312.2.
HálfdBr 576 ch. 8.

D1381.3.2.

Magic unpierceable (horn) skin protects against attack.

References:
Saxo lib. II c. I 2.

D1381.5.

Magic shirt protects from attack.

References:
cf. D1344.9.

D1381.6.

Stone necklace protects from attack.

References:
Heiðarvíga ch. 23, 30;
HálfdE XVI 13, XVII 2, XX 5 (FAS III 543-44, 549) cf. 120-21;
Villif 22 ch. 12.

D1381.7.

Magic ring (with stone) protects from attack.

References:
cf. D1380.11.
Flov I-II 154-55, 197 ch. 22, 16;
ÞjJón ch. 5;
Fertram ch. 2.

D1381.10.

Magic armor protects from attack.

D1381.10.3.

Magic unpierceable helmet.

References:
cf. D1400.1.17.
HrólfKr 45 ch. 15;
Fastus 7 ch. 2.

D1381.18.

Magic belt assures victory.

References:
cf. D1335.4;
D1400.1.
Saxo lib. III c. III 6 =
Herrm 231.

D1381.26.

Magic veil protects from attack.

References:
GHrólf 336 ch. 32.

D1381.27.

Magic song stops spears.

References:
cf. D1414.
Háv 150.

D1381.33.

Magic banner assures victory.

References:
HaraldH ch. 22 in Hkr III 105.

D1382.

Magic object protects against cold or burning.

References:
cf. D1349.4.1.

D1382.6.

Magic shirt protects from cold and burning.

References:
ÖOdd 75, 109 (ch. XXII 6, FAS II 198, 529);
Fastus 8 ch. 3.

D1382.6.1.

Magic garment protects from fire.

References:
Bósa 110 ch. 11.

D1382.7.

Song protects from fire.

D1382.7.1.

Magic hymn protects from fire.

D1382.7.1.1.

Magic song protects from frost and cold.

References:
Gróg 12 =
MC 298.

D1382.9.

Magic cowl protects from fire.

D1382.9.1.

Magic cowl protects from cold.

D1382.10.

Magic garment prevents burning.

References:
HálfdBr 576 ch. 8;
SörlaSt 415, 419 ch. 3, 5;
EgÁsm XII 12-XIII 10 (FAS III 391-93)/
cf. Lagerholm 58/
GullÞ ch. 3/
Blómst 46;
(y.) Bósa 110 ch. 11.

D1381.11.

Magic ring protects against fire.

References:
Sigþ 157 ch. 21;
ÞjJón ch. 5.

D1382.12.

Magic blue stone protects against frost.

References:
NikL 20 ch. 8.

D1383.

Magic object protects from poison.

References:
cf. D1766.6.4;
D1841.8.

D1383.1.

Magic garment protects from poison.

References:
RagnarS ch. 3 (2) (FAS I 238-39);
(y.) Bósa 110 ch. 11;
(y.) ÖOdd 119-20 (FAS II 231)/
cf. D1344.9;
GHrólf 250, 322 ff., 353 ch. 4, 30 ff., 36;
SörlaSt 415, 419 ch. 3, 5;
VilhSj ch. 30;
Sigþ ch. 21, 30.

D1383.3.

Magic ring protects against poison.

References:
ÞjJón ch. 5.

D1383.5.

Leek in beer protects against poison.

References:
Sigrdr 10/
Völs ch. 21 (20) st. 11.

D1383.6.

Magic red stone protects from poison.

References:
NikL 21 ch. 8 ff.

D1384.

Magic object protects from discomfort or from accident on journey.

D1384.4.

Charms prevent fatigue.

D1384.4.1.

Magic shirt prevents fatigue during swimming.

References:
ÖOdd 72 (ch. XXII 6; FAS II 198, 210);
EgÁsm XV 3 (FAS III 397);
HálfdBr 576 ch. 8;
ÞorstB 180 ch. 3;
Kóngab 5, 11, 14.

D1384.4.2.

Magic blue stone prevents fatigue during swimming.

References:
NikL 21 ch. 8.

D1384.5.

Song as protection on journey.

References:
Gróg 7 (?).

D1384.7.

Magic ring prevents losing one's way.

References:
SörlaSt 417 ch. 4;
GHrólf 277 ch. 15.

D1385.

Magic object protects from evil spirits.

References:
cf. D1271.

D1385.20.

Magic song protects from revenants, witches.

References:
Háv 155;
from the curse of a dead Christian woman:
 Gróg 13/
 cf. MC 298.

D1387.

Magic object preserves chastity.

D1387.3.

Magic belt protects against husband.

References:
Bevers 225-32 ch. 13-15.

D1388.

Magic object protects from drowning.

References:
cf. D1384.4.1;
D1384.4.2.

D1388.0.5.

By means of magic bag it is possible to stay on the bottom of the sea as long as one wants.

References:
SigrgFr 73 ch. 19.

D1388.0.6.

By means of magic helmet it is possible to stay on the bottom of the sea as long as one wants.

References:
Gautr 45, 67 ch. 11, 5.

D1389.

Magic object affords miscellaneous protection.

D1389.9.

Magic hymn protects against poverty, death, and dishonor.

D1389.9.1.

Magic red stone protects against poverty.

References:
NikL 21 ch. 8.

D1389.9.2.

Magic ring prevents poverty.

References:
cf. D1456.2.
ÞorstB 180 ch. 3.

D1389.12.

Leek put under the tongue of supposed dead person preserves him from harm by burial.

References:
cf. D1472.1.4.
Dám 99 ch. 14.

D1390.

Magic object rescues person.

D1393.

Magic object helps fugitive.

D1393.3.

Magic storm protects hidden children.

References:
HálfdBr 566 ch. 3.

D1395.

Magic object frees person from prison.

References:
cf. D2165;
R211.

D1395.5.

Magic ring enables captive to escape.

References:
Sigþ 192 ch. 31.

D1395.6.

Escape from prison by use of charm (magic song).

References:
cf. D1552.4;
D2165;
D2088.
Háv 149;
Grós 10;
MC 298.

D1400.

Magic object overcomes person.

D1400.1.

Magic object conquers enemies.

D1400.1.4.

Magic sword conquers enemy.

References:
cf. D1653.1.1.

D1400.1.11.

Magic runes give power over enemy.

References:
MC 296, 298 =
Rþ 44;
Grett LXXIX 3.

D1400.1.14.

Magic stone (jewel) gives victory.

References:
cf. Q112.0.4.
ÞorstVík 430 ch. 16;
Þiðr I 106-12, 227, 231;
NikL 21 ch. 8;
Gering I 217;
cf. Heimslýsing in Hb 228;
Fb III 178:
 »sejrsten«.

Dl400.1.15.

Armor gives victory.

References:
VilhSj 14-15 ch. 7.

D1400.1.16.

Magic banner gives victory.

References:
cf. F899.1.
Orkn ch. 11;
Yngv 9.

D1400.1.17.

Magic helmet (»ægishjálmr«).

References:
cf. D1381.10.3.
Fáfn 16-17 in BuggeE 215, 222, 226;
Völs ch. 18;
Svarfd ch. 21;
Konr 70, 75 ch. 9-10;
ÞjJón ch. 9;
Skj II 121.
Högni has »ægishjálmr« in the eye:
Sörla 282 (FAS I 406 ch. 9);
cf. Pape 1946 156 ff.

D1401.

Magic object cudgels person.

D1401.5.

Magic stone hits everything and returns by itself.

References:
ÞorstB 180 ch. 3.

D1402.

Magic object kills.

References:
cf. D2061.

D1402.5.

Nessus-shirt. Magic shirt burns wearer up.

References:
Orkn ch. 55;
cf. Saxo lib. II c. IV 3 =
Herrm 139.

D1402.7.

Magic weapon kills.

D1402.7.1.

Magic sword kills man.

D1402.7.1.1.

Magic sword slays a man daily.

References:
HrómGr 366 ch. 1;
EgÁsm X 14;
ViktorBl in ZDPh XXVI 12-13/
Jiriczek's introd. to Bósa lxvi.

D1402.24.

Water from magic fountain kills.

References:
Skj II 11 (Merlínússpá).

D1407.

Magic object helps gambler win.

D1407.3.

Magic game board helps win.

References:
VilhSj ch. 3, 6-10.

D1410.

Magic object renders person helpless.

References:
cf. Gróg 9;
magic cloth makes girl helpless against lovers:
 Dinus 60-65;
Magic veil renders helpless against lovers:
 Gibbon ch. 2.

D1410.7.

Magic bag shaken against enemies renders helpless in face of mist or poison.

References:
cf. D1361.34;
D1540.1.
(y.) Bósa 113 ch. 12;
GHrólf 338-39 ch. 33;
SigrgFr ch. 12-15;
Þorgr 30 ch. 5.

D1413.

Magic object holds person fast.

References:
cf. D2072;
K649.4.
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 13 =
Herrm 595.

D1413.2.

Ring prevents person from rising from chair.

References:
Sigþ ch. 31.

D1413.13.

Magic stick holds person fast.

References:
Ajax in FjórarR 95.

D1413.16.

Magic door holds person fast.

References:
cf. Þrymgjöll:
 Fjölsv 10.

D1414.

Magic object renders weapon useless.

References:
cf. D1381.27;
D2086.

D1414.2.

Magic writings on sword render it harmless.

References:
Rþ 43;
cf. Harð ch. 39.

D1414.4.

Magic song dulls enemy's sword.

References:
cf. D2086.1.
Háv 148;
Saxo lib. IV c. X 3, lib. VII c. II 1.

D1415.

Magic object compels person to dance.

References:
magic table causes the person who looks at it to dance:
 Dínus 38.

D1420.

Magic object draws person (thing) to it.

References:
cf. D2074.

DI421.

Magic object summons helper.

References:
cf. E380.

D1421.1.

Magic object summons genie.

D1421.1.3.

Magic book summons genie.

References:
cf. summons storm:
 Bisk II 223-24 =
 Gering I 85.

D1450.

Magic object furnishes treasure.

References:
cf. D2100.

D1454.

Parts of human body furnish treasure.

D1454.4.

Treasure from tears.

D1454.4.1.

Tears of gold.

References:
Gylf ch. 22 (35)/
Skáldsk ch. 45 (37) =
Vries 195/
Leyen 8.

D1456.

Magic ornament provides treasure.

D1456.2.

Magic ring provides money.

References:
cf. D1389.9.2.
Saxo lib. III c. II 5-6.

D1456.2.1.

Magic ring multiplies wealth.

References:
Draupnir:
 Skírn 21/
 Skáldsk ch. 44 (35)/
 Vries 189/
 MC 66;
ÞjJón ch. 9;
Gering I 21647.

D1469.

Miscellaneous objects furnish treasure.

D1469.5.

Worshipped sex organ of horse provides money, etc.

References:
ÁsmFl 176-78/
cf. Völsa-þáttr in Flb II 331-36 =
Vigfússon 1860 l33-38;
Vries 41, 98, 282.

D1470.

Magic object as provider.

References:
cf. D2105-06.

D1470.1.

Magic wishing-object.

D1470.1.9.

Magic wishing-cloth.

References:
Mágus 113 ch. 47.

D1470.2.

Provisions received from magic object.

D1470.2.3.

Horn of plenty (cornucopia).

References:
EgÁsm XII 12 ff.

D1470.2.5.

Supplies from magic table.

References:
cf. D1472.1.7.

D1472.

Food and drink from magic object.

D1472.1.

Food or drink received directly from magic object.

D1472.1.4.

Vegetable supporting life without other food.

References:
cf. D983.3;
D1389.12;
D1500.1.4.
RagnarL ch. 1 =
Völs ch. 45 (43).

D1472.1.7.

Magic table supplies food and drink.

D1472.1.8.

Magic table-cloth supplies food and drink.

References:
ViktorBl in ZDPh XXVI 24;
Vald ch. 1.

D1472.1.17.

Magic bottle supplies drink.

References:
SamsF ch. 20.

D1500.

Magic object controls disease.

References:
cf. D2161.

D1500.1.

Magic object heals diseases.

D1500.1.1.

Magic healing fountain.

References:
cf. D1505.5.3.
ÓláfH ch. 245 in Hkr II 518;
IngaK ch. 32 in Hkr III 396, ch. 29 in FMS VII 251;
Bisk II 24-25;
Saxo lib. XIII c. VI 9 and VII 1.

Dl500.1.2.

Sacred healing stone.

References:
cf. D1503.14.1;
E64.15.
Korm ch. 9;
Sigþ ch. 15 (ZDPh XXVI 23);
Heimslýsing in Hb 228;
Vries 47;
Grundtvig 1878 154:
 »lífsteinn«.

D1500.1.4.

Magic healing plant.

References:
cf. D1472.1.4.
EgÁsm XIV 12 (FAS III 396):
 »lifsgrös«;
leaf:
 Völs ch. 8.
consecrated grass:
 Bisk II 81.
cf. Fritzner II 591:
 »læknisgras«.

D1500.1.7.3.

Magic healing blood.

D1500.1.7.3.2.

Blood of saint as cure.

References:
cf. D1563.1.5.
ÓláfH ch. 230 and 236 in Hkr II 496, 506, ch. 213 in FMS V 85, suppl. in FMS V 207, 223.

D1500.1.11.

Magic healing drink.

References:
GHrólf 335 ch. 32;
Þorgr 16 ch. 2;
Fertram ch. 9;
Bisk II 18.

D1500.1.13.

Saint's possessions cure desease.

D1500.1.13.1.

Saint's girdle as magic cure.

References:
cf. D1501.2.

D1500.1.l8.

Magic healing water.

References:
cf. E80.
HrólfG ch. 28, 38;
cf. »heilivágr«:
 Fritzner I 757 (magic?).

D1500.1.18.3.

Holy water as remedy.

References:
cf. D1505.5;
V132.
Bisk I 438, 451, 457, 612, II 15-16, 19, 20-25, 139.

D1500.1.19.

Magic healing salve.

References:
Álafl XIV 9-10, 109;
Íven IX 22;
Amb ch. 15-16;
Ector ch. 8.

D1500.1.19.1.

Magic healing salve restores severed feet.

References:
GHrólf 309 ch. 25.

D1500.1.23.

Magic healing charm (spell).

References:
Skáldsk ch. 26 (17).

D1500.1.24.

Magic healing song.

References:
cf. D1503.1.
Háv 147 (7).

D1500.1.34.

Magic writings (»rúnar«) heal.

References:
Gríp 17;
Sigrdr 11;
Völs ch. 21 (20);
MC 297.

D1500.1.38.

Magic healing mountain.

References:
Lyfjaberg:
 Fjölsv 36.

D1500.3.

Magic object transfers disease to another person or thing.

References:
cf. D2064.
by means of runes, blood, and charm:
 Grett LXXIX 21 ff.;
EgilSíðuH in ÓláfH in Flb II 144-45 (= FMS V 323-24; FjÍsl 18)/
cf. D1500.4.5.

D1500.4.

Magic object causes disease.

D1500.4.1.

Magic drink causes disease.

References:
cf. D1783.2.
ÞorstVík 394 ch. 5;
Sörla 279.

D1500.4.5.

Gloves thrown after ship cause disease.

References:
ÓláfH in Flb II 145/
cf. D1500.3.

D1501.

Magic object assists woman in childbearing.

References:
cf. T584.0.1.

D1501.2.

Charms make childbirth easy.

References:
Völs ch. 21 (20) st. 12 =
Sigrdr 9;
fruits from the tree Mímameiðr placed in fire:
 Fjölsv 22/
 cf. A878/
 MC 296, 331.

D1501.5.

Magic bell assists by childbirth.

References:
ÓláfH ch. 16-17 in FMS IV 31-32 =
Óláfs þáttr Geirstaðaálfs ch. 3-4 in FMS X 213-15;
Bragð 46 ch. 1.

D1502.

Magic object cures particular diseases.

D1502.4.

Magic object cures leprosy.

D1502.4.1.

Magic potion cures leprosy.

References:
cf. D1783.2.

D1503.

Magic object heals wound.

D1503.1.

Magic song (»galdr«) heals wound.

References:
cf. D1500.1.24.
Skáldsk ch. 26 (17);
Saussaye 241.

D1503.14.

Wound healed by wounding weapon.

D1503.14.1.

Wounds caused by sword can only be healed by a certain stone.

References:
cf. D1500.1.2.
Laxd LVII 13;
ÞórðarH 62-63, ed. 1860 102 ch. 8;
GHrólf 244, 307 ch. 3, 25:
»lífsteinn«.

D1503.17.

Magic gloves heal wounds.

References:
GullÞ ch. 3.

D1505.

Magic object cures blindness.

References:
cf. F952.

D1505.5.

Magic water restores sight.

D1505.5.3.

Magic fountain restores sight.

References:
cf. D1500.1.1.
Bisk I 608-9, II 177-78.

D1507.

Magic object restarts speech.

References:
cf. V221.2.

D1507.8.

Magic gold taken from hill restores speech when it is laid under the tongue of dumb person.

References:
cf. H1392.
ÞorstUxaf 250 (FMS III 117-19).

D1520.

Magic object affords miraculous transportation.

References:
cf. D1110;
D2120.

D1520.10.

Magic transportation by shoes.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 44 (35) =
Vries 139/
MC 267.

D1520.12.

Magic transportation by ring.

D1520.19.

Magic transportation by carpet (cloth).

References:
EgÁsm XV 2, 16-20 (FAS III 397, 399);
SigrgFr ch. 7/
ZDPh XXVI 24;
ViktorBl 38-39 ch. 12;
Gibbon 4 ch. 1;
cf. Lagerholm 68.

D1520.29.

Transportation by magic jewel.

References:
»náttúrusteinar« and »rúnar« cause cloth to rise:
 Nitida 13 ch. 2/
 SigrgFr 63 ch. 7;
 Gering I 216-17.

D1520.35.

Magic transportation by feather-dress.

References:
cf. A171.2;
D150;
D161.
Vkv 29 169 =
Þiðr I 125-31/
MC 259;
Breta ch. 10 in Hb 248.

D1521.

Miraculous speed from magic object.

D1521.2.

Ship with miraculous speed.

D1521.2.1.

Ship as swift as a bird.

References:
Yngv 16.

D1540.

Magic object controls the elements.

D1540.1.

Magic bag controls storm, mist, darkness, etc. (»veðrbelgr«).

References:
cf. D1410.7.
(y.) Bósa 113, 130 ch. 12, 16;
GHrólf 338-39 ch. 33;
ÞorstVík 412 ch. 11/
cf. ÞorstVík 427 ch. 16;
Dehmer 93.

D1540.2.

Magic white, red, and yellow stone causes hail, sunshine or fire, according to which side is scratched.

References:
ÞorstB 180 ch. 3.

D1541.

Magic object controls stomu.

D1541.0.2.

Magic song controls storm (and sea).

References:
Háv 154;
Gróg 11.

D1541.1.

Magic object raises storm.

D1541.1.3.

Magic fountain causes storm (rain).

References:
Íven II 24 ff., III 11, VIII 6, XVI 2 ff.

D1545.

Magic object controls sea.

D1545.0.1.

Magic runes control sea.

References:
Rþ 44-45;
Sigrdr 7 in BuggeE 229 =
Völs ch. 21 (20) st. 6.

D1546.

Magic object controls heavenly bodies.

D1546.1.

Magic object controls sun.

D1546.1.1.

Hat which turns the sun.

References:
cf. Ericus cognomine Ventosi Pillei:
 Saxo lib. IX c. IV 33.

D1546.1.2.

Magic spell controls sun.

References:
cf. Harðar ch. 25/
Kersbergen 147-49.

D1549.

Magic object controls elements: miscellaneous.

D1549.3.

Magic object controls river (lake).

References:
cf. D2151.2.
Gróg 8 (7).

D1550.

Magic object miraculously opens and closes.

References:
cf. D2088;
F776.2.
cf. Bisk I 439-40, II 17;
fsLeg 602.

D1551.

Waters magically divide and close.

References:
cf. holy water causes waters to divide:
 BárðSn 44 ch. 21.

D1552.

Mountains or rocks open and close.

D1552.2.

Mountain opens to magic formula.

References:
Ys ch. 7.

D1552.4.

Mountain opens and lets ship on wheels out, permitting magician's escape.

References:
cf. K611.3.
ÞjJón 42-45 (27-30) ch. 18-19.

D1552.7.

Mountain opens and furnishes stones for church.

References:
Suppl. to ÓláfH in FMS V 215.

D1552.12.

Magic key opens treasure mountain.

References:
Þiðr II 326, 371.

D1560.

Magic object performs other services for owner.

D1561.

Magic object confers miraculous powers (luck).

D1561.1.

Magic object brings luck.

D1561.1.7.

Magic stone brings good luck.

References:
Amb 114, 130 ch. 19, 24.

D1561.1.8.

Runes bring luck.

References:
Rþ 44.

D1561.1.11.

Magic song brings luck.

References:
Háv 146, 160.

D1563.

Magic object controls condition of soil.

D1563.1.

Magic object makes soil fertile.

D1563.1.5.

Blood makes soil fertile.

References:
cf. D1500.1.9.2.
saint's blood:
 Knytl ch. 92.
cf. grass grows always on good man's grave:
 Ldb 53 ch. 125/
 BárðSn 13 ch. 6;
KetilH 132, 133 ch. 5:
 »hann blótaði Árhaug; þar festi eigi snjó á«/
 Grønbech VFO IV 128.

D1564.

Magic object splits or cuts things.

D1564.7.

Magic weapon (sword, axe) cuts hair.

References:
cf. F833.5.

D1566.

Magic object controls fire.

References:
cf. D2158.

D1566.1.

Magic object sets things afire.

D1566.1.7.

Holy water procures fire or light.

References:
Bisk I 596, 616, II 176-77;
Skj II 386.

D1566.2.

Magic object quenches fire.

References:
Sunniva's Shrine:
 ÓláfH in FMS V 215/
 Sverr ch. 115 in Flb II 668 (ch. 150 FMS VIII 361)/
 Bisk I 418;
holy water:
 Bisk I 446.

D1566.2.3.

Magic song quenches fire.

References:
Háv 152.

D1566.2.4.

Runes quench fire.

References:
Rþ 45.

D1567.

Magic object produces fountain.

D1567.1.

Saint's blood produces fountain.

References:
cf. A941.4;
A941.5.
ÓláfH ch. 245 in Hkr II 518;
cf. Saxo lib. XIII c. VI 9, c. VII 1.

D1578.

Magic object keeps off enchantment.

References:
Gróg 7 (?).

D1585.

Magic object saves corpse from corruption.

References:
cf. D2167;
E182.

D1585.2.

Magic plant saves cut-off limbs from corruption.

References:
GHrólf 306 ch. 24 (feet);
EgÁsm XIV 13-15 (FAS III 396) (hand).

D1600-1699.

Characteristics of magic objects.

D1600.

Automatic object.

D1601.

Object labors automatically.

References:
cf. D1314;
D1550;
D1620;
F990.

D1601.4.

Automatic weapon.

D1601.4.1

Automatic sword.

References:
Skírn 8-9 =
Gylf ch. 23 (37);
Leyen 41;
MC 109;
cf. A157.5.

D1601.18.

Self-playing musical instruments.

D1601.18.1.

Self-ringing bell.

References:
cf. V222.6.

D1601.23.

Ale serves itself.

References:
Ls in BuggeE 114;
Skáldsk ch. 42 (33);
MC 172.

D1601.29.

Self-playing game-board.

References:
cf. D1209.7.
EgÁsm XII 12 (FAS III 391);

D1601.30.

Automatic arrows.

References:
ÖOdd 24-25 (ch. VI 1-2; FAS II 173, 511).

D1602.

Self-returning magic object.

References:
cf. D1641.

D1602.1.

Stones, being removed, return to their places.

References:
cf. D1401.5.

D1602.6.

Self-returning spear.

References:
KáraK 65 ch. 31.

D1602.15.

Self-returning hammer (Mjöllnir).

References:
Vafþr in BuggeE 73;
Hym in BuggeE 111;
Ls in BuggeE 121, 122;
Þrym in BuggeE 128;
Gyll ch. 11 (20);
Skáldsk ch. 44 (35);
cf. Vries 213;
MC 79.

D1610.

Magic speaking objects.

References:
cf. B210.

D1610.5.

Speaking head.

References:
cf. D1311.8.2.
Mímir's head:
 Vsp 6/
 Sigrdr 14/
 Ys ch. 4, 7/
 Vries 361/
 MC 46/
 Saussaye 232.

D1610.9.

Speaking weapon.

D1610.9.1.

Speaking sword.

D1610.9.1.1.

Sword shrieks when it feels the bone.

References:
HrólfKr 100 ch. 33 (FAS I 102).

D1610.21.

Speaking image.

References:
cf. D1611.16.
Saxo lib. 1 c. VII 1 =
Herrm 109.

D1610.25.

Magic drinking horn with a man's head speaks.

References:
ÞorstB 190 ch. 8.

D1610.26.

Speaking clothes.

D1610.26.1.

Speaking cloak.

References:
Laxd ch. 67.

D1611.

Magic object answers for fugitive. Left behind to impersonate fugitive and delay pursuit.

References:
cf. barking dog in a basket shaped like a man:
 Saxo lib. VIII c. X 2-3 =
 Herrm 569-70.

D1611.16.

Magic writings on stone cause corpse to answer for absent man.

References:
Mágus 38 ch. 19.

D1612.

Tell-tale magic objects.

D1612.5.

Magic object raises alarm when stolen.

References:
cf. Saxo lib. I c. VII 1;
when touched:
 MC 175.

D1620.

Magic automata.

D1620.1.

Automatic statue of man (Golem).

References:
cf. A141.1.
Mökkurkálfi:
 Skáldsk ch. 25 (17)/
 Fjölsv 12/
 cf. SchneiderWais 1952 204 ff.;
wooden man vivified through the heart of killed man sent to Iceland as revenger:
 ÞorlJ 213-14 (FMS III 100-01; FjÍsl 394-96; Ísl. Fornsögur III (1883) 127-29).

D1621.

Image renders judgments.

References:
crucifix:
 Gering I 118
cf. crucifix helps against pursuing ghost:
 Gering I 239;
 V86.5. [missing!]

D1622.

Image indicates favor to suppliant.

References:
crucifix:
 Gering I 121.
cf. saint's images bow as bomage to dead saint:
 Gering I 46.

D1640.

Other automatic objects.

D1641.

Object removes itself.

References:
cf. D1602.1.
Óláf's sword:
 HákonH ch. 20 in Hkr III 428 =
 Skj I 439 =
 ÓláfH ch. 230 in FMS V 111.

D1641.7.

Severed head moves from place to place.

References:
cf. E783.

D1645.

Self-luminous objects.

D1645.1.

Incandescent jewel.

References:
Fjölsv 29;
Sigþ 151 ch. 21;
FlóresB ch. VII 8;
Saxo lib. VIII c. XV 4.

D1645.4.

Incandescent Sword.

References:
cf. F833.3.
Skáldsk ch. 1 (55).

D1645.7.

Self-luminous artificial boar.

References:
Hyndl 7/
cf. A136.1.1.

D1645.8.

Magic flaming arms.

References:
cf. F833.3.

D1650.

Other characteristics of magic objects.

D1651.

Magic object obeys master alone.

References:
cf. D1654.4.1.

D1652.

Inexhaustible object. Keeps magically renewing itself or expanding.

D1652.1.

Inexhaustible food.

D1652.1.9.

Inexhaustible meat.

D1652.1.9.1.

Inexhaustible pig.

D1652.1.9.1.1.

Inexhaustible boar's flesh.

References:
cf. A661.1.0.3.
Gylf ch. 24 (38);
cf. Celtic legends (e.g. Nutt 1888 194);
Leyen 58;
MC 313;
Vries 401.

D1652.3.

Inexhaustible milk.

D1652.3.2.

Goat with inexhaustible milk.

References:
cf. A661.1.0.2.

D1652.5.

Inexhaustible vessel.

References:
Grm 25;
EgÁsm XII 12 (FAS III 391) 59 n.;
ViktorBl in ZDPh XXVI 24.

D1653.

Infallible article.

D1653.1.

Infallible weapon.

D1653.1.1.

Infallible sword, i.e. is always victorious and bites even iron and stone, etc.

References:
cf. F833.3.
Grásíða:
 GíslaS ch. I 12;
Tyrfingr:
 Herv 1-6, 41, 92-93 (FAS I 414-11 (n.))/
 ÖOdd 100 (ch. XXIX 13; FAS II 215);
ÁsmK 82, 95-98 ch. 1, 8-9 (FAS II 465, 480 ff.);
Angrvaðill:
 ÞorstVík 409 ch. 10;
GHrólf 239 ch. 1;
Snarvendill:
 HjÖlv 473 ch. 10;
HálfdE XVI 12 (FAS III 543);
Þiðr II 32;
ViktorBl in ZDPh XXVI 12-13;
Sigþ 116 ch. 7 (ZDPh XXVI 11), 15;
HringH ch. 3;
ÞjJón ch. 9, 21.

D1653.1.1.1.

Sword causes a man's death every time it is drawn.

References:
Dáinsleif:
 Skáldsk ch. 62 (49);
Tyrfingr:
 Herv 3, 92-93 (FAS I 414 ff.);
Böðvar's sword:
 HrólfKr 60 ch. 23 (FAS I 61);
MC 267, 268;
cf. Sköfnungr:
 ÞórðarH 55 ch. 17.

D1653.1.2.

Unerring spear.

References:
SturlSt 621 ch. 16;
EgÁsm X 16 (FAS III 387);
ÚlfU ch. 3 (cf. ZDPh XXVI 24 and C432.1);
Úlf 159, 214;
KáraK 65 ch. 31.

D1653.1.5.

Unerring arrow.

References:
cf. D1092.
ÁnB 327 ch. 2.

D1654.

Immovable object.

References:
cf. D1316.

D1654.4.

Immovable weapan.

D1654.4.1.

Sword can be moved only by right person.

References:
Völs ch. 3;
HrólfKr 52 ff. ch. 20-23 (FAS I 55-61);
GHrólf 304, 344 ch. 24, 33;
HrólfG 36-37 ch. 23 (FAS III 127);
HjÖlv 509-10 ch. 21.

D1654.4.1.1.

Sword can only be used by strong hero.

References:
cf. F610.
HrólfKr 70 ch. 23 (FAS I 71-72).

D1654.6.

Ship refuses to move.

References:
cf. D2072.0.3;
F420.5.2.7.
Þiðr II 64.

D1654.9.

Corpse in coffin refuses to be moved in wagon.

References:
cf. E411.0.3.
cf. Heiðarvíga ch. 9;
Bisk I 251.

D1663.

Magic object works in contrary fashions.

References:
cf. D1783.2.

D1685.

Interred body of saint performs signs and miracles.

References:
cf. D1500.1.9.2.
ÓláfH ch. 245 in Hkr II 521, ch. 254 in FMS V 143 ff.

D1694.

Sword that cannot be magically dulled.

References:
cf. D2086.1.
GíslaS II 2 in ÍslF 9, ed. 1929 76;
GHrólf 354 ch. 36;
ViktorBl/
cf. introd. to Bósa lxvi;
Sigþ 139 ch. 16;
Villif ch. 12.

D1700-2199.

Magic powers and manifestations.

D1710-1799.

Possession and means of employment of magic powers.

D1710.

Possession of magic powers.

D1711.

Magician.

References:
cf. D1817.0.1;
M301;
R111.1.7.
Grett XXXII 3: Skapti and Þóroddr;
Vatnsd ch. 18-26: Hrolleifr and his mother Ljót;
Finnb ch. 29;
ÓláfTr ch. 62/
HaraldHárf ch. 34 in Hkr I 374, 149;
Ys ch. 7, 22;
HrólfKr ch. 1 (FAS I 5-6);
ÖOdd 170-71, 178-81 (ch. XLI 10, XLIII 4-7; FAS II 282, 286-87, 553-55);
ÞorstVík 390, 399 ch. 3, 7;
GHrólf 242 ch. 3;
BárðSn 13, 39 ch. 6, 18;
cf. FJónsson 1892 5-28;
MC 299;
Vries 67, 71;
StrömbäckSejd 39 ad Ys/
StrömbäckSejd 45 ad ÓláfTr/
StrömbäckSejd 142 ff.

D1711.6.

God or demigod as magician.

D1711.6.1.

Odin as magician.

References:
cf. A471.
Sigrdr 13 in BuggeE 230;
GHrólf 237 n.;
HaraldHr 266-67;
MC 45, 296;
Herrm 239/
Saxo lib. III c. IV 4/
cf. D1355.19.

D1711.7.

King as magician.

References:
Guðmundr á Glæsisvöllum:
Helgaþ 359-62 (FMS III 135-41)/
cf. Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 7-11/
Herrm 584 ff.;
Aðils:
 HrólfKr ch. 13, 25 (FAS I 53, 76);
HrólfG (only) in FAS III 142 ch. 21;
Rikarðr of England:
 Álafl I 1-7;
Fiðr Finnakonungr:
 HálfdE XX 3 (FAS III 549);
galdra konungr:
 Kóngab 10 ff.

D1711.8.

Strong man as magician.

References:
GHrólf 255, 259, 285, ch. 6, 8, 17;
Nornag 58 (ch. 4-5 in Flb I 350-51, BuggeNS 58, FAS I 323).

D1711.9.

Dark-haired people (with bowed nose) as magicians.

References:
Sigþ ch. 21.

D1711.10.

People of certain place as magicians.

D1711.10.1.

Finns (or Fins or »Bjarmar«) as magicians.

References:
Vatnsd ch. 10;
HaraldHárf ch. 32 in Hkr I 145;
ÓláfH ch. 9 Hkr II 12 and ch. 27, 44 in FMS IV 44, 71;
ÓláfTr ch. 204 in FMS II 167, by Odd ch. 19 (13), 45 (34);
HálfdS ch. 4 in FMS X 170;
Ágrip ch. 2 in FMS X 378;
Skj I 243;
ÖOdd 34-37 (ch. X ff.; FAS II 178-80, 241-42, 514-16);
KetilH 118 ch. 3;
HálfdE XV 8, XX 2 ff. (FAS III 540, 549);
SturlSt 613 ch. 12;
SörlaSt 445-46 ch. 20;
Andr 8;
Vries 65;
Reuschel 110;
Herrm 372/
Saxo lib. V c. XIII 1.

D171 1.10.2.

People of Gestrekaland (Sweden) as magicians.

References:
GHrólf 240 ch. 2.

D1711.12.

People who come on ship with sickness accused as magicians.

References:
Þorsteins þáttr tjaldst in Flb III 435 (FjÍsl 436-37).

D1712.

Soothsayer.

References:
cf. D1810.0.2;
M301.
Gríp 8 ff.;
ÓláfTr ch. 78 in FMS I 145;
Skj II 10 (Merlínússpá);
MC 299;
StrömbäckSejd 142 ff.

D1712.2.

Blind man as soothsayer.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 242 in FMS II 285, by Odd ch. 64 (53).

D1713.

Magic power of hermit (saint).

References:
cf. V229.3.

D1715.

Magic power of dying man's words.

References:
cf. D1812.2.4;
J154;
M258;
T141.1.

D1715.2.

Dying peasant summons greedy bishop for heavenly tribunal; the bishop dies hearing the message.

References:
»Af ágirnd Absalons erkibiskups og af einum bónda« in FMS XI 440 (= Gering no. XIX).

D1719.

Possession of magic powers - miscellaneous.

D1719.6.

Magic power of holy cross.

References:
cf. G303.16.3;
V86.

D1720.

Acquisition of magic powers.

D1721.

Magic power from magician.

References:
MC 49, 296.

D1727.

Magic power learned from giant (as foster-father).

References:
cf. N812.1.
BárðSn 2 ch. 1.

D1731.

Magic power received in dream.

D1731.1.

Song learned in dream.

References:
cf. E377.1.

D1731.2.

Marvels seen in dream.

References:
Gering I 151, 153.

D1733.

Acts producing magic power.

D1733.4.

Magic power by sitting in certain seat.

References:
cf. D1310.1.
Laxd 99 ch. 35;
GíslaS 56 ch. 18 (XVIII 3);
Vatnsd X 8;
EiríkR ch. 4;
Fær ch. 40;
HrólfKr ch. 3, 33 (FAS I 105);
Friðþj V 10 (FAS II 72, 492);
GHrólf 318-19 ch. 28;
cf. MC 299;
StrömbäckSejd 108 ff.

D1733.6.

Magic power by magic songs.

References:
MC 299.

D1760.

Means of producing magic power.

References:
cf. D1821.

D1766.

Magic results produced by religious ceremony.

D1766.1.

Magic results produced by prayer.

References:
cf. E443.2;
V52.
ÓláfH ch. 179 in Hkr II 416.

D1766.1.7.

Saint opens prison door by prayer.

References:
cf. D2165.
cf. Bisk I 672;
through prayer:
 Sturl I 312.
chest opens by bishop's blessing:
 Mágus, ed. 1858, 113 ch. 47.

D1766.1.8.

Food produced by prayer.

References:
Bisk I 600-01.

D1766.6.

Magic results from sign of the cross.

References:
cf. G273.1;
V86.

D1766.6.4.

Sign of the cross made over beer protects against poison.

References:
cf. D1383.
Sigrdr 10 =
Völs ch. 21 (20);
Helgaþ 361 (FMS III 138 ff.);
cf. Hallfr 93.

D1766.7.

Magic results from lettering powerful name.

D1766.7.1.

Magic results produced in name of deity.

D1766.7.1.1.

Evil spirits conjured away in name of deity.

References:
Bisk I 598.

D1782.

Sympathetic magic cf. #Ldb# ch. 330.

D1783.

Reverse magic. Magic results obtained by imitating reverse of desired results.

References:
Háv 151;
Saxo lib. V c. III 7.

D1783.2.

Cure for leprosy by drinking from opposite lip of horn from that which caused it.

References:
cf. D1500.4.1.
ÞorstVík 390, 394 ff. ch. 3, 5-6.

D1783.5.

Magic turned against the makers, so that they are bewildered and kill themselves.

References:
cf. D2031.
GHrólf 319 ch. 28/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 100;
Fertram ch. 9.

D1785.

Magic telepathy.

References:
Cf. D2061.

D1788.

Magic results from bathing.

References:
cf. D1846.1

D1791.

Magic power by circumambulation.

References:
Bisk II 247;
ÓláfH ch. 203 in Hkr II 451-52;
cf. Vries 156, 267.

D1792.

Magic results from curse.

References:
cf. D525;
M400.

Dl793.

Magic results from eating or drinking.

References:
cf. B161.3;
B162.1;
B217.1-2;
D550;
D1375.1.5;
D1811.1.

D1800-2199.

Manifestations of magic power.

D1800-1949.

Lasting magic qualities.

D1810.

Magic knowledge.

D1810.0.1.

Omniscience of a god.

References:
Ys ch. 7;
Saussaye 280;
MC 47.

D1810.0.2.

Magic knowledge of magician.

References:
cf. D1712;
M301.
Harð ch. 24-25.

D1810.0.3.

Magic knowledge of saints and holy men.

D1810.0.3.2.

Lost object or person found by holy man.

References:
Bisk I 198, 260, 308, 329;
cf. ÓláfH in FMS V 216.

D1810.2.

Magic knowledge from devil.

References:
Yngv 24/
cf. introd. lxxxiv.

D1810.8.

Magic knowledge from dream.

References:
cf. D1812.3.3;
D1813.1;
F1068;
J157.
Laxd LXXVI 20-23;
Þiðr II 393-95 (n.);
DrJón 5 ch. 1 ff.

D1810.8.3.

Warning in dreams.

References:
cf. D1812.5.1.2;
D1814.2.

D1810.9.

Magic knowledge from god.

References:
MC 296-299, 311.

D1810.10.

Magic knowledge from goddess.

References:
MC 296-299, 311.

D1810.11.

Magic knowledge from mythical ancestor.

References:
MC 296-299, 311.

D1810.12.

Magic knowledge from guardian spirit (»fylgjur«).

References:
cf. E720.1.
HrólfKr ch. 2 (FAS I 6).

D1810.13.

Magic knowledge from the dead.

References:
cf. D1379.2.
MC 46, 298-300, 311.

D1811.

Magic wisdom.

References:
cf. D1610.5.
Vsp 1, 28;
Háv 104, 161;
Hárb 44;
Vegt;
Vafþr.

D1811.1.

Magic wisdom from eating or drinking.

References:
cf. D1793.

D1811.1.2.

Magic wisdom from drinking of well.

References:
cf. D1300.3.
Vsp 28;
Gylf ch. 8 (15);
MC 49;
Vries 403;
cf. Forspj 5 ff.

D1812.

Magic power of prophecy.

References:
cf. D1712;
D1825;
M300.
Vatnsd X 8 ff.,
XLIV 19 ff.;
Ldb ch. 19, 373 (2 n.);
Eyrb XVIII 5, LXIII 13;
ÞorvV I 3-6;
ÓláfTr ch. 31 in Hkr I 309;
Bisk I 566-67, 570, II 186;
Völs ch. 16 (cf. Gríp in BuggeE 204 ff.), 22 (21), 37 (35);
Þiðr I 346;
SturlSt 594 ch. 2;
Kersbergen 149 ff., 156 ff.

D1812.0.1.

Foreknowledge of hour of death.

References:
Svarfd ch. 26;
Bisk I 662, II 146-48, 156;
HrólfKr ch. 20, 33 (FAS I 52, 106);
Herv 7-8, 95 (BuggeNS 208-09, FAS I 419);
ÖOdd 103 st.20 (ch.XXX7, FAS II 218);
Bósa 25 ch. 8 (FAS III 210);
Þiðranda þáttr in Flb I 419 (FMS II 193);
ÞorstUxaf 259 (FMS III 126);
Saxo lib. XI c. IX 3.

D1812.0.2.

Saints have foreknowledge of coming of guests.

D1812.0.2.1.

Foreknowledge of unwished guests.

References:
HrólfG 58 ch. 35 (FAS III 166), FAS III 141-42 ch. 21;
VestfjGr I 168.

D1812.0.4.

Foreknowledge of unhappiness of son or sons.

References:
HálfH VI 2 (FAS II 30);
Álafl I 1-7;
Mágus 19 ch. 10 (cf. introd. xcv).

D1812.2.

Power of prophecy induced.

D1812.2.4.

Dying man's power of prophecy.

References:
cf. D1715;
J154;
T141.1;
Grœnl 259-60 ch. 6;
cf. Völs ch. 18/
cf. Fáfn in BuggeE 219-26;
Saxo lib. VII c. XI 11.

D1812.3.

Means of learning future.

D1812.3.3.

Future revealed in dream.

References:
cf. D1810.8;
D1812.5.1.24;
E748.1;
F1068.
AriÍ ch. IV 2-3;
Njála CXII 1, CXXXIII, CXXXIV 22, CLVII 35 ff.;
Vatnsd XXXVI 4;
Laxd XXXI 12-14, XXXIII 48-49, LXXIV 2-4, LXXVI 21;
GíslaS XIII 1, XIV 7, XXI 7-9, XXIII 2-6, XXIX 6-10, XXXII, XXXIII 1-6;
Vápnf in Austf ch. XIII;
VígaGlúm ch. 9, 21;
Fóstbr ch. 1, 11;
Hávarð ch. 20;
Heiðarvíga 26;
Ljósv ch. 11 (21), 16 (26);
BjörnHít ch. 25, 26, 32;
GunnlO ch. 2, 11 (15, 120);
Bisk I 109, 294, 423, 473-74, 647, 662, 823, II 8, 39, 48, 53, 225-26;
Skj I 113, 164, 188, 281, II 222 ff.;
Sturl I 28, 256, 258-59, 269, 303-04, 409, 432, 508, 514, 516, II 91, 150;
ÓláfH ch. 18, 214 in Hkr II 25, 470, ch. 37 in FMS IV 58;
HaraldH ch. 80-82 in Hkr III 193 ff.;
MagnúsS ch. 25 Hkr III 298, ch. 20 in Jöfraskinna Hkr III 502;
HálfdS ch. 6-7 in Hkr I 93, ch. 2-3 in FMS X 169-70;
Flóam ch. 23, 24;
SigJórs ch. 46 in FMS VII 163;
Sverr ch. 1, 5, 10, 42 in FMS VIII (Flb II 535-37, 571);
Rauðúlfs þáttr in FMS V 333 (Flb II 294);
Óláfs þáttr Geirstaðaálfs in FMS V X 210 (Flb II 6 ff.);
Völs ch. 26 (25) (cf. LiestølUpph 165), 35 (33), 37 (35)/
cf. Guðr II 39-44/
Atlam 14-17, 26, 28 in BuggeE 272, 294, 296;
Sögubr 10-12 (FAS I 371);
Friðþj VI 17;
Ásm ch. 6, 8, 10 (FAS II 474-75, 483, 487);
BárðSn 2 ch. 1;
Hemings þáttr ch. 18 in Hb 336-37;
Amb ch. 17, 21;
Draumr Þorsteins Síðu-Hallssonar in AusfS 223-29;
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 23;
cf. woman is »berdreym«:
 VestfjGr 168;
MC 311-12;
Henzen 1890;
Larsen 1917 37-85;
Kersbergen 151 ff.;
Klare 1933 10 ff.;
Kelchner 1935;
Schlauch 71;
Dehmer 105;
Heinzel 53.

D1812.3.3.8.

Dream by a (pregnant) woman about fate of her unborn child.

References:
cf. M311;
M312.
Harðar ch. 6;
Bisk I 790;
Jómsv ch. 4 (2);
HaraldHárf ch. 42 in Hkr I 162;
Sverr ch. 1 in FMS VIII 7 and Flb II 535;
Saxo lib. IX c. XI 4;
Mágus 171 ch. 76;
SigrgV 138-39 ch. 9.

D1812.5.

Future learned through omens.

References:
cf. D1311.3;
N126.
MagnúsS ch. 12 in Hkr III 283;
Sturl I 313.

D1812.5.0.2.

Omens from flight of birds.

References:
cf. B147.2.

D1812.5.0.13.

Magic manifestation as omen.

References:
»gandreið« as omen of great events (cf. G241):
Njála ch. CXXV.

D1812.5.0.15.

Weather sign.

D1812.5.0.15.1.

Divination from wind.

References:
sudden puff of wind as bad omen:
 Laxd ch. 76;
EgÁsm X 10 (FAS III 386) (?).

D1812.5.1.

Bad omens.

References:
cf. D1812.5.0.15.1.
fire seen:
 Sturl II 45;
»troll«;
suicide by drowning:
 Sturl II 63-64.

D1812.5.1.1.

Prodigy as evil omen.

References:
cf. F960.

D1812.5.1.1.2.

Two drops of blood in book mean two have been killed.

References:
cf. F962.4.
ÞorvV in FMS I 270 (FjÍsl 493; ASB XI ch. V 3).

D1812.5.1.1.3.

Blood (in dream) as omen of killing.

References:
Atlam 24 (= Völs ch. 37 (35));
Njála CXXVII 8, CLVI 2, CLVII (= Darraðarljóð in Skj I A 419, B 389);
GíslaS ch. 24, 33 (XXIII 4, XXXII 5 = Skj I 102);
GunnlO 88 ch. 11 (17, XIV 5);
GunnlO 104-05 ch. 13 (23, XVII 1-2);
VígaGlúm ch. 21;
ÓláfTr ch. 49 in Hkr I 354;
Bisk I 497-98, 670;
Sturl II 288, 292;
Völs ch. 36 (34);
ÁnB 353 ch. 6;
Kersbergen 162 ff.

D1812.5.1.2.

Bad dream as evil omen.

References:
cf. D1812.5.1.1.3.
Vegt in BuggeE 135 and Gylf ch. 33 (49)/
cf. Saxo lib. III c. III 7 =
Herrm 233/
Vries 234, 242;
Atlam 10-12, 24-28/
cf. Völs ch. 36 (34), 37 (35);
Laxd ch. 31;
ÓláfTr ch. 48-49 in Hkr I 350, 354, by Odd ch. 21 (15);
MagnúsErl ch. 32 in Hkr III 478;
Sturl I 474, 494, 517-24, II 243-45, 293, 323;
Sögubr ch. 2, 3 (FAS I 367, 371-73);
HrólfKr 15 ch. 4 (FAS I 14);
Herv 8, 95 (FAS I 420, 517);
HálfH XI 3, XV st. 40-46 (FAS II 40-43, 47);
ÁnB 353 ch. 6;
HrómGr 373, 377 ch. 6, 9;
ÞorstVík 413 ch. 12;
HrólfG ch. 8, 11 (FAS III 77-79, 95, 117);
GHrólf 312-13 ch. 27;
HálfdBr 560-61 ch. 1;
Sörla 280 (FAS I 402 ch. 7);
Harðar ch. 31;
Þiðr II 283-84;
SígFót 1004;
Þorgr 7 ch. 1;
Úlf 183-85;
Villif ch. 33, 38;
Ector ch. 1;
Dám ch.11;
Vilm ch. 8;
HeðinH ch. 8;
SigrgV ch. 9;
Hell ch. 25;
Bæring 86, 122 ch. 3, 33;
ParmesL ch. 5, 9;
AtlaÓ ch. 9, 14.

D1812.5.1.4.

Eclipse an evil omen.

References:
cf. F965.2.
Bisk I 145.

D1812.5.1.5.

Moon furnishes omen.

D1812.5.1.5.2.

Red or pale moon an evil omen.

References:
cf. F961.3.
Bisk I 145.

D1812.5.1.12.

Animal behavior as bad omen.

References:
cf. B140.
MagnúsBl ch. 9 in Hkr III 329 =
madness of dogs:
 HaraldG ch. 10 in FMS VII 187;
fighting dogs:
 Bisk I 444.

D1812.5.1.23.

Man killed by accident when ship is pushed into the sea taken as an evil omen.

References:
RagnarL ch. 10 (9) (FAS I 260).

D1813.

Magic knowledge of events in distant place.

References:
Ys ch. 7;
Bisk I 173, 175, II 130;
Harð ch. 25.

D1813.0.3.

Father feels that son is in danger.

References:
HrólfKr 41 ch. 14 (FAS I 41).

D1813.1.

Dream shows events in distant place.

References:
cf. D1810.8.
Bisk I 113, 301-02, 793, II 28.

D1813.1.6.

Dream shows others in danger.

References:
cf. F1068.
Njála CLVII 36;
GunnlO XVII 1-2;
HrólfG 66 ch. 39 (FAS III 164 ch. 28);
SigFót 1004;
Bevers 247, 258 ch. 25, 32.

D1813.2.

Pursuit revealed by magic.

References:
HrólfKr ch. 2 (FAS I 6-8).

D1813.4.

Fugitives' way revealed by magic.

References:
HrólfKr ch. 1 (FAS I 5);
EgÁsm IX 8 (FAS III 383)/
cf. Lagerholm 44;
SigrgV ch. 20;
Kóngab 13, 16.

D1814.

Magic advice.

D1814.2.

Advice from dream.

References:
cf. J157.
Þiðr II 393-94, 395 n.

D1815.

Magic knowledge of strange tongues.

References:
cf. B217.

D1816.

Magic discovery of desired place.

References:
cf. D1314.

D1817.

Magic detection of crime.

D1817.0.1.

Magic detection of theft.

References:
Eyrb XVIII 5-6.

D1820.

Magic sight and hearing.

References:
cf. D1720;
F642.

D1821.

Means of acquiring magic sight.

References:
cf. D1760.

D1821.3.

Magic sight by looking in certain place.

D1821.3.1.

Magic sight by looking under arm.

References:
ÖOdd 178-79 (ch. XLIII 2-7, FAS II 286, 554-55);
Saxo lib. II c. VII 26.

D1821.3.3.

Magic sight by looking under one's legs.

References:
Ldb ch. 227;
Vatnsd XXVI 10;
GullÞ ch. 17.

D1821.3.9.

Magic sight by looking in the hollow of one's hand.

References:
(y.) Bósa 84-85 ch. 6;
Sigþ ch. 30;
Kóngab 13, 16;
cf. DrJón 13.

D1821.10.

Magic sight by standing alone for three days.

References:
ÞorstVík 411 ch. 11/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 185.

D1825.

Kinds of magic sight.

D1825.1.

Second sight. Power to see future happening.

References:
cf. D1812.
RagnarL 128-29 ch. 6 (5) (FAS I 250);
Bósa 25 ch. 8 (FAS III 210);
Þiðr I 320;
EiríkR ch. 4;
cf. Lid 1935 13;
GrønbechVFO IV 127.

D1825.2.

Magic power to see distant objects.

References:
Ldb ch. 200;
HrólfKr 11-13 ch. 3 (FAS I 10-12);
ÞorstVík 411 ch. 11.

D1825.3.

Magic power to see invisible creatures.

D1825.3.1.

Magic power of seeing Death at head or foot of bed and thus forecasting progress of sickness.

References:
Gering I 204-11/
cf. Aarne 332.

D1825.4.

Magic power to see concealed things.

References:
cf. D1811.0.1.

D1830.

Magic strength.

D1831.

Magic strength resides in hair.

D1831.2.

Magic strength resides in beard.

References:
OrmSt 530.

D1835.

Other means of acquiring magic strength.

D1835.3.

Magic strength by stroking.

References:
Kjaln ch. 9;
SturlSt 605 ch. 9.

D1837.

Magic weakness.

D1837.1.

Magic weakness during certain period.

References:
Odin:
 Ys ch. 7.

D1840.

Magic invulnerability.

References:
cf. B44;
D1344;
D1380;
D1846;
F610.3.1;
Z310.
Sinfj 204;
Svarfd ch. 5, 7;
GullÞ ch. 17;
Ldb ch. 8. 11, 14, 39, 126, 243, 306;
Eg XI 5;
MagnúsBl ch. 11 in Hkr III =
HaraldG ch. 13 in FMS VII 192;
Skálda 8 in Hb 455;
ÖOdd 126, 133 (FAS II 241, 251);
KetilH 123 ch. 3;
GrímL 143 ch. 1;
HrómGr 366 ch. 2;
ÞorstVík 391, 446 ch. 3, 22;
HrólfG 26, 28 ch. 16, 17 (FAS III 106-7, 110);
Bósa 58 ch. 14 (FAS III 230);
Bósa 84 ch. 6 (÷ FAS III);
GHrólf 285, 330, 332 ch. 17, 31;
SörlaSt 441 ch. 18;
SturlSt 606 ch. 9;
OrmSt 530;
Sigþ ch. 54;
HéðinH 17 ch. 8;
ÚlfU 784 ch. 3, 4 (in ZDPh XXVI 24);
Úlf 205, 210, 214;
KáraK 50 ch. 25;
Andr 3, 55;
Fertram ch. 12;
Fastus 7 ch. 2;
Ector ch. 6;
Saxo lib. III c. II 5, lib. VII c. X 3;
Herrm 312;
Dehmer 102;
Schlauch 105.

D1841.

Invulnerability from certain things.

D1841.1.

Man proof against iron, stone, and wood.

References:
Heiðarvíga ch. 30;
Hávarð ch. 19;
Völs ch. 44 (42) (= Hamð 25).

D1841.8.

Man proof against poison.

References:
cf. D1383.
Sinfj 202.

D1846.

Attainment of invulnerability (through »seiðr«).

References:
cf. D1344.
Sögubr 13 ch. 4 (FAS I 374);
Völs ch. 44 (42);
GHrólf 247 ch. 3;
ÞorstVík 391 ch. 3;
ÖOdd 126-21 (FAS I 241-42);
Vilm 174 ch. 15;
cf. StrömbäckSejd 103.

D1846.4.

Invulnerability through bathing in dragon's blood.

References:
Þiðr I 312-13;
cf. von Sydow 1918 27 ff.

D1846.4.1.

Attainment of invulnerability through magic bath.

References:
GHrólf 285 ch. 17.

D1850.

Immortality.

References:
cf. D1335.14.

D1855.

Time of death postponed.

References:
cf. K551.
EiríkV ch. 4 in Flb I 34-35 (FAS III 672-73).

D1855.2.

Death postponed if substitute can be found.

References:
cf. S268.1.1.

D1856.

Death evaded.

D1856.1.

Hero (saint) taken to Paradise (Heaven) alive.

References:
cf. F111.

D1870.

Magic hideousness.

References:
cf. D732.

D1880.

Magic rejuvenation.

References:
cf. D1338.

D1889.

Miscellaneous means of rejuvenation.

D1889.6.

Rejuvenation by changing skin.

References:
by throwing »ellibelgr« and creeping through tree:
 cf. Mágus 28-30 ch. 15 (ch. 35-37).

D1890.

Magic aging.

D1891.

Transformation to old man to escape recognition.

References:
Mágus 27 ch. 15.

D1900.

Love induced by magic.

References:
cf. D1355;
K1672;
M455.1.
Skáldsk ch. 10 (2) = 68 (55):
»seið Yggr til Rindar«/
cf. Herrm 239/
Saxo lib. III c. IV 4/
MC 298/
Vries 190.

D1901.

Witches induce love.

References:
brothers bewitched to love birds as women:
 Úlfh ch. 4.

D1905.

Means of inducing love.

D1905.3.

Love by curse.

References:
cf. D1901.
Bragð 49 ch. 2.

D1920.

Other permanent magic characteristics.

D1931.

Hate induced by magic.

References:
(y.) Bósa 77 ch. 4.

D1950-2049.

Temporary magic characteristics.

D1960.

Magic sleep.

References:
cf. D1364;
F564;
S123.5.
Saxo lib. II c. VII 1.

D1962.

Means of inducing magic sleep.

D1962.5.

Snakes put to sleep by music on harp.

References:
cf. B767.1.

Dl964.

Magic sleep induced by certain person.

References:
Huld seiðkona:
 Ys ch. 13;
Ambáles:
 Amb 130 ch. 24.

D1967.

Person in magic sleep surrounded by protecting fire.

References:
cf. D1380.1.

D1980.

Magic invisibility.

References:
cf. D1361.
Grœnl 262-63 ch. 7;
ÞorstB 177 ch. 2;
Part 6 ff.;
Kóngab 47 (cf. D2031).

D1981.

Certain persons invisible.

D1981.2.

Magic invisibility of saints.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 240 in FMS II 283 =
OddÓláfH ch. 52 (39).

D2000.

Magic forgetfulness.

References:
cf. D1365.

D2003.

Forgotten fiancée.

References:
Völs ch. 28 (26), 30;
HálfdBr 589-90 ch. 16-17;
Úlfh ch. 6.

D2004.

Means of bringing about magic forgetfulness.

D2004.1.

Curse of forgetfulness.

References:
HálfdBr 589 ch. 16-17;
Úlfh ch. 4.

D2004.3.

Forgetfulness by eating.

References:
GHrólf 302 ch. 23;
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 8 =
MC 321/
Herrm 529.

DZ2004.3.1.

Forgetfulness by drinking.

References:
cf. D1365.10.

D2011.

Years thought days.

D2011.1.

Years seem moments while man listens to song of bird.

References:
Gering I 146.

D2012.

Moments thought years.

References:
wizard gives man the illusion that he has been king (pope) for years, while cock is divided (partridge roasted) in order to try his gratitude:
 Gering I 27-31, II 168.

D2020.

Magic dumbness.

D2021.

Causes of magic dumbness.

D2025.

Magic recovery of speech.

References:
cf. D1507;
V221.2.

D2025.0.1.

Magic (loss and) recovery of speech.

References:
Nitida ch. 3.

D2030.

Other temporary magic characteristics.

D2031.

Magic illusion.

References:
cf. D1368;
D1783.5;
K1870;
K1883.
Gylf ch. 2, 31 (46) =
MC 93;
Skáldsk ch. 1 (55);
Ys ch. 5;
EiríkR 230 ch. 11;
Álafl ch. 16;
Dínus 42, 66-67, 77, 80;
Bisk I 243;
Gering I 218-31: Perus;
Mágus 22-23 ch. 12, 29-32 ch. 15-16, 175 ch. 79;
Saxo lib. V c. XIII 2, lib. VIII c. XIV 12-18 =
Herrm 312, 592 ff.;
Heinzel 53;
Dehmer 98.

D2031.0.5.

Giantess's punishment is pure illusion.

References:
EgÁsm XII 11 (FAS III 391)/
cf. Lagerholm 58.

D2031.4.

Magician makes people lift garments to avoid wetting in imaginary river.

References:
cf. Mágus 22-23 ch. 12 (ch. 26-28).

D2031.1.2.

People swim in imaginary rising river.

References:
SörlaSt 443 ch. 19;
cf. EgÁsm XII 11 and Lagerholm's note.

D2031.4.

Hideous person magically makes self seem beautiful.

D2031.4.2.

Magician appears as swineherd, dwarf, and giant in order to seduce queen and scorns her later in the same shapes.

References:
Sigþ ch. 34-36, 49-50.

D2031.4.3.

Magician appears as beggar or old man in order to free prisonerr.

References:
Mágus 22-23 ch. 12 (24)/
cf. introd. cxxxviii and 152-53, 157 ch. 64-65, 67.

D2031.6.

Magic illusion as protection.

References:
Bisk I 601-02.

D2031.6.2.

Son made to appear to pursuers as spinning wheel, buck, and hog.

References:
Eyrb XX 6-16.

D2031.6.3.

Lonesome wife scares robbers by making it appear that her husband is at home.

References:
Vígl 59 ch. 7.

D2031.6.4.

Pursuers confused in other ways by magic illusion.

References:
Ldb ch. 276 and n.;
Njála ch. 12;
ÓláfTr ch. 63 in Hkr I 376/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 46;
ÞorvV in Flb I 270-71 (FMS I 273);
Bisk I 600-02, II 134;
Harðar ch. 26;
GHrólf 317 ch. 28;
SörlaSt 442-43 ch. 19;
HringH 271.

D2031.9.

Enemy's last arrow made to appear crooked so that he does not use it, and adversary gets time to kill him.

References:
KetilH 122 ch. 3.

D2031.10.

Spear made to appear as a reed in order to kill treacherously.

References:
Gautr 29 ch. 7 (FAS III 33)/
cf. Herrm 427 ff./
Saxo lib. VI c. V 7.

D2031.11.

Illusive fire stops men.

References:
Kristni III 4.

D2031.18.

Person appears to be in several places at once.

References:
cf. K1881.

D2034.

Crying induced by magic as trick to farce child's mother.

References:
EgÁsm XIV 10-11 (FAS III 375);
VilhSj 62-63 ch. 26.

D203S.

Magical heaviness.

References:
cf. D2072.

D2050-2099.

Destructive magic powers.

D2060.

Death or bodily injury by magic.

References:
cf. M400.
GíslaS ch. 18/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 61-63;
Ldb ch. 272.

D2061.

Magical murder.

References:
cf. D1402.
Ys ch. 13, 14/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 37-39;
Ldb 35 n. ad ch. 129;
Laxd XXXV 38-41 (cf. D2141), XXXVII 26-29;
GHrólf 318-19 ch. 28/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 100;
Bisk II 137-38 (cf. V41);
Huld no. 3.

D2061.2.

Means employed in magical murder.

D2061.2.1.

Death-giving glance.

References:
cf. Hym 13.

D2061.2.4.

Death by cursing.

References:
Laxd ch. 30.

D2062.

Maiming by magic.

D2062.2.

Blinding by magic.

References:
cf. Q451.7.
Ys ch. 6.

D2062.3.

Flesh magically does not regrow.

References:
cf. D2161.4.10.2.

D2063.

Magical discomfort.

References:
cf. M455.
GíslaS ch. 18;
ÞorstVík 384-85 ch. 1.

D2063.1.

Tormenting by magic.

D2063.1.1.

Tormenting by sympathetic men.

References:
Sigþ ch. 48.

D2063.4.

Magical scratching (itching).

References:
ÞorlJ 212 (FMS III 94-98; FjÍsl 388-93; Ísl. Forns. III 121-25).

D2064.

Magic sickness.

References:
cf. D1500.3;
D1711.12;
G263.4;
Q551.6;
T321.5.
Eyrb ch. 53 ff.;
ÞorstVík 394 ch. 5/
cf. D1365.2;
Vígl 62 ch. 11;
Yngv 27 (?);
SkáldH 24 ch. 8.

D2064.5.

Magic sickness from curse.

References:
cf. Álafl ch. XII ff.;
Sigþ 115 ch. 7.

D2064.7.

Magic sickness from bit of weapon left in head.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 26 (17)/
cf. ad D1620.1;
RémK 40, 49 ff., 89 ff. ch. 9, 13, 18.

D2065.

Magic insanity.

References:
cf. D1367;
Q551.6.

D2066.

Elfshot.

References:
cf. Vries 46.

D2070.

Bewitching.

References:
cf. D1837;
M400.
Ys 29 ch. 14/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 37.

D2071.

Evil eye.

References:
GHrólf 345 ch. 33;
cf. Saxo lib. VII c. XI 7-10;
Vries 36;
Dehmer 95.

D2071.0.1.

Evil eye covered with seven veils.

D2071.0.1.1.

Evil eye covered with bag or hide while owner is killed, especially stoned (cf. Q422).

References:
Laxd XXXVII 33-37, XXXVIII 7;
GíslaS XIX 3;
HrólfKr 58-59 ch. 22 (FAS I ch. 30);
Völs ch. 42 (40);
ÞorstVík 399 ch. 6;
GrímL 153 ch. 3;
HálfdBr 12-13 ch. 8;
JónL in ZDPh XXVI 17;
SkáldH 30 ch. 9.

D2072.

Magic paralysis.

References:
cf. B771.1;
D1410;
D1413;
D1654;
E411.0.3.
Bósa 100 ch. 9.

D2072.0.1.

Sword made magically helpless.

References:
cf. D2086.

D2072.0.3.

Ship held back by magic.

References:
cf. E271.1;
F420.5.2.7.
HálfH VI 5 (FAS II 30).

D2072.1.

Magic paralysis by evil eye.

References:
Sörla 282 (FAS I 406 ch. 9)
cf. Saxo lib. VII c. XI 8-9.

D2074.

Attracking by magic.

References:
cf. D1420;
E380.
HálfdBr 569 ch. 4/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 104;
SörlaSt 416 ch. 4;
Huld no. 16.

D2074.1.

Animals magically called.

References:
cf. D2176.1;
V229.3.
Þiðr II 271-75.

D2074.2.

Magic means of attacking.

D2074.2.4.

Genie called by writing his name on papers and burning them.

D2074.2.4.1.

Foster-mother summoned by saying her name.

References:
cf. E386.3.
HjÖlv 472-73 ch. 9;
Þorgr 23-30 ch. 5.

D2080.

Magic used against property.

D2086.

Weapons magically dulled.

References:
cf. D1414.
Háv 144 =
Ys ch. 6/
MC 46;
Ector ch. 6.

D2086.1.

Sword magically dulled.

References:
cf. D1694.
Sigrdr 27 =
MC 260;
Rþ 43;
Eg ch. 65/
cf. JHelgason 1957 94;
Dropl ch. 15;
Svarfd ch. 8;
GunnlO 73 ch. 7 (IX 11);
Skj I 81, 82, 243;
ÖOdd 178-81 (ch. XLIII 4-7; FAS II 286-87, 554-55);
KetilH 137-39 ch. 5;
GHrólf 241, 354-55 ch. 2, 36;
SturlSt 608 ch. 10;
Bósa 58 ch. 14 (FAS III 230);
Þorgr 31 ch. 5;
Vilm 178 ch. 17;
Saxo lib. VI c. V 15/
cf. Herrm 315, 438.

D2086.3.

Weapons magically blown out of enemies' handy.

References:
HálfdE ch. 5 (FAS III 549);
(y.) Bósa 98 ch. 8;
HrómGr 375 ch. 7;
GHrólf 244 ch. 3;
Úlf 223.

D2087.

Theft by magic.

References:
Ldb ch. 125.

D2O87.2.

Hunter's prey stolen during night by magic.

References:
GrímL 144 ch. 1;
VestfjGr 168-70.

D2087.3.

Sheep or cattle disappear every night.

References:
cf. F531.6.7.2.1.
GullÞ ch. 14-15;
BárðSn 27-36 ch. 14-16.

D2087.3.1.

Cow and cowherd disappear every New Year's night.

References:
Vígk ch. 1.

D2081.4.

Men disappear every night.

References:
IllGr 656 ch. 5;
cf. KrappeÉtudes 128/
type 306 III in ESveinsson 1929 11.

D2087.5.

Gold stolen by magic.

References:
GullÞ ch. 19;
HálfdS ch. 5 in FMS X 171.

D2087.6.

Food stolen by magic.

References:
HálfdS ch. 4-5 in FMS X 171-72.

D2088.

Locks opened by magic.

References:
cf. D1395.6;
D1550;
D2121.12;
F694;
H251.
Gróg 10;
GullÞ ch. 17;
Bisk I 440, 672, II 15;
ÞorstVík 400 ch. 7.

D2090.

Other destructive magic powers.

D2091.

Magic attack against enemy.

References:
cf. D659.2;
V52.3.
HrólfKr 95 ch. 32 (FAS I 97);
ÖOdd 178-81 (ch. XLIII 4-7; FAS II 286-87, 554-55);
GHrólf 242 ch. 2;
RagnarS ch. 5 (FAS I 359);
FundNo in Hb I 219-20 (FAS Il 18-19).

D2091.4.

Magic causes enemies to fight among selves.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 6 (57);
RagnarL 148 ch. 8, 12 (11) (FAS I 255, 271);
VilhSj 68 ch. 27. cf. Saxo lib. V c. III 35.

D2091.14.

Magician shoots an arrow of each finger against enemy.

References:
Búadrápa st. 10 in Skj I 538 =
ÓláfTr ch. 90 in FMS I 176;
Jómsv ch. 45 (34);
Hauks þáttr Hábrókar in FMS X 205;
RagnarL ch. 9 =
Skjold 133 ch. 27;
HrólfKr 103 ch. 33 (FAS I 105);
HálfdE ch. XX 2 (FAS III 549);
HrólfG 60 ch. 36 (cf. FAS III 168);
ÖOdd 178-80, 189 (FAS II 286-87);
ÞorstVík 449 ch. 22 (cf. 450: »varð maðr fyrir hverri ör«);
SörlaSt 445 ch. 20;
Bósa 89 ch. 7;
Sigþ 169 ch. 25;
Amb 154 ch. 30 (29 in Reykj. ed.);
Huld no. 25.
cf. Saxo lib. I c. VIII 16.

D2091.15.

Magical earth-slip overcomes enemies.

References:
Vatnsd XXXVI 1-8.

D2092.

Man caused to sink into mud.

References:
cf. F942.

D2099.

Miscellaneous destructive magical powers.

D2099.2.

Magic banishment.

References:
cf. E437.
Ys ch. 13/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 34;
Harð ch. 18.

D2100-2199.

Other manifestations of magic power.

D2100.

Magic wealth.

References:
cf. D1450.

D2105.

Provisions magically furnished.

References:
cf. D1470;
Q45.6;
Q53.21.
Ldb 35 n. (= ÓláfTr ch. 127 in FMS I 252), and ch. 194/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 77;
Bisk I 119-20, 247, 316-17, 593-94, 595, 597, 600-01, 611, II 133, 141, 145;
BárðSn 14-17 ch. 8.

D2106.

Magical multiplication of objects by saint (holy man).

References:
cf. D2105.

D2106.1.

Magical multiplication of objects by saints.

D2106.1.5.

Multiplication of food by saint.

References:
cf. D1766.1.8.
Bisk I 600-01.

D2120.

Magic transportation.

References:
cf. D1520.

D2121.

Magic journey.

D2121.5.

Magic journey: man carried by spirit or devil.

References:
cf. N814.1.
Saxo lib. I c. VI 7-9 =
Herrm 101.

D2121.7.

Magic journey in cloud.

D2121.7.2.

Magic journey in whirl of snow.

References:
Gusi, king of the Finns, with a team of reindeers:
 KetilH 118 ch. 3.

D2121.12.

Power to go through closed doors.

References:
cf. D1550;
D2088.
Nornag in Flb I 346 (BuggeNS 47-48, FAS I 313-14).

D2122.

Journey with magical speed.

References:
Ys ch. 7;
ÖOdd 123 (FAS II 236):
»öll lönd ok fjöll hlaupa, sem sé ær, en skipit mun søkkva«;
KetilH 129-30 ch. 5;
cf. Reg in BuggeE 215-16 =
Völs ch. 17 (FAS I 157);
Nornag 59-60 ch. 5 (FAS I 324-25);
HálfH X 9 (FAS II 37);
Bósa 8-9, 81, ch. 3, 5 (FAS III 197).

D2125.

Magical journey over water.

D2125.1.

Magical power to walk on water.

References:
Saxo lib. V c. II 4, lib. III c. IV 12.

D2125.1.1.

Magical transportation by waves.

References:
Guðrúnarhvöt in BuggeE 311;
Völs ch. 41 (39)/
cf. Völs 43 (41);
cf. Sturl I 140.

D2125.2.

Magical transportation on a sheet of ice.

References:
BárðSn 9 ch. 5.

D2135.

Magical air journey.

References:
cf. B184.1;
D2121.5.

D2136.

Objects magically moved.

References:
cf. D1602;
D1620.

D2140.

Magic control of the elements.

References:
cf. A197;
D900;
D1540;
F53l.6.5.4;
G283.

D2140.1.

Control of weather by saint's prayers.

References:
cf. V52.
ÓláfTr ch. 211 in FMS II 178;
Sverr ch. 16 in Flb II 553;
ArnórK in Flb I 438-39 (FMS II 227-28);
Sturl I 228, 269, II 59;
Bisk I 119, 120, 121, 171, 172, 307, 308-09, 316, 459-61, 535, II 30;
cf. storm is calmed when bishop promises to acknowledge saint:
 Orkn 132-33 ch. 57.

D2141.

Storm produced by magic.

References:
cf. D905;
D1541;
Q222.1.
Njála ch. 98;
Laxd ch. 35, XXXV 38-41;
cf. StrömbäckSejd 64;
ÓláfH ch. 9 in Hkr II 12, ch. 27 in FMS IV 44;
OddÓláfTr ch. 37 (29);
Rauðs þáttr in ÓláfTr ch. 150 in FMS I 302-03;
Skj II 7;
Bisk II 24 (cf. D1421.1.3);
Ys ch. 46;
Völs ch. 9, 17;
Nornag 59-60 ch. 5 (Flb I 351 = FAS I 324-25);
Finnb ch. 34;
ÖOdd 36-37, 49 (ch. X 1-5, FAS II 179-80, 515);
Friðþj V 10 VI/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 90;
KetilH 117 ch. 3;
GrímL 144 ch. 1;
ÞorstVík 435 ch. 19;
GHrólf 279-80, 318 ch. 16, 28;
HjÖlv 471 ch. 9;
HálfdBr 566 ch. 3;
Fertram ch. 9;
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 16, V c. II 4, IX c. IV 22, X c. IV 2.

D2141.0.1.

Storm from calling on evil spirit.

References:
Jómsv ch. 45 (34).

D2142.

Winds controlled by magic.

References:
cf. D906.

D2147.0.1.

Magician (witch) controls winds.

References:
cf. A282;
G283.
Njörðr:
 Gylf ch. 11 (20);
Odin:
 Reg 215-16, Ys ch. 7;
Rauðr:
 ÓláfTr ch. 210-11 in FMS II 176-78;
Óláfr:
 OddÓláfTr ch. 50 (37).

D2142.1.

Wind produced by magic.

References:
Markús:
 MagnúsErl ch. 17 in Hkr III 456, ch. 9 in FMS VII 301;
ÖOdd 18-25, 46-47, 106, 123 (ch. IV 3-V 4, XII 6, XIII 2-3, FAS II 170-72, 186, 222, 236, 509-10);
GrímL 152 ch. 2;
SturlSt 619-20, 626, 630 ch. 16, 18;
IllGr 658-59 ch. 6;
HrólfG ch. 21 (FAS III 145);
Sörla 281 (FAS I 403 ch. 8).

D2142.2.

Wind stilled by magic.

References:
Flóam ch. 21.

D2143.

Precipitation controlled by magic.

References:
cf. F960.
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 16.

D2143.1.

Rain produced by magic.

References:
cf. D1541.1.3.
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 16 =
Herrm 104.

D2143.3.

Fog produced by magic.

References:
cf. D1540.1.
Njála ch. 12;
ÓláfTr ch. 63 in Hkr I 376/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 46;
HrólfKr 6 ch. 1 (FAS I 5);
SörlaSt 410, 442-43 ch.

D2144.

Magical control of cold and hent.

D2144.1.

Cold produced by magic.

References:
cf. F531.1.9.
HrómGr 375 ch. 7.

D2150.

Miscellaneous musical manifestations.

D2151.

Magical control of waters.

References:
cf. A421;
D2125.
Njörðr:
 Gylf ch. 11 (20).

D2151.2.

Magical control of rivers.

References:
cf. D1549.3.
Ldb ch. 335;
Sturl I 254;
Bisk I 469, II 36, 81.

D2156.

Magical control over animal;

References:
cf. B767;
B771.

D2157.

Magical control of soil and crops.

D2157.2.

Magical quick growth of crops (as reward).

References:
cf. Q153.
ÓláfH ch. 203 in Hkr II 452, ch. 190 in FMS V 50.

D2158.

Magic control of fires.

References:
cf. A493;
D1566.
Njörðr:
 Gylf ch. 11 (20)/
 cf. Vries 253;
Odin:
 Ys ch. 7.

D2158.2.

Magic extinguishing of fires.

References:
cf. D1566.2.
MagnúsB ch. 21 in Hkr III 259;
Bisk I 97, 271, 609, II 20-21.

D2161.

Magic healing power.

References:
cf. A454;
B510;
D1500;
V21.7;
V221.

D2161.3.

Magic cure of physical defect.

D2161.3.1.

Blindness magically cured.

References:
cf. F952.

D2161.3.2.

Magical restoration of severed hand.

References:
EgÁsm XIV 8-15 (FAS III 395-96).

D2161.4.

Methods of magical cure.

D2161.4.10.

Disease cured by same thing (person) that caused it.

D2161.4.10.1.

Wound healed by same spear that caused it.

References:
cf. D1503.14.1.

D2161.4.10.2.

Wound healed only by person who gave it (or by member of his family).

References:
Álafl XII 3/
cf. Lagerholm lxv-vi;
HaraldHr 268-69.

D2161.5.

Magic cure by certain person.

References:
Odin-Rostar:
 Saxo lib. IX c. IV 12.

D2161.5.1.

Cure by holy man.

References:
cf. V221.

D2163.

Magic defense in battle.

D2163.2.

Magic reinforcements. Hero's followers magically multiplied or new army conjured up.

References:
cf. A172;
E155.
cf. Vald 74 ch. 3.

D2165.

Escapes by magic.

References:
cf. D908;
D1395;
D1766.1.7;
F942.1.1;
R165;
R210.
Reykd ch. 14;
ÞorstVík 400, 457 ch. 7, 25.

D2167.

Corpse magically saved from corruption.

References:
cf. D1585;
E182;
T211.4.

D2171.

Magic adhesion.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 2 (56), 27 (18);
Bósa 18, 100 ch. 5, 9 (FAS III 205);
GHrólf 355 ch. 36;
HálfdBr 583-84 ch. 12;
NikL 55-57 ch. 15-16;
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 13.

D2173.

Magic singing.

References:
cf. D1275.

D2174.

Magic dancing.

References:
cf. Dl415.

D2175.

Cursing by magic.

References:
cf. M400.
MC 111, 268, 299.

D2176.

Exorcising by magic.

References:
cf. G271.

D2176.1.

Snakes banned by magic.

References:
cf. Skj II 385.

D2176.2.

Lice banned by magic. cf. V229.3.

D2185.

Magician carries woman in glass coffin.

References:
cf. F242.1.4.
SamsF ch. 10-13;
ÞjJón ch. 3.

D2192.

Work of day magically overthrown at night.

References:
Skj II 25 (Merlínúspá).

D2197.

Magic dominance of animals.

References:
cf. D2074.1.

E.

The dead.

References:
cf. Klare 1933 1-56.

E0-199.

Resuscitation.

E0.

Resuscitation.

References:
cf. Ohlmarks 1936 264-97.

E1.

Person comes to life.

References:
Gering I 43.

E10.

Resuscitation by rough treatment.

References:
Klara 12-15.

E30.

Resuscitation by arrangement of members.

E32.

Resuscitated eaten animal.

References:
Gylf ch. 26 (43)/
cf. Hym 37;
Leyen 40;
von Sydow 1910 65 ff.

E33.

Resuscitation with missing member.

References:
Gylf ch. 26 (43)/
cf. Hym 37;
Leyen 40;
von Sydow 1910 65 ff.;
cf. Schmidt 1951 67 ff.

E50.

Resuscitation by magic.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 52 (50) =
Saxo lib. V c. IX (cf. E155);
Vald 74 ch. 3;
cf. Klare 3.

E55.

Resuscitation by music.

E55.1.

Resuscitation by (magic) song.

References:
Háv 157;
Vegt 4;
Herv 17, 102 (FAS I 435, 519);
Saxo lib. I c. VI 4 (?), (cf. D1 79.2)/
Herrm 117.

E64.

Resuscitation by magic object.

E64.14.

Resuscitation by magic bag.

References:
Fertram ch. 14 =
ZDPh XXVI 23.

E64.15.

Resuscitation by magic gold.

References:
cf. D1500.1.2.
Kóngab 14-15 =
»lífgull« put into the mouth of the dead:
 Jiriczek 1894 23.

E67.

Resuscitation by talking to corpse.

References:
cf. Saxo lib. I c. VI 4/
cf. E55.1.

E68.

Apparently dead persons revived when certain thing happens.

References:
cf. T37.

E80.

Water of life.

References:
cf. D1500.1.18.

E80.4.

Resuscitation by holy water.

References:
cf. V132.
Bisk I 611, II 15-16, 182.

E100.

Resuscitation by medicines.

E102.

Resuscitation by magic liquid.

References:
Dám 98-101 ch. 14.

E105.

Resuscitation by herbs (leaves).

References:
cf. D1500.1.4.

E120.

Other means of resuscitation.

E121.

Resuscitation by supernatural person.

E121.1.

Resuscitation by a god.

References:
Vegt.

E121.4.

Resuscitation by saint.

References:
deadborn child vivified when promised to saint:
 Suppl. to ÓláfH in FMS V 223; Bisk I 791;
man kept alive by saint's cloak
 Bisk I 224-25, II 28.

E121.5.

Resuscitation by holy man (priest, etc.).

References:
OddÓláfTr ch. 45 (34);
Bisk II 182;
Skj II 388.

E121.1.

Resuscitation by magician.

References:
GHrólf 337-38 ch. 32, 33.

E150.

Circumstances of resuscitation.

E151.

Repeated resuscitation.

References:
ÞorstUxaf 255 (FMS III 118, FjÍsl 450).

E155.

Periodic resuscitation.

E155.1.

Slain warriors revive nightly.

References:
cf. A169.2;
E50.
Skáldsk ch. 62 (50) =
Saxo lib. V c. IX =
Herrm 364;
Skj I 74;
Skjöld ch. 12;
HrólfKr 103 ch. 33 (FAS I 105-6);
Sörla 276-83 (FAS I 394-407 ch. 2-9);
GHrólf 337-38 ch. 32-33;
Kóngab 14-15;
Fertram ch. 14/
cf. Jiriczek 1894 23.

E162.

Resuscitation impossible after certain length of time.

E162.1.

Resuscitation even possible after three days.

References:
GHrólf 308 ch. 25.

E163.

Man kept alive by consecrated sword.

References:
cf. by saint's cloak:
 Bisk I 24-25, II 28.

E182.

Dead body incorruptible.

References:
cf. D1585;
D2167.
Hrappr:
 Laxd XXIV 28;
Klaufi:
 Svarfd ch. 32;
Ívarr:
 RagnarL ch. 18 (19) (FAS I 294);
Óláfr helgi:
 Skj I 244, 300/
 ÓláfH ch. 244-45 in Hkr II 517, ch. 228-29 in FMS V 105 ff./
 HaraldH ch. 25, 80 in Hkr III 112, 193;
Knútr helgi:
 Knytl ch. 77;
Ingimundr prestr:
 Sturl I 153, Bisk I 435.
cf. Frotho:
 Saxo lib. V c. XVI 3.

E200-599.

Ghosts and other revenants.

E200-299.

Malevolent return from the dead.

E200.

Malevolent return from the dead.

References:
cf. E414.1.
Bisk II 109-10 (= I 598), 130;
Sturl I 335;
EiríkR ch. 6;
Saxo lib. I c. VII 3;
cf. Fritzner III 66:
 »reimleikar«;
Dehmer 26 ff.

E230.

Return from dead to inflict punishment.

E232.

Return from the dead to slay wicked person.

References:
Eaðmundr helgi slays Sveinn tjúguskegg like Merkúrius Júlianus níðingr:
 ÓláfH ch. 12 in Hkr II 15, ch. 31 in FMS IV 48/
 Knytl ch. 6/
 cf. fsLeg II 601-02.

E235.

Return from dead to punish indignities to corpse, or ghost.

References:
cf. ÓláfTr ch. 128 in FMS I 254.

E236.

Return from dead to demand stolen property.

References:
Kum/
cf. Klare 7.

E238.

Dinner with the dead. Dead man is invited to dinner.

References:
Gering I 121.

E242.

Ghosts punish intruders into mass (procession) of ghosts.

References:
cf. E492.
cf. Gering I 114-17.

E260.

Other malevolent revenants.

References:
cf. E461.
wicked bailiff falls upon woman at three-night vigil:
 Gering I 114-17.

E261.

Wandering ghost makes attack.

References:
Bisk I 605-8, II 77-87/
cf. E425.1.7.

E261.4.

Ghost pursues man.

References:
thief cut down from the gallows:
 Gering I 236 ff.

E262.

Ghost rides on man's back.

References:
cf. F455.3.3;
G241.

E271.

Sea-ghosts.

References:
cf. B80.

E271.1.

Ghost brings disaster on sailors.

References:
cf. D2072.0.3;
F420.5.2.7.
shakes ship:
 SkáldH 20-21 ch. 7.

E300-399.

Friendly return from the dead.

References:
cf. Klare 11 ff.

E310.

Dead lover's friendly return.

References:
HHu II 40.

E320.

Dead relative's friendly return.

References:
cf. E373.2.

E323.

Dead mother's friendly return.

E323.3.

Dead mother called up from grave to give her son charms.

References:
Gróg =
MC 124.

E340.

Return from dead to repay obligation.

E341.

The grateful dead. #Reykd# ch. 19.

E360.

Other reasons for friendly return from the dead.

E361.

Return from the dead to stop weeping.

References:
cf. HHu II 45 =
Saussaye 295;
Laxd LXXVI 20-23 (dream);
Klare 7;
DgF 90.

E366.

Return from dead to give counsel.

References:
cf. E323.3.
MagnúsG ch. 27 in Hkr III 47 =
Geisli in Skj I 434, 441;
ÓláfH ch. 37 in FMS IV 58 =
ÓláfTr ch. 272 in FMS III 48;
ÓláfTr ch. 128, 227, 264 in FMS I 254, II 229 (= Flb I 439), III 22;
EiríkR ch. 63;
Hemings þáttr ch. 18 in Hb 336-37;
Þorsteins s. Síðuhallssonar in Austf 229;
GullÞ ch. 3;
HálfH ch. 15 (FAS II 49);
Bisk II 165-66: always in dream/
cf. F1068.5, J157;
Klare 7 ff.

E367.

Return from dead to preach repentance.

References:
cf. E377.
Gering I 308;
cf. EiríkR ch. 6.

E373.

Ghosts bestow gifts on living.

References:
cf. F1068.5.

E371.2.

Sword received from summoned dead father.

References:
cf. D815.2.
Herv 17-33, 102-13 (FAS I 432-42; Skj II A 245-50).

E377.

Return from dead to teach living.

References:
cf. E367.

E371.1.

Dead poet leaves grave mound to teach poem to herdsman: latter becomes great poet.

References:
in dream:
 ÞorlJ 214-15 (FMS III 102-03, Ísl. Forns. III 129-31, FjÍsl 396-98);
cf. Grønbech VFO IV 127;
Klare 9.

E380.

Ghost summoned.

References:
cf. D1420;
D2074;
E64;
E323.3;
E373.2;
M301.14.
Ys ch. 7/
cf. Vries 68:
»vekja tröll upp«;
Fær ch. 40/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 126;
Mágus ch. 16 (ch. 41).

E383.

Ghosts summoned by sacred book.

References:
cf. D1421.1.3.

E386.

Other means of summoning ghost.

E386.2.

Ghost summoned by charm.

References:
cf. D1379.2.
MC 298-300.

E386.3.

Ghosts summoned by calling them by name.

References:
cf. C430;
D2074.2.4.1.
BárðSn 12, 13, 16-11 ch. 6, 8, 9.

E387.

Reasons for summoning of ghosts.

References:
cf. E412.

E387.1.

Ghost summoned in order to talk to it.

E387.1.1.

Dead called from their graves to make statement.

References:
Fær ch. 40.

E387.2.

Ghost summoned to get something from it.

E387.1.1.

Father summoned to get his sword.

References:
cf. E373.2.

E400-599.

Ghosts and revenants - miscellaneous.

E410.

The unquiet grave.

References:
Dead unable to rest in peace.
cf. E200-399.
Heiðarvíga ch. 9;
BárðSn 41-42 ch. 20;
Heinzel 53;
Dehmer 29 ff.

E411.

Dead cannot rest because of a sin.

References:
Eyrb XXXIV 1 ff.;
Laxd XVII 5 ff., XXIV 24;
Ldb ch. 143;
GullÞ ch. 20;
Saxo lib. I c. VIII.

E411.0.3.

Horse unable to draw evil dead man.

References:
cf. D1654.9.
Grett XXXII 18, 21;
Eyrb XXXIV 12-13 (oxen).

E411.0.6.

Earth rejects buried body.

References:
Gering I 117;
Saxo lib. XII c. VII 6.

E411.10.

Persons who die violent or accidental deaths cannot rest in grave.

References:
Glámr:
 Grett ch. 32-35;
Klaufi:
 Svarfd ch. 26-32.

E412.

Person under religious ban cannot rest in grave.

References:
cf. bishop drives excommunicated dead from graveyard:
 Gering I 26-27.

E414.

Drowned person cannot rest in peace.

References:
Eyrb LIV 1 ff./
cf. Fær ch. 40.

E414.1.

Person otherwise killed by accident cannot rest in grave.

References:
cf. E411.10.

E420.

Appearance of revenant.

E421.

Spectral ghosts.

References:
Eyrb ch. 33.

E421.3.

Luminous ghosts.

References:
cf. E742.

E421.3.7.

Flames issue from corpse's mouth.

References:
»draugr« eats fire so that flames issue from his mouth:
 HrómGr 368-69 ch. 4.

E422.

The living corpse.

References:
cf. Harva 1945 101 ff..

E422.1.

Body of living corpse.

E422.1.1.

Headless revenant.

E422.1.1.4.

Headless ghost carries head under arm.

References:
Svarfd ch. 23;
in the hand:
 Fær ch. 40.

E422.1.8.

Revenant with peculiar (bowed) nails.

References:
cf. F531.1.6.1.
HrómGr 370 ch. 4.

E423.

Revenant in animal form.

References:
cf. E425.1.7.

E423.2.

Revenant as wild animal.

E423.2.5.

Revenant as seal.

References:
cf. E425.1.7.

E425.

Revenant in human form.

E425.1.

Revenant as woman.

E425.1.7.

Revenant as woman with seal's head.

References:
Bisk I 605-8, II 77-87;
Sturl I 290:
 »Selkolla«.

E430.

Defense against ghosts and the dead.

References:
Vries 66.

E431.

Precautions at funeral against revenant.

References:
cf. V60.

E431.7.

Beheaded man's head laid at feet to prevent renturn.

References:
Svarfd ch. 22.

E431.7.1.

Beheaded man's head laid at back to prevent return.

References:
Grett XVIII 11, XXXV 21;
BárðSn 43 ch. 20;
ÁnB 346 ch. 5.

E431.7.2.

Decapitating in order to prevent return.

References:
cf. E446.3.

E431.7.2.1.

Head of beheaded man separated from body.

References:
cf. V61.4.

E431.9.

Ashes of dead thrown on water to prevent return.

References:
cf. E431.13.
Eyrb LXIII 6;
Laxd XXIV 29;
HálfdE 13 ch. 8;
JónL 10/
cf. Jiriczek 1894 17.

E431.9.2.

Corpses thrown in water to prevent return.

References:
HálfdBr 575 ch. 7;
(in order) that they may not hurt through »fjölkyngi«:
 ÖOdd 34-35 (FAS II 178, 514, ch. VIII 6);
Vilm 176 ch. 16;
HálfdE XVIII 4 (FAS III 547).

E431.10.

Corpse buried under stone so that sun will not shine on him again.

E431.10.1.

Corpse buried under stones.

References:
in order to prevent return(?):
 Heiðarvíga ch. 9.

E431.13.

Corpse burned to prevent return.

References:
cf. E431.9;
E446.2;
G275.3.
EríkR 216 ch. 6;
ÖOdd 130 (FAS II 246);
HálfdE XVII 5, 11 (FAS III 545, 546);
ÞorstVík 403 ch. 8;
Álafl XVI 4;
Sigþ 251 ch. 53;
ÞorstUxaf 260 (FMS III 129);
ÁsmFl 173;
ÚlfU ch. 4;
KáraK 12, 36, 66 ch. 5, 32;
Stark 21 ch. 6;
Bragð 49 ch. 2;
Andr 56, 69.

E431.14.

Tall wall around grave to prevent return.

References:
Eyrb XXXIV 14;
GHrólf 246, 280 ch. 3, 16.

E433.

Ghosts placated by sacrifices.

References:
cf. S260.

E434.

Magic protection against revenants.

References:
cf. D1385.20.

E434.8.

Ghost cannot pass cross or prayerbook.

References:
cf. E443.4.
ÞorstB 197 ch. 13.

E4343.

Candle light protection against ghost.

References:
cf. E439.5.
BárðSn 42-43 ch. 20.

E437.

Revenants banished.

References:
Bisk I 206-7, 256-57.

E437.4.

Ghost laid under stone.

References:
cf. E431.10.1.

E439.

Other protection against revenants.

E439.2.

Dwarfs magically keep ghosts from rising.

References:
GHrólf 337 ch. 32.

E439.5.

Revenant forced away by fire.

References:
cf. E434.9.
HaraldH ch. 6 in FMS VI 143;
a fire from flints as safeguard against demons:
 Saxo lib. VIII c. XV 7 =
 Herrm 592, 601.

E440.

Walking ghost »laid«.

References:
Bisk I 605-08, II 77-87.

E441.

Ghost laid by reburial.

References:
Eyrb XXXIV 13-14.

E442.

Ghost laid by piercing grave (corpse) with stake.

References:
Saxo lib. I c. VII 3, lib. V c.X 14 =
Herrm 109, 368.

E443.

Ghost exorcized and laid.

References:
cf. D1379.2.

E443.2.

Ghost laid by prayer.

References:
cf. V52.
BárðSn 42 ch. 20.

E443.4.

Ghost laid by raising a cross.

References:
cf. E434.8;
V86.
Bisk I 607.

E443.3.

Ghost laid by consecrated water.

References:
cf. V132.
Bisk II 109-10 (= I 598), 130.

E446.

Ghost killed and thus finally laid.

E446.2.

Ghost laid by burning body.

References:
cf. E431.13;
V61.2.
Svarfd ch. 32;
Grett XXXV 22;
Flóam ch. 13, 22;
HrómGr 371 ch. 4;
GHrólf 254 ch. 6;
EgÁsm VII 14 (FAS III 378);
VestfjGr 169.

E446.3.

Ghost laid by decapitating body.

References:
cf. E431.7.2.
Flóam ch. 13;
ÓláfH ch. 16 in FMS IV 31 =
Óláfs þáttr Geixstaðaálfs ch. 4 in FMS X 211;
EgÁsm VII 14 (FAS III 378);
HálfdE XVII 11 (FAS III 546);
HrómGr 371 ch. 4;
Saxo lib. I c.VII 3, lib. V c. XI 4 =
Herrm 109, 368.

E451.

Ghost finds rest when certain thing happens.

E451.3.

Ghost laid when vow is fulfilled.

References:
Eyrb LI 10 ff.

E460.

Revenant in conflict.

E461.

Fight of revenant with living person.

References:
Laxd ch. 17, 24;
Eyrb ch. 53;
Grett ch. 35;
Flóam ch. 13;
Skjöld ch. 7;
HálfdE XVII 5 (FAS III 544-45);
Huld no. 23;
in church where the living person thought to be safe from pursuing ghost, but ghost inside opens the church-door to the pursuer:
 Gering I 236-39;
Dehmer 39;
Vries 29;
Ranke 1951 147 n.
cf. Freyr and Gunnarr helmingr:
 ÓláfTr ch. 174 in Flb I 338 (FMS II 75).

E4612.

Fight of living person with dead in the grave.

References:
cf. D838.5.
Grett XVIII 9-12 =
MC 308-09;
ÞorstUxaf 255 (FMS III 118);
Harð ch. 15;
BárðSn 42-43 ch. 20;
HrómGr 369-71 ch. 4;
EgÁsm VII 12-14 (FAS III 378);
Saxo lib. V c. XI 3-4 =
Herrm 367.
cf. Andrews 1913 601 ff.;
Dehmer 45-47.

E462.

Revenant overawed by living person.

References:
ÞorstSkelk 416-18 (FMS III 22-23).

E467.

Revenants fight each other.

References:
ÞorstUxaf 255 (FMS III 118, FjÍsl 450).

E470.

Intimate relations of dead and living.

E474.

Cohabitation of living person and ghost.

References:
HHu II 43.

E480.

Abode of the dead.

E481.

Land of the dead.

References:
cf. Vries 399.

E481.1.

Land of dead in lower world.

References:
king Snjár in »undirheimar« and Óðinn in »undirdjúp« as »höfðingi myrkranna«:
 EgÁsm XIII 1, 9 (FAS III 391, 393).

E481.1.1.

Old woman ruler of dead in lower world.

References:
cf. A310.1.

E481.2.

Land of dead across water.

References:
cf. A672;
F141.
ÞorstB 176-79 ch. 2.

E481.2.1.

Bridge to land of dead.

References:
cf. A657.1;
B11.6.6;
F152.
Gjallarbrú:
 Gylf ch. 34 (51)/
 cf. Vries 400;
EiríkV 33 ch. 3 (FAS III 668);
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 7 =
Herrm 587.

E481.2.2.

Boat to land of dead.

References:
cf. A672;
F841.1.5.
Sinfj 202 =
Völs ch. 10/
MC 45;
cf. Saussaye 292.

E4813.

Abode of dead in mountain.

References:
Eyrb IV 10, XI 4, XIII 7;
Ldb ch. 135;
Vries 87.

E481.3.1.

Abode of the dead in hills, barrows.

References:
cf. F451.4.1.9;
F455.1;
V1.6.1.1; V61.8.
HHu II 42;
Njála LXXVIII 10-12;
Skjöld ch. 7;
Herv 17, 103 (FAS I 432 ff.; Skj II A 245 ff.).

E48132.

Abode of the dead in stones.

References:
cf. F451.4.1.12.
MC 312/
Kristni ch. 2.

E481.4.

Beautiful land of dead.

References:
EiríkV 29-34 ch. 1-4 (FAS III 661-69);
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 14 =
Herrm 102;
Saussaye 292.

E481.6.

Land of dead in one of the cardinal directions.

E481.6.1.

Land of dead in north.

References:
cf. F531.6.2.4.
Herv 1, 89 (FAS I 411).

E481.6.3.

Land of dead in east.

References:
cf. F531.6.2.3.
EríkV 31 ch. 2 (FAS III 666);
Vries 399.

E481.7.

Icy inferno.

References:
cf. A605.2.

E481.9.

King of world of dead.

References:
cf. E481.1.

E482.

Land of shades. Everything is done by unseen people.

References:
cf. H1239.2.

E490.

Meetings of the dead.

E492.

Mass (church service) of the dead.

References:
cf. E242.
cf. Bisk I 206-7, 256-57.

E494.

Ball game in lower world.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 21 (18)/
cf. Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 14;
ÞorstB 186 ch. 6.

E497.

Fighting warriors show the way of their past life and of their death.

References:
cf. E155.1.

E500.

Phantom hosts.

E540.

Miscellaneous actions of revenants.

E545.

The dead speak.

References:
Herv 17-33, 102-13 (FAS I 432-42; Skj II A 245-50);
Harð ch. 15.

E545.0.1.

Words uttered from the tomb.

References:
Njála ch. 78;
HálfH II 4 (FAS II 26-27).

E541.5.

Questions to dead are dangerous.

References:
Saxo lib. I c. VI 4.

E600-699.

Reincarnation.

E600.

Reincarnation.

References:
HHj 43;
HHu II 191, 201;
Saussaye 295.

E700-799.

The soul.

References:
cf. Klare 9;
Ranke 1951 21 ff.

E710.

External soul.

E711.

Soul kept in object.

References:
cf. von Sydow 1915 125 ff./
Hym 29-33.

E711.1.

Soul in egg.

References:
cf. G275.4.1.
(y.) Bósa 108-13 ch. 10-12/
cf. Jiriczek in ZDPh XXVI 23;
SigrgFr 48 ch. 2.

E711.2.

Soul in plant.

References:
cf. in the mistletoe of the Baldrlegend (cf. M341.2.1):
 BP III 441.

E711.7.

Soul in stone.

References:
cf. F451.4.1.10.
Ásmund's mother dies as he happens to cleave her »fjörsteinn«:
 ÁsmFl 172.

E714.

Soul (or life) kept in special part of body.

E714.1.

Soul (life) in the blood.

References:
cf. E761.1.

E714.4.

Soul (life) in the heart.

E714.4.1.

Eaten heart gives one the owner's qualities.

References:
cf. D551.3.
Ys ch. 34;
HrólfKr 69 ch. 23 (FAS I ch. 35); VilhSj 119-20 ch. 56; DrJón 13 ch. 4; Saxo lib. I c. VI 7 = Herrm 101.

E720.

Soul leaves or enters the body.

E720.1.

Souls of human beings seen in dream: as »fylgja« or »hamingja«.

References:
cf. D1810.12;
E731.1;
E731.8;
E731.9;
E731.10;
E731.11;
E731.12;
E731.13;
E731.14;
E732;
E732.6;
E732.7;
E732.8;
E732.9;
E733.1;
E735;
E738.1;
E741;
E742;
E745.4;
E745.5.2;
E748;
E748.
Njála XXIII 12;
VígaGlúm ch. 9, 19;
Bisk II 230;
Sögubr 6 ch. 2 (FAS I 367);
Völs ch. 37 (35);
SturlSt 637-38 ch. 22;
DÞorstS 233 ff.;
MC 233 ff.

E721.

Soul journeys from the body.

E721.1.

Soul wanders from body in sleep.

References:
MagnúsG in Flb III 330.

E730.

Soul in animal form.

References:
cf. D100;
Trolldom 76 ff.

E731.

Soul in form of mammal.

E731.1.

Soul in form of dog.

References:
cf. D141.
in dream:
 Njála XXIII 9.

E731.8.

Soul in form of bear.

References:
cf. D113.2.
Njála XXIII 9;
Harð ch. 31 (30);
Sturl II 150;
ÞórðarH 17 ch. 6;
Völs ch. 36 (34) <
Atlam 17-18;
Sögubr ch. 2 (FAS I 367);
ÞorstVík 413 ch. 12;
ÖOdd 22-23 (ch. V 2-3, FAS II 172-73, 510);
HrólfG 12-13, 21 ch. 8, 11 (FAS III 77-78, 95);
ÞorstUxaf 253 (FMS III 113; FjÍsl 446-47);
all in dream:
 ÞorstS 227.

E731.9.

Soul in form of wolf.

References:
Njála LXII 5-9;
GíslaS XIV 7/
cf. XXXII 11 (ch. 33);
Dropl ch. 10;
ÞórðarH 17, 37 ch. 6, 12;
Harð ch. 31 (30);
ÞorstVík 413 ch. 12;
HrólfG 12-13, 21 ch. 8, 11 (FAS III 77-78, 95);
Úlf 184;
SigFót 1004;
all in dream:
 Þorgr 7 ch. 1.

E731.10.

Soul in form of fox.

References:
in dream:
 ÞorstVík 413 ch. 12.

E731.11.

Soul in form of lion.

References:
HrólfG 12, 21 ch. 8, 11 (FAS III 77, 95);
Þorgr 7 ch. 1;
all in dream:
 Bæring 86 ch. 3.

E731.12.

Soul in form of hog.

References:
cf. D136.
in dream:
 HrólfG 21 ch. 11 (FAS III 95 ch. 12).

E731.13.

Soul in form of bull.

References:
cf. D133.
in dream:
 Ljósv ch. 16 (26).

E731.14.

Soul in form of deer.

References:
cf. A661.1.0.4.
OddÓláfTr ch. 45 (34)/
cf. FMS II 176;
Sögubr ch. 2 (FAS I 367).

E732.

Soul in form of bird.

References:
heilagr andi:
 Bisk I 436, II 13;
cf. Sverr ch. 2 in Flb II 536;
GíslaS XXXIII 1-6;
Sögubr 10-12 ch. 3 (FAS I 371);
in dream:
 Herv 8, 95 (FAS I 420, 517).

E732.6.

Soul in form of eagle.

References:
cf. D152.2.
GunnlO I 15-16;
Völs ch. 36 (34) <
Atlam 19;
all in dream:
 Herv 8 (FAS I 420).

E732.7.

Soul in form of swan.

References:
GunnlO I 15-16;
in dream:
 Flóam ch. 24.

E732.8.

Soul in form of raven.

References:
in dream:
 GunnlO 1 15-16.

E732.9.

Soul in form of hawk, or falcon.

References:
in dream:
 HrómGr 378 ch. 9.

E733.

Soul in form of reptile.

E733.1.

Soul in form of serpent.

References:
in dream:
 GíslaS XIV 7;
cf. MC 217.

E735.

Soul in form of fish.

References:
cf. E721.1.

E738.

Soul in form of mythical animal.

E738.1.

Soul in form of dragon.

References:
cf. G211.16.
Sögubr ch. 2-3 (FAS I 367, 371);
in dream:
 Bæring 86 ch. 3.

E740.

Other form of the soul.

E741.

Soul in form of heavenly body.

References:
cf. Bisk I 229.

E742.

Soul as light.

References:
cf. E765.1.
cf. Bisk I 435, II 15.

E745.

Soul as object.

E745.4.

Soul as flower.

References:
in dream:
 Harð ch. 6.

E745.5.

Soul as fruit.

E745.5.2.

Soul as bulb.

References:
in dream:
 Flóam ch. 24.

E748.

The soul as a guardian spirit, »fylgja«, »hamingja«, »(spá)dís«.

References:
cf. E720.1;
F494.1;
M301.13;
N810.1;
V1.2.3.
Njála XCVI 4, CLVII 27 ff.;
Eg XLIV 1 ff.;
Ldb ch. 329;
ÓláfTr ch. 57 in FMS I 96, by Odd ch. 3;
Þiðranda þáttr in Flb I 420 (= ÓláfTr ch. 215 in FMS II 194-95, cf. Strömbäck 1949);
Saga skálda Haralds konungs hárfagra ch. 2 in FMS III 75;
HrafnH 116-19 (FjÍsl 140-43);
HálfH XV st. 39-40 (FAS II 47);
Hallfr l28;
RagnarL 144 ch. 10 (9) st. 19 (FAS I 267, Skj II 256 st. 9);
HrólfKr 6 ch. 2 (FAS I 6);
ÞorstVík 448 ch. 22;
SturlSt 637 ch. 22;
NikL 35 ch. 10;
cf. Olrik-E 181 ff.;
Vries 34, 77, 167, 348;
Klare 1933 3 ff.;
Kersbergen 151.

E750.

Perils of the soul.

E754.

Saved souls.

E754.2.

Saved soul goes to heaven.

E754.2.0.1.

Souls of warriors go to Valhalla.

References:
cf. A661.1.

E755.

Destination of the soul.

E755.2.

Souls in hell.

References:
cf. A671;
E481.1;
Q560.
ÞorstSkelk 416-18 (FMS III 200-03);
Bisk I 451-54.

E760.

Life Index. Object or animal has mystic connection with person. Changes in one correspond to change in the other.

E761.

Life-token. Object (animal, person) has mystic connection with the life of a person, so that changes in the life-token indicate changes in the person, usually disaster or death.

E761.1.

lood as life-token.

E761.1.3.

Life-token: track fills with blood.

References:
cf. Bisk I 229.

E761.1.3.1.

Life-token: earth, water, or blood in footprint. Earth: dead by disease; water: drowned; blood: killed in battle.

References:
HrólfKr 62 ch. 23.

E765.

Life dependent on external object or event.

E765.1.

Life bound up with light (fame).

References:
cf. E742.
GíslaS ch. 21/
cf. Dehmer 108;
Bisk I 229.

E765.

One person's life dependent on another's.

References:
cf. P234.2;
P310.6;
T86.2.

E770.

Vital objects.

References:
cf. Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 16.

E780.

Vital bodily members. They possess life independent of the rest of the body.

E781.

Eyes successfully replaced.

E781.1.

Substituted eyes.

References:
cf. EgÁsm ch. 10 (FAS III 384-85).

E782.

Limbs successfully replaced.

References:
cf. D1500.1.l9.1;
D2161.3.2.

E783.

Vital head.

References:
Retains life after being cut off.
cf. F1096.3.

E784.

Flesh regrows.

References:
cleft witch regrows:
 Þiðr I 37;
wounds regrow magically:
 ÞorstUxaf 255 (FMS III 118 FjÍsl 450).

F.

Marvels.

F0-199.

Otherworld journeys.

F1.

Journey to otherworld as dream or vision.

References:
cf. V511.
Gering I 303-05, 313-14 (Drythelm);
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 14 =
Herrm 102.

F80-109.

The lower world.

F80.

Journey to lower world.

References:
cf. D641.4;
D859.2;
H1270.

F81.

Descent to lower world of dead (Hell, Hades).

References:
Gylf ch. 34 (49) =
MC 130;
Saxo lib. I c. VI 7, lib. VIII c. XIV =
Herrm 102, 583, MC 320.

F90.

Access to lower world.

References:
cf. to Útgarða-Loki:
 Gylf ch. 29-31 (46-47)/
 Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV.

F91.

Door (gate) entrance to lower world. cf. A671.5.

F93.

Water entrance to lower world.

References:
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV =
Herrm 584, MC 321.

F93.0.1.

Boat to lower world.

References:
cf. E481.2.2.

F93.0.1.1.

Ferryman to lower world.

References:
cf. A672.1.

F95.

Path to lower world.

References:
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 14 =
Herrm 103/
MC 320.

F95.3.

Perilous path to hell.

References:
»helvegr«:
 Gylf ch. 34 (49)/
 MC 304/
 Fritzner I 787.

F110-199.

Miscellaneous otherworlds.

F110.

Journey to terrestrial otherworlds.

References:
cf. Schlauch 49-54, 69;
Lid 1951 58-66.

F110.1.

Wonder voyages.

References:
cf. H1250;
H1270;
H1280;
H1289.1;
H1289.1.1;
H1289.2;
H1289.3.
Yngv 4-29/
cf. Schlauch 69.

F111.

Journey to earthly paradise.

References:
EiríkV 29-36 (FAS III 661 ff.).

F130.

Location of otherworld.

F131.

Otherworld in hollow mountain.

References:
cf. E481.3.

F131.1.

Mountain of Venus.

References:
cf. R10.4.
cf. Gibbon ch. 6.

F140.

Bounds of otherworld.

F141.

Water barrier to otherworld. Cf. A657.

F141.3.1.

River as barrier to otherworld.

References:
cf. A672.
ÞorstB 183-84 ch. 5;
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 14.

F141.1.3.

River between the realms of giants and gods never freezes.

References:
Vafþr 16 =
MC 276.

F143.

Wood at borders of otherworld.

References:
between Denmark and Húnaland:
 Þiðr II 92;
between Svíþjóð en mikla and giants' land:
 Álafl XVII 3.
cf. HálfdE XVI 8-XVIII 7 (FAS III 542-47).

F148.

Wall around otherworld.

References:
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 14 =
Herrm 103/
MC 320.

F150.

Access to otherworld.

F152.

Bridge to otherworld.

References:
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 14 =
MC 130, 305/
Herrm 587.

F152.0.1.

Bridge to otherworld guarded by animals.

References:
cf. B11.6.6.

F151.1.

Materials of bridge to otherworld.

F152.1.1.

Rainbow bridge to otherworld.

References:
cf. A657.1.
Grím 29 =
Gylf ch. 8 (15), cf. ch. 6 (13), 15 (27), 37 (51);
Fáfn 15 =
MC 329.

F160.

Nature of otherworld.

F162.

Landscape of otherworld.

References:
cf. F111;
H1270.

F162.1.

Garden in otherworld.

References:
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 14 =
Herrm 102.

F162.2.

Rivers in otherworld.

References:
cf. A671.2.2;
F141.1.

F162.2.1.

The four rivers of Paradise.

References:
cf. A878.1.
Heimslýsing in Hb 150, 152, 183.

F162.3.

Tree in otherworld.

References:
cf. A652; A878.
Heimslýsing in Hb 152 * etc.

F163.

Buildings in otherworld.

References:
cf. D1380.1.

F163.1.

Castle in otherworld.

Fl163.1.2.

Golden castle in otherworld.

References:
Ls in BuggeE 113-14;
Fjölsv 42;
Gylf ch. 7 (14).

F163.1.3.

Castle thatched with golden shields in otherworld.

References:
Valhöll (Valhalla) (cf. A661.1):
 Grm 8 =
 Gylf ch. 2/
 MC 329: ;
Gimlé:
 Vsp 64 =
 Gylf ch. 9 (17)/
 MC 329.

F163.1.4.

Castles of gold and silver in otherworld.

References:
Glitnir, Breiðablik:
 Grm 15/
 Gylf ch. 9 (17).

F163.1.5.

Castles thatched with silver in otherworld.

References:
Valaskjálf, Hliðskjálf:
 Grm 6, 15/
 Gylf ch. 9 (17) =
 MC 329.

F163.7.

Tower in otherworld.

Fl63.7.1.

Tower hanging in the air in otherworld.

References:
EiríkV ch. 4 in Flb I 33 (FAS III 669).

F165.

Characteristics of otherworld dwellings.

F165.1.

Doors in otherworld.

References:
cf. A661.1.0.1.

F166.

Furniture and objects in otherworld.

F166.4.

Magic objects in otherworld.

References:
cf. D859.2.

F167.

Inhabitants of otherworld.

References:
cf. E480;
E481.

F167.1.

Animals in otherworld.

References:
cf. A661.1;
A671.2;
A673.

F167.12.

King of otherworld.

References:
cf. A310;
E481.1.

F170.

Otherworld - miscellaneous motifs.

F171.

Extraordinary sights in otherworld.

References:
cf. A671.2.

F184.

Otherworld king.

References:
cf. F167.12;
H1199.11.

F200-699.

Marvellous creatures.

F200-399.

Fairies and elves.

F200.

Fairies (elves).

References:
cf. V1.2.1.
some Norns are »álfa ættar«:
 Völs ch. 18 (< Fáfn 13);
some runes are »með álfum«:
 Völs ch. 20 (< Sigrdr 18).

F210.

Fairyland.

References:
Grm 4;
Herv ch. 1 in FAS I 412-13 (cf. Helgason's ed. 1-2, 89-91):
 »Álfheimar voru kallaðir norðr í Gandvík«;
Gautr 12 ch. 3 (FAS III 15):
 similar to »Álfheimar voru kallaðir norðr í Gandvík«;
Álfheimar in Sweden:
 ÞorstVík 383-84 ch. 1.

F211.

Fairyland under hollow knoll.

References:
GHrólf 276 ch. 15;
JarlmH 34 ch. 17.
cf. Feilberg 1910 71.

F211.3.

Fairies (»álfar«) live under earth.

References:
Vilm 153 ch. 8.

F212.

Fairyland under water.

References:
FlóresS XXII 842.

F220.

Dwelling of fairies.

F221.

House of fairy.

F221.1.

Fairy house disappears at dawn.

References:
cf. F771.6.

F221.3.

Fairies have a pretty room in hill.

References:
GHrólf 276 ch. 15.

F230.

Appearance of fairies.

References:
people with fairy ancestors are prettier than others:
 ÞorstVík 384 ch. 1.

F233.

Color of fairy.

F233.4.

Fairy's son is dark, pale, and ugly.

References:
Þiðr I 322, 343-44, 351.

F234.

Transformed fairy.

F234.1.

Fairy in form of an animal.

References:
cf. Saxo lib. I c. VIII ll.

F235.

Visibility of fairies.

F235.2.

Fairies visible only at certain times.

References:
Bisk I 417.

F240.

Possessions of fairies.

F242.

Fairies' conveyances.

F242.1.

Fairy car.

F242.1.4.

Glass car.

References:
cf. D2185.
fairy queen keeps abducted bride in »glersalur á hjólum«:
 JarlmH 33-36 ch. 17-18.

F250.

Other characteristics of fairies.

F252.

Government of fairies.

F252.2.

Fairy queen.

References:
cf. F242.1.4.

F253.

Extraordinary powers of fairies.

F253.1.

Extraordinary physical powers of fairies.

F253.1.1.

Fairies possess extraordinary strength.

References:
cf. the »merkismaðr« Málpriant, son of »tröllkona« and »álfr«:
 VilhSj, ed. Reykj. 1911, 62 ch. 34.

F260.

Behavior of fairies.

F261.

Fairies dance.

References:
Saxo lib. III c. III 6;
JJónasson 1908 129:
 »slóðir eftir huldufólk«.

F271.

Fairies as laborers.

References:
cf. F451.3.4.

F271.4.

Fairies work on cloth.

F271.4.2.

Fairies skillful as weavers.

References:
VilhSj 20 ch. 9;
SamsF ch. 15;
KáraK 62 ch. 30.

F300-399.

Fairies and mortals.

F300.

Marriage or liaison with fairy.

F301.

Fairy lover.

References:
Þiðr I 319-23.

F302.

Fairy mistress.

References:
cf. F320.
HrólfKr 30-32 ch. 11 (FAS I ch. 15);
Gering I 246-54.

F302.3.

Fairy wooes mortal man.

References:
cf. F420.5.2.1.1;
F531.5.7.0.2.

F302.5.

Fairy mistress and mortal wife.

F302.5.1.

Fairy mistress surrenders man to his mortal wife.

References:
HálfdBr 576 ch. 8.

F302.6.

Fairy mistress leaves man when he breaks birth.

References:
cf. when forced to endure presence of host at mass:
 Gering I 246-54.

F304.

Sexual relations with fairy.

F304.1.

Fairy king punishes ravisher of his daughter.

References:
Herv ch. 1 in FAS I 412-13 (cf. Jón Helgason's ed. 1-2, 89-91).

F305.

Offspring of fairy and mortal.

References:
HrólfKr 30-32 ch. 11 (FAS I 30-32)/
cf. G203.1;
Þiðr I 319-23, 343-44, 351, II 324;
Gering I 248, 251;
cf. KrappeÉtudes 119.

F310.

Fairies and human children.

F312.

Fairy presides at child's birth.

References:
cf. M301.2.2.
Nornag 76-77 ch. 10 (Flb I 358,FAS I 340-41);
Amb 4-12 ch. 2 (cf. ZDPh XXVI 14-15);
Saxo lib. VI c. IV 12.

F316.

Fairy lays curse on child.

References:
Amb ch. 2.

F316.1.

Fairy's curse partially overcome by another fairy's amendment.

F316.2.

Fairy's (»völva«'s) curse partially overcome by her own amendment after being appeased.

References:
Amb 4-12 ch. 2.

F320.

Fairies carry people away to fairyland.

References:
cf. F131.1.
Gibbon ch. 1 ff.

F321.

Fairy steals child from cradle.

F321.1.

Changeling.

References:
Þiðr I 213;
RémK 276 ch. 56;
Bisk II 77.

F322.

Fairies steal man's wife and carry her to fairyland.

F322.4.

Abducted bride hidden in fairyland.

References:
JarlmH 33-35 ch. 17-18.

F330.

Grateful fairies.

F333.

Fairy grateful to human midwife.

References:
cf. F372.1.

F337.

Fairy grateful to mortal for saving his life.

F337.1.

Fairy grateful to mortal for saving children's life.

References:
cf. D817.1.1.
Ector ch. 10;
ParmesL 20 ch. 9.

F340.

Gifts from fairies.

References:
cf. N815.

F341.

Fairies give fulfillment of wishes.

References:
cf. Gering I 246-54/
F302.

F343.

Other presents from fairies.

References:
cf. D812.13.

F343.9.

Fairy gives man horses, cattle, etc.

F343.9.1.

Horses as fairy gifts.

References:
Ector ch. 10.

F347.

Fairy adviser.

References:
Sörla 278 (FAS I 398 ch. 5-8) (Göndul a fairy?);
Ector ch. 10;
ParmesL 20 ch. 9.

F350.

Theft from fairies.

F352.

Theft of cup (drinking horn) from fairies.

References:
cf. ÞorstB 197-98 ch. 12-13;
SturlSt 624 ch. 17-18.

F360.

Malevolent or destructive fairies (= pixies).

References:
SamsF ch. 19.

F361.

Fairy's revenge.

F361.3.

Fairies take revenge on person who spies on them.

References:
cf. F381.7.

F361.8.

Fairy takes revenge for slaying of his relatives.

References:
cf. Saxo lib. I c. VIII 11-12.

F365.

Fairies steal.

F365.8.

Fairies steal wool.

References:
SamsF ch. 18.

F370.

Visit to fairyland.

References:
cf. F320.

F372.

Fairies take human nurse to attend fairy child.

F372.1.

Fairies take human midwife to attend fairy woman.

References:
GHrólf 276-77 ch. 15.

F380.

Defeating or ridding oneself of fairies.

F381.

Getting rid of fairies.

F381.7.

Fairies leave when people do their needs where they live.

References:
Ldb ch. 135/
Eyrb ch. 4, 9-10:
 »álfrek«;
BárðSn 7 ch. 4.

F382.

Exorcising fairies.

References:
cf. F302.6.
cf. Þórhalls þáttr knapps in Flb I 43941 (FMS II 229-32);
Bisk I 598.

F400-499.

Spirits and demons.

F400.

Spirits and demons (general).

F403.

Good spirits.

F403.2.

Spirits help mortal. Familiar spirits.

F403.2.2.

Form of familiar spirit.

F403.2.2.2.

Angels as familiar spirits.

References:
EiríkV 34 (FAS III 671).

F404.

Means of summoning spirits.

References:
cf. E380.

F405.

Means of combating spirits.

References:
cf. D1766.7.1.

F420.

Water-spirits.

References:
cf. E271;
G241.1.5;
G252.1.

F420.1.

Form and appearance of water-spirits.

F420.1.2.

Water-spirit as woman (water-nymph, water-nix).

F420.1.2.1.

Water-maidens are of unusual beauty.

References:
Þiðr I 46, II 64.

F420.1.3.

Water-spirits in animal form.

References:
cf. G252.1.
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 11/
cf. F361.8.

F420.1.3.2.

Water-spirit as fish.

References:
Reg 1-4 >
Völs ch. 14;
Andvari:
 Skáldsk ch. 47 (39).

F420.1.3.3.

Water-spirit as horse.

References:
Ldb ch. 133;
Saxo lib. V c. XVI 2.

F420.1.3.4.

Water-spirit as bull.

References:
Saxo lib. V c. XVI 2 =
Herrm 381.

F420.1.3.12.

Water-spirit as otter.

References:
Reg in BuggeE 212 =
Völs ch. 14;
Skáldsk ch. 47 (39).

F420.1.4.

Water-spirits in abnormal form.

F420.1.4.1.

Body of water-spirit (»margýgr«) is half human and half fish or snake.

References:
FlóresS XXII 4, 8, introd. lxxviii;
ÓláfH ch. 35 in FMS IV 56, ch. 23 in Flb II 25 (= FMS V 162);
Konungs skuggsjá 65.

F420.1.4.9.

Water-giants.

References:
cf. F420;
F426;
G639.
MC 280-81.

F420.1.6.

Dress of water-spirits.

F420.1.6.6.

Color of water-spirit's clothes.

F420.1.6.6.5.

Water-spirits are dressed in blue.

References:
FlóresS 166 ch. XXII 8.

F420.2.

Home of water-spirits.

F420.2.2.

Water-spirits live in village under water.

References:
FlóresS XXII 9-11.

F420.5.

Deeds and actions of water-spirits.

F420.5.1.

Kind water-spirits.

F420.5.1.1.

Water-spirits protect and warn sailor against storm and in tempest.

F420.5.1.1.1.

Water-spirits save shipwrecked people.

References:
cf. R138.
Þiðr II 395;
FlóresS XXII 6, 9-11.

F420.5.1.10.

Water-spirits save man from drowning.

References:
Þiðr II 395.

F420.5.2.

Malevolent water-spirits.

References:
Grett ch. 65-66/
cf. F426.

F420.5.2.1.

Water-spirits lure mortal into water.

F420.5.2.1.1.

Water-maiden enamors man and draws him under water.

References:
cf. D1355.1.1.
ÓláfH ch. 35 in FMS IV 56, FMX V 162;
FlóresS XXII 5.

F420.5.2.7.

Water-spirit turns boat in circle.

F420.5.2.7.1.

Water-spirit (»vatnskrímsli«) crushes boat.

References:
HringH 5 ch. 2.

F420.5.2.7.2.

Water-spirit (»tröllkona«, »margýgr«) shakes ship.

References:
cf. D1654.6;
E271.1.
ÖOdd 42 (ch. XI 6-19, FAS II 182);
KetilH 116 ch. 3;
GrímL 145 ch. 1;
ÓláfH ch. 35 in FMS IV 56.

F420.5.2.7.3.

Water-spirit (»margýgr«) wrecks ship.

References:
HHj 18-19;
ÓláfH ch. 23 in Flb II 25 (= FMS V 162);
ch. 35 in FMS IV 56;
FlóresS XXII 2-6.

F420.5.2.7.4.

Water-spirit holds ship back.

References:
cf. D2072.0.3.

F420.5.3.

Other actions of water-spirits.

F420.5.3.7.

Water-spirit prophesies.

References:
cf. D1318.2.1.
Ldb ch. 117;
Vries 372.

F420.6.

Marriage of water-spirits.

F420.6.1.

Marriage or liason of mortals and water-spirits.

F420.6.1.4.

Water-maiden goes to home of mortal and marries.

References:
»gýgr« from waterfall:
 Bæring 108 ch. 22.

F420.6.1.6.

Offspring of marriage between mortal and water-spirit.

References:
frightful warrior (Ögmundr) son of king and »gýgr« from waterfall:
 ÖOdd 126 (FAS II 241);
magician (Grímr) perhaps son of »sjógýgr«:
 GHrólf 241 ch. 2.

F426.

Spirit of water-fall.

References:
cf. B11.3.1.1;
F531.6.2.2.3;
F420.6.1.4;
F420.6.1.6.
Grett LXV 1-LXVI 11;
Starkaðr áludrengr:
 Herv 2, 90/
 Stark 3 ch. 1;
gýgr:
 (y.) ÖOdd 126 (FAS II 241);
queen = gýgr:
 Bæring 108 ch. 22;
Kvintelin þjófr:
 SamsF ch. 3, 15.

F430.

Weather-spirits.

F433.

Storm-spirit.

F433.1.

Spirit of snow.

References:
cf. Snær in Flb I 21, 24, 219 (= FAS II 3, 8, 17)/
Ys ch. 13/
Saxo lib. VIII c. XI;
Snjár in EgÁsm XIII 1 (FAS III 391).

F450.

Underground spirits.

F451.

Dwarf.

References:
cf. F420.

F451.1.

Origin of dwarfs.

References:
MC 264.

F451.1.1.

Dwarfs originate from maggots in flesh of giant.

References:
cf. F451.2.0.7.
Gylf ch. 7 (14)/
cf. Vsp 9-10/
Saussaye 318/
MC 264.

F451.1.1.1.

Dwarfs originate from the blood and bones of giant.

References:
Vsp 9 =
MC 264.

F451.2.

Appearance of dwarf.

References:
(y.) Bósa 109 ch. 11:
 »lágvaxinn«;
small, thick, and black:
 GHrólf 307, 309, 315-16 ch. 25, 28;
ÞorstB 179 ch. 2:
 »sýndist Þorsteini kjaptrinn snúinn út at eyranu, en öðrumegin nefit niðr at kjaptinum«;
small body and low legs:
 Þiðr I 35;
Sigþ ch. 7 (= ZDPh XXVI 10-11):
 »mannsmynd; þat var útlimastórt ok hendr fótsíðar, en fótleggirnir stuttir, svá at eigi váru þverrar handar«;
ViktorBl 18 ch. 6:
 »hann var fótlágr ok skammhryggjaðr, miðdigr ok mjög baraxlaðr, handsíðr ok höfuðmikill«;
ÞjJón 16-18, 31-33 (10-11, 20-21) ch. 6, 14:
 »lág, ok skammt upp klofin, stuttleit ok nasabrött«.

F451.2.0.6.

Dwarfs are pale.

References:
cf. F451.1.1.
Alv 2.

F451.2.7.

Dress of dwarf.

F451.2.7.3.

Dwarfs referred to as »gray«, not specifying whether as to dress or hair.

References:
cf. Nípingr in Vsp 11 =
MC 271.

F451.2.7.5.

Dwarfs wear red coats.

References:
GHrólf 307 ch. 25:
 Möndull is »í skarlatsbúnaði ok skarband um enni af gulli gert«;
ÞorstUxaf in Flb I 254 (FMS III 116);
MC 272.

F451.2.8.

Voice of dwarfs: »dvergmál« (echo).

References:
BárðSn 7 ch. 4;
SturlSt 629 ch. 18;
JarlmH 14, 35 ch. 10, 18;
VilhSj 11, 62 ch. 6, 26;
Sigþ ch. 8;
Konr 68 ch. 9;
MC 269.

F451.3.

Characteristics of dwarfs.

F451.3.2.

Dwarf rendered powerless.

F451.3.2.1.

Dwarfs turn to stone at sunrise.

References:
cf. A974;
F531.6.12.2;
G304.2.5.
Alv 35 =
MC 10, 197, 269;
cf. Saxo lib. III c. II 5.

F451.3.2.1.1.

Dwarf prevented from getting into his stone before sunrise till he promises to do what hero demands (esp. to forge weapons).

References:
cf. F451.3.4.2;
F451.5.2.13.
forge the sword Tyrfingr:
 Herv 1-3, 92-93 (FAS I 414-15, 514-15 = BuggeNS 204-05);
forge bow and arrows:
 ÁnB 327 (cf. 338) ch. 1;
forge musical instrument (»lúðr«):
 Mágus 24-25 ch. 3-14;
steal oracular stone:
 Sigþ 190-92 ch. 30-31;
get informations and make car:
 SamsF ch. 11;
forge ring, bell, and necklace similar to one's own:
 Villif 29 ch. 14;
Fastus 8 ch. 3.

F451.3.2.1.2.

Dwarf otherwise caught and thus forced to procure what hero demands.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 48 (39);
Andvari's gold:
 Völs ch. 14 (Reg in BuggeE 212 ff.);
tells how to get gold and the sword Naglhringr by killing Grimr:
 Þiðr I 34-38 ch. 28-29.

F451.3.3.

Dwarf as magician.

References:
Reginn:
 Nornag 55 ch. 3 (Flb I 349 = FAS I 321);
Möndull:
 GHrólf 299 ch. 23 ff.;
Sindri:
 ÞorstVík 457 ch. 25.

F451.3.3.0.1.

Dwarf can take what shape he wants.

References:
cf. Andvari:
 Skáldsk ch. 47 (39)/
 Völs ch. 14;
Dímus:
 ViktorBl (quoted ZDPh XXVI 12-13);
 Möndull in GHrólf 307 ch. 25 ff.

F451.3.3.8.

Dwarfs made invisible by magic taps.

References:
cf. D1361.

F451.3.4.

Dwarfs as workmen.

References:
cf. F271.

F451.3.4.1.

Dwarfs as artificers.

References:
cf. F531.6.6.
Fjölsv 33-34;
Tosti leads the building of a new castle:
 Amb 170 ch. 35 (34 in the Reyk. ed.);
twelve dwarfs build king's castle:
 JarlmH 26 ch. 14/
 KáraK 63 ch. 31.

F451.3.4.2.

Dwarfs as smiths.

References:
cf. D1181;
F451.3.2.1.1;
F451.5.1.3;
M414.5.
Hyndl 7;
Gylf ch. 44 (35);
Skáldsk ch. 44 (35), 62 (50);
GíslaS II ch. 2 in ÍslF 9, ed. 1929 76;
Regin in BuggeE 215 =
Völs ch. 15;
Nornag 57, 59 ch. 4-5 (Flb I 350-51, FAS I 322-23);
OÖdd 24-25, 100 (ch. VI 1-2, XXIX 13, FAS II 173, 215, 511);
ÁsmK 81, 95, ch. 1, 8 (FAS II 464-66, 480);
Sörla 275 (FAS I 391-92 ch. 1; MC 123);
(y.) Bósa 109-11 ch. 11;
EgÁsm III 3, XVII 6 (FAS III 368, 403);
ViktorBl in ZDPh XXVI 12 and introd. to Bósa lxvi;
Þiðr I 34-36, 73-81, 113, 179-81;
Mágus 17, 24-25 ch. 10, 13-14;
Sigþ 139-40 ch. 16;
VilhSj ch. 7;
SigrgV 118 ch. 2;
Fertram 730 ch. 6 (ZDPh XXVI 14);
Ector ch. 2, 6;
ParmesL 20 ch. 9;
Þorgr 27 ch. 5;
ÞjJón 33 (21-22) ch. 13;
Vilm 154 ch. 8;
KáraK 80 ch. 39;
Andr 19;
Huld no. 7;
cf. Leyen 57;
Vries 212, 302.

F451.3.4.4.

Dwarf sews.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 44 (35).

F451.3.12.

Dwarfs are intelligent.

F451.3.12.3.

Dwarfs are wise.

References:
Reginn in Nornag 55 ch. 3 (Flb I 349, FAS I 321);
ViktorBl in ZDPh XXVI 12;
Bósa introd. lxvi.

F451.3.12.4.

Dwarfs cut »rúnar«.

References:
Háv 143.

F451.4.

Home of dwarfs.

References:
in Sweden:
 Ys ch. 1/
 cf. Mimingus:
 Saxo lib. III c. II 5.

F451.4.1.

Dwarfs live under the ground.

References:
Vsp 10;
GHrólf 308 ch. 25;
MC 265, 269.

F451.4.1.1.

Dwarfs live in cover.

References:
Þiðr I 74-81.

F451.4.1.9.

Burial places (barrows, howes) as homes of dwarfs.

References:
cf. E481.3.1;
F455.1;
V1.6.1.1.
GHrólf 276 ch. 15;
ÞorstB 176 ch. 2;
JarlmH 34 ch. 17;
Þiðr I 74-81.
cf. Feilberg 1910 71.

F451.4.1.10.

Snow melts above dwarf's dwelling.

References:
cf. D1563.1.5.

F451.4.1.11.

Dwarfs live in hills and mountains.

References:
cf. F451.4.1.9;
F451.4.2.1.

F451.4.1.12.

Dwarfs live in stones.

References:
cf. E481.3.2;
F451.3.2.1.1.
Alv 3;
Vsp 48;
Gylf ch. 7 (14);
Ys ch. 12;
Bisk II 78 (7);
Harð ch. 38;
ÁnB 327 ch. 1;
ÞorstVík 446 ch. 22;
(y.) Bósa 86, 109-11 ch. 6, 11;
Kristni ch. 2 =
ÞorvV in FMS I 261;
Sörla 275 (= FAS I 391 ch. 1);
ÞorstB 179 ch. 3;
Villif 29 ch.14;
Vilm 11 ch. 7;
ÞjJón 16, 31 (10, 20) ch. 6, 14;
Ector ch. 7;
Andr 19;
SamsF ch. 11;
KáraK 21, 61-62 ch. 9, 30-31;
cf. Fritzner I 274:
 »Dvergasteinn«.

F451.4.2.

Dwarfs have homes above the ground.

F451.42.1.

Dwarfs live in a cliff.

References:
»huldumaðr« from Lúkanus:
 ÞorstB 176-79 ch. 2;
VilhSj 17 ch. 7:
 »Lukanus huldumaðr ok höfðingi í fjalli því, er Lukanusfjall heitir«;
cf. Schlauch 172/
MC 269.

F451.4.4.

Home of dwarfs is endangered or destroyed.

F451.4.4.3.

Dwarfs request that cow stable be moved because it is above their home and the seepage strikes their dining table.

References:
cf. Bisk 171-72.

F451.5.

Dwarfs and human beings.

F451.5.1.

Helpful dwarfs.

References:
cf. D812.12;
D817.1.1;
P271.3.
EgÁsm XVII 6 (FAS III 403);
Koðrán's »spámaðr«:
 Kristni II 2-3/
 ÞorvV in FMS I 261-64 (FjÍsl 483-87);
(y.) Bósa 86, 92-93, 109-14, 137-38 ch. 6-7, 11-12, 18;
Sindri rescues from prison:
 ÞorstVík 396-98, 457 ch. 5-6. 25;
Möndull gives advice, etc.:
 GHrólf 315-16 ch. 28;
dwarf hides abducted girl:
 SamsF ch. 10-13;
Svamr brings ring back to its owner (cf. F451.5.2.2), helps building causeway, etc.:
 ÞjJón 32 (21) ch. 13;
Tosti helps in war:
 Amb 146-56 ch. 28-30 (27-29 in Reyk. ed.);
Dínus (or Dímus) helps in fight:
 ViktorBl in Bósa intr. lxv and ZDPh XXVI 12: ;
dwarfs show beautiful queen and help to gain her:
 Gibbon ch. 3 ff./
 Nitiða ch. 4 ff.;
KáraK 21, 61, 71, 80 ch. 9, 30-31, 35, 39.

F451.5.1.3.

Dwarfs make new golden hair for woman.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 44 (35)/
cf. Vries 212;
Saussaye 239.

F451.5.1.4.

Dwarfs' gold.

References:
cf. F451.3.2.1.2.

F451.5.1.5.

Money or treasure given by dwarfs.

References:
cf. F451.3.2.1.2.

F451.5.1.6.

Other gifts from dwarfs.

References:
cf. D812.12;
D817.1.1.
chair:
 ÁnB 327 ch. 1;
belt:
 GHrólf 299-300 ch. 23;
sword:
 EgÁsm XVII 6 =
 MC 267;
ship:
 ÞjJón 16-18 (10-11) ch. 6.

F451.5.1.7.

Dwarfs serve mortals.

References:
Gibbon ch. 3 ff.

F451.5.1.10.

Dwarfs heal (give medicine).

References:
cf. F531.6.5.3.
EgÁsm XI 8 (FAS III 389);
ÞorstVík 396-98 ch. 5-6;
GHrólf 308-09, 346 ch. 25, 33;
Amb 156 ch. 30 (75 ch. 29);
ÞjJón 31-33 (20-21) ch. 14.

F451.5.1.18.

Dwarfs teach mortals.

References:
Reginn as Sigurð's teacher:
 Nornag 55 ch. 3 (Flb I 349, FAS I 321)/
 cf. Völs ch. 13 ff.;
dwarfs as Velent's teacher:
 Þiðr I 74-81.

F451.5.2.

Malevolent dwarf.

References:
GHrólf 298 ch. 23 ff.

F451.5.2.2.

Dwarfs steal from human beings.

References:
GHrólf 308 ch. 25;
VilhSj 17 ch. 7;
cf. ZDPh XXVI 14;
Þiðr I 35;
ViktorBl/
cf. introd. to Bósa lxv (and ZDPh XXVI 12);
Sigþ 191-92 ch. 30-31;
ÞjJón 32 (21) ch. 13.

F451.5.2.4.

Dwarfs kidnap mortals.

References:
Ys ch. 12: Sveígðir;
GHrólf 298 ch. 23: Möndull tries to seduce earl's wife;
SamsF ch. 10-13: Grelent keeps kidnapped girl in golden car.

F451.5.2.6.

Dwarfs punish.

References:
GHrólf 300 ch. 23.

F451.5.2.13.

Dwarfs curse weapons and treasures which they are forced to give (see F451.3.2.1.1), or which the receiver doesn't appreciate.

References:
Völs ch. 14, 18 (Reg 5);
Herv 1-3, 92-93;
ÁsmK 82 ch. 1 (FAS II 465-66).
cf. LiestølUpph# 162.

F451.5.4.

Mortal goes to land of dwarfs.

F451.5.4.2.

Dwarfs suspend large millstone on a thin thread.

References:
cf. F451.10.2.1;
F833.2.
cf. Saxo lib. VIII c. IX 2-3.

F451.5.8.

Dwarfs associate with mortals.

F451.5.9.

Dwarfs and Christianity.

References:
cf. F451.9.1.6.

F451.5.10.

Business relations of dwarfs and mortals.

References:
Sigþ 191 ch. 30;
SigrgFr 105 ch. 16;
ViktorBl in ZDPh XXVI 12 and Bósa intr. lxv.

F451.5.l7.

Dwarfs invisibly attend wedding or christening feasts of mortals.

References:
ÞorstB 176-79 ch. 2.

F451.5.18.

Dwarf loves mortal girl.

References:
GHrólf 299, 310 ch. 23, 25.

F451.6.

Other actions of dwarfs.

F451.6.1.

Dwarf caught by beard in cleft of tree.

References:
cf. F451.3.2.1.1.

F451.8.

Names for dwarfs.

F451.8.2.

Proper names for dwarfs.

References:
cf. F451.3.3;
F451.3.3.0.1;
F451.4.2.1.
Vsp 10 in BuggeE 2 ff. =
Gylf ch. 7 (14)/
Skj I 672, 679;
cf. Gould 1910 40 ff.;
MC 264, 269-70.

F451.9.

Dwarfs emigrate.

F451.9.1.

Why dwarfs emigrate.

F451.9.1.6.

Dwarfs emigrate because Christianity offends them.

References:
Kristni II 2-3 =
Koðrán's »spámaðr« disappears as bishop sings and sprinkles holy water on his stone:
 ÞorvV II 1-18 in ASB XI (FMS III 261-64, FjÍsl 483-87, MC 312).

F451.10.

Dwarfs and other supernatural beings.

F451.10.2.

Giants and dwarfs in contest.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 5 =
MC 53.

F451.10.2.1.

Dwarf kills giantess by dropping millstone on her head.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 5 =
MC 53.

F451.10.3.

Dwarf in love with other supernatural beings.

References:
Alv in BuggeE 129 ff.;
Freyja:
 Sörla 275 (FAS I 391-92 ch. 1).

F451.10.4.

Dwarfs make weapons and other precious objects for the gods.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 44 (35) =
MC 266.

F455.

Trolls.

References:
cf. F531;
F610.3;
G100;
G203;
G243;
G271.2.2;
G300;
KetilH 131 ch. 5:
»tröllaþing«;
cf. Ldb ch. 18: Tröllaskógr, ch. 132 n.: Tröllaháls, -hraun, ch. 211: Tröllatunga;
Fritzner III 722:
 »tröll«;
MC 285 ff.

F455.1.

Home of trolls.

References:
cf. H945.2.

F455.1.1.

Trolls live in howe (barrow, grave).

References:
cf. E481.3.1;
F451.4.1.9.
SigrgFr 90-93 ch. 14-15;
EgÁsm 54 ch. XII 2:
»tyrfð ok tröllum gefum/
cf. F455.4.

F455.1.2.

Trolls live in cliffs, caves.

References:
HrólfG ch. 20 in FAS III 137;
ÓláfTr ch. 213 in FMS II 185, by Odd ch. 60 (48);
BárðSn 7 ch. 4: a cliff called »Tröllakirkja«;
GunnarK 240.

F455.2.

Appearance of trolls.

F455.2.2.

Trolls are usually ugly, hideous, big, and strong.

References:
Sturl II 45;
HrólfG 67 ch. 41 (FAS III 176);
This also appears from the people that are compared to them, who are »mikill sem tröll:
 e.g. Eg 59 ch. 178/
or »líkari tröllum en mönnum«, etc./
 e.g. ÞorstB ch. 5, 7, 11 in FMS III 185, 188-89, 194-95;
BárðSn 12 ch. 6;
GHrólf 322, 326, 357 ch. 30, 31, 36;
HjÖlv 458 ch. 3;
Sigþ 252 ch. 54;
HéðinH 9 ch. 5;
Úlf 189, 210, 211, 225;
Kóngab 4, 33;
smVik 20 ch. 11;
Villif 8 ch. 5;
ParmesL 14 ch. 6;
Ector ch. 12, 14, 20;
RémK 274 ch. 56;
KáraK ch. 15 * etc.

F455.2.3.

Trolls are black (dark).

References:
cf. F527.5.
Sigþ 252 ch. 54;
ÞorstB 188 ch. 7;
GunnarK 241;
Andr 3, 4 (giants).

F455.2.4.

Trolls dress in skins.

References:
cf. F531.4.7.1.
ÁnB 361 ch. 7: »skinnkyrtlur«;
Sigþ 223 ch. 41;
cf. HrólfG 67 ch. 41 (FAS III 176): dressed as »tröll mikit«.

F455.3.

Characteristic activities of trolls.

F455.3.1.

Trolls skillful as smiths.

References:
cf. F451.3.4.2.

F455.3.3.

Trolls ride.

F455.3.3.3.

Trolls ride on men and cattle.

References:
cf. G241.
cf. Fritzner III 722 »trollriða«;
StrömbäckSejd 106.

F455.6.

Trolls and men.

F455.6.9.

Trolls as the constant enemies of human beings.

References:
cf. F531.5.11;
G304;
G400 * ff.
Band 354 ch. 10;
BárðSn 10 ch. 5;
HrólfG 67 ch. 41 (FAS III 175), ch. 28 in FAS III 165 (÷ Detter);
ÁnB 361-62 ch. 7;
HjÖlv 457 ch. 3;
Sigþ 223 ch. 41;
abducted bride supposed to be carried off by troll:
 JarlmH 27 ch. 14;
VilhSj 53-70 ch. 23-28;
Dám 92-103 ch. 14-15;
Vilm 152-53 ch. 8;
cf. »gefa tröllum«:
 Orkn ch. 7;
 Skj I 167;
the wish »tröll taki (hafi) þik«:
 e.g. Skj I 88;
 Vatnsd XXXIII 2; Njála XXXVI 1; CXLVIII 13;
 Bósa 102 ch. 9 (cf. 18 ch. 5 = FAS III 205);
 ÖOdd 175 (ch. XLII 5, FAS II 284, 554);
 Dám 100 ch. 14;
 SamsF ch. 19, 24;
People possessed by trolls are »trollaukinn«:
 Ldb 33 n. and 135 n.;
 ÞorstB 195 ch. 12;
 Hell 7, 38 ch. 3, 19;
 HringH 6 ch. 2;
 Andr# 3.

F455.6.10.

People possessed by trolls.

References:
cf. F455.6.9.

F455.11.

Offspring of trolls.

References:
king Dumbr's mother was »af trölla-ættum«:
 BárðSn 1 ch. 1;
Hallbjörn was »hálftröll«:
 Eg I 1/
ÖOdd 2-3 (ch. I 1, FAS II 161, 504)/
KetilH 109 ch. 1;
Hergrímr was »hálftröll«:
 Herv 90-91 (FAS I 412)/
 Stark 3 ch. 1;
NikL 30 ch. 10:
 »hálftröll og hrímþursar«, * etc.

F460.

Mountain-spirits. Many of the motifs handled under Fairies and Elves (F200-399) belong also under Mountain-spirits.

F460.1.

Appearance of mountain-men.

F460.1.2.

Mountain-wife has breasts so long that she throws them over her shoulder.

References:
Cf. B81.9.2.

F460.4.

Relation of mountain-men and human beings.

F460.4.4.

Malevolent mountain-men.

References:
hand from mountain cuts fowler's rope:
 Bisk I 599, II 111.

F460.4.4.1.

Mountain-men abduct persons.

References:
cf. F455.12;
F531.5.7.2.
Hell 50 ch. 26;
Stark 4-5 ch. 1.

F460.4.4.5.

Mountain-folk steal from peasant.

References:
cf. D2087.6.

F460.4.6.

Failure to bless mountains gives mountain-men power.

References:
cf. Bisk 1 599.

F470.

Night-spirits.

References:
»álfr eða andi« visits Óláfr Tryggvason during the night, goes through the closed doors:
 Nornag 47-48 ch. 1 (Flb I 346 = FAS I 313-14);
cf. ÞorstSkelk in Flb I 416-18 (FMS III 200-03).

F471.

Dream demons.

F471.1.

Nightmare.

References:
Ys ch. 13;
SkáldH 26 ch. 8.

F480.

House-spirits.

References:
Þorvalds þáttr tasalda in Flb I 381 (FMS II 149):
»skálans undirbúar«.

F490.

Other spirits and demons.

F494.

Land-spirits.

F494.1.

Guardian spirit of land.

References:
cf. D1380.3.1.
Eg LVII 56;
Ldb ch. 375, 377, 353 n.;
Úlfljótslög =
ÞorstUxaf 249 (FMS III 105, FjÍsl 438);
Hb 167;
ÓláfTr ch. 33 in Hkr I 316-17 (partly in animal form);
MC 228;
Vries 54, 89, 374.

F495.

Stone-spirit.

References:
cf. F451.4.1.12.

F500-599.

Remarkable persons.

F510.

Monstrous persons.

References:
cf. F455.2.2.
large and ugly people:
 ÞorstVík 384 ch. 1;
Skálda in Hb 165-67.

F511.

Person unusual as to his head.

F511.0.1.

Headless person.

References:
Heimslýsing in Hb 166.

F511.0.1.1.

Headless person with eyes (eye) and mouth on breast. Heimslýsing in #Hb# 166;

References:
Sigþ 177 ch. 27.

F511.0.2.

Person with more than one head.

References:
cf. A123.4.1;
F531.1.2.2.

F511.0.2.4.

Six-headed man.

References:
cf. F531.1.2.2.4.

F511.0.3.

Persons whose heads are stone-hammers.

References:
cf. F531.1.2.8.

F511.3.

Person with horns.

References:
cf. B23.
SigrgFr 70-71 ch. 8-9;
Heimslýsing in Hb 166.

F512.

Person unusual as to his eyes.

References:
cf. F541.

F512.1.

Person with one eye.

References:
cf. A128.2;
G213.1.

F512.1.1.

Person with one eye in center of forehead.

References:
Sigþ 177 ch. 27;
VilhSj 57-58 ch. 25;
Heimslýsing in Hb 166.

F513.

Person unusual as to his mouth.

F513.1.

Person unusual as to his teeth.

References:
cf. F531.1.6.2.
Heimslýsing in Hb 153:
 »þrefaldar tenn«.

F514.

Person unusual as to his nose.

References:
cf. F543.

F514.2.

Men with birds' beaks.

References:
Yngv 36-37;
cf. Yngv introd. lxxxiv.

F514.4.

Person with crook(s) on end of the nose.

References:
cf. F531.1.6.6.1.
Íven II 15;
Heimslýsing in Hb 166;
Bæring 98 ch. 16-18:
 »krocar ij þottv vera á nefi hans«.

F516.

Person unusual as to his arms.

F516.2.

People with many arms.

References:
cf. F531.1.6.7.2.

F517.

Person unusual to his legs.

F517.0.1.

Person with one leg.

References:
EiríkR ch. 12;
VilhSj ch. 25:
 »og var neðan sem keraldsbotn«;
Heimslýsing in Hb 166.

F517.1.

Person unusual as to his feet.

References:
cf. F551.

F517.1.4.

Person with claws on the feet.

References:
SigrgFr 70 ch. 8;
Heimslýsing in Hb 166.

F518.

Persons with tails.

References:
cf. G219.8.1.

F527.

Person of unusual color.

References:
white men grow black when older:
 Heimslýsing in Hb 154.

F527.1.

Red person.

F527.1.1.

Red knight.

References:
cf. K2265.
cf. Rauðr as name of the king's counselor:
 Álafl XII 7 ff.

F527.3.

Blue man, Old Norse »blámaðr«.

References:
MagnúsS ch. 6, 21 in Hkr III 274, 294;
Kjaln ch. 15;
Finnb ch. 16;
HrómGr 367 ch. 2;
SörlaSt 411 ch. 2;
HjÖlv 457-58, 466-67, 501-02 ch. 3, 4, 7, 16;
SturlSt 612 ch. 12;
Sigþ 177, 252 ch. 27, 54;
SigrgFr 70 ch. 8;
Þorgr 8 ch. 1;
Vilm 173 ch. 15;
ÁsmS fol. 8 a-h;
Úlf 210;
HringH 44 ch. 18;
Kóngab 18-20;
HéðinH 9-10 ch. 5;
Íven ch. II 15-16, III 11;
Kirial 32 (cf. F531);
ÞjJón 44 (30) ch. 19;
NikL 30-33 ch. 10;
Konr 62-63 ch. 6;
GunnarK 243;
Bæring 98-100 ch. 16-18;
Ector ch. 14;
KáraK 19-21 ch. 9;
Fertram ch. 4-5;
Andr 60;
Mágus ch. 60.

F527.5.

Black man.

References:
cf. F455.2.3;
F531.1.7.2;
F610.3.2;
G219.7.
MagnúsS ch. 6, 21 in Hkr III;
Orkn ch. 88;
HálfH XVII (FAS II 59-60);
ÖOdd 88 (ch. XXVI 5, FAS II 534, cf. 207);
GunnarK 243/
cf. Andrews 1913 612;
The Icelandic »blámaðr« (F527.3) is in reality black and thus described:
 HjÖlv 501 ch. 16/
 Sigþ 177, 252 ch. 27, 54/
 Íven ch. II 15-16, III 11.

F527.6.

Half red and half blue strong man.

References:
HálfdBr 561 ch. 1.

F527.6.1.

Half white and half red man.

References:
Mágus 34-38 ch. 19 (ch. 44-49):
 »hinn Hálflíti Maðr«.

F529.

Other monstrous persons.

F529.7.

Boneless person.

References:
cf. C1O1.

F530.

Exeptionally large or small men.

F531.

Giant. A person of enormous size.

References:
Herv 1, 89-90;
Yngv 34:
 »cikoples« (cf. F531.1.1.1.1);
»risar oc blámenn« in enemy's army:
 Kirial 32;
Heimslýsing in Hb 157;
Huld no. 14;
Víðförull »7 alna hár«:
 Mágus 28 ch. 15.

F531.1.

Appearance of giant.

References:
cf. F531.4.7.1.
HrólfG 34 ch. 22 (FAS III 121);
Grímnir is not particularly ugly, but »stórskorinn í andliti«:
 ÞorstUxaf 258 (FMS III 124).

F531.1.0.1.

Beauty of giant.

F531.1.0.1.1.

Beautiful giantess.

References:
cf. G229.5.
Gerðr:
 Skírn/
 cf. Saussaye 329;
BárðSn 29 ch. 14;
HálfdBr 590 n. ch. 17;
Vald 57-58 ch. 1.

F531.1.0.2.

Hideous giant (giantess).

References:
IllGr 653 ch. 4;
HjÖlv 471 ch. 9;
BárðSn 27 ch. 14-16;
Þiðr I 360-66;
VilhSj 12 ch. 6;
Sigþ ch. 8;
Þorgr 24 ch. 5;
Bevers 235 ch. 18;
giant-girl:
 Vald ch. 1 (ZDPh XXVI 9);
ÁsmFl I 171;
Part 33.

F531.1.1.

Eyes of giant.

F53l.1.1.1.

Giant with one eye in middle of forehead.

References:
cf. G213.1.
cf. Högni:
 Þiðr I 343, II 302.

F531.1.1.1.1.

Giant with one eye in the neck which he covers with his lower lip.

References:
cf. F531.1.4.
Sigþ 118 ch. 8:
 »þess háttar tröllakyn er kallat í bókum ciclopes«
 (cf. Yngv 34).

F531.1.1:2.

Giant with large gleaming eyes.

References:
like glowing millstones:
 Part 33.

F531.1.1.2.2.

Giant with eyes like ponds.

References:
ÖOdd 47 (ch. XII 3, FAS II 518);
Þorgr 24 ch. 5.

F531.1.1.3.

Blind giant (giantess).

References:
cf. G121.
as watchman of temple:
 (y.) Bósa 108-12 ch. 10;
giantess blinded:
 ÖOdd 42 (ch. XI 6-9, FAS II 182).

F531.1.1.6.

Giantess with green eyes.

References:
IllGr 653 ch. 4.

F531.1.2.

Head of giant.

F531.1.2.2.

Many-headed giant.

References:
Hym 35 =
Saussaye 329/
MC 87, 173;
giantess with 900 heads:
 Hym 8.

F531.1.2.2.2.

Three-headed giant.

References:
Skírn 31 =
MC 111;
HálfdBr 574-75 ch. 7;
KáraK 35 ch. 15.

F531.1.2.2.4.

Six-headed giant.

References:
Vafþr 33 70.

F531.1.2.2.5.

Nine-headed giant.

References:
Skj I 4 =
MC 91.

F531.1.2.5.

Giant with stone head (and heart).

References:
Hárb 15 =
Skáldsk ch. 25 (17)/
MC 83, 279.

F531.1.3.

Feet (legs) of giant.

References:
Bevers 235 ch. 18 ff.:
»illa voru hans fætur skapaðir. Hann matti meira hlaupa enn fugl fliuga«.

F531.1.4.

Lips of giant.

F531.1.4.2.

Giant (giantess) with lips hanging down on the breast.

References:
cf. F531.1.1.1.1.
JökulsB 75;
HjÖlv 482 ch. 12;
ÖOdd 47 (ch. XII 3, FAS II 518);
Andr 68-69.

F531.1.5.

Breasts of giantess.

References:
cf. B81.9.2.

F531.1.6.

Other bodily characteristics of giant.

F531.1.6.1.

Giant with nails like claws.

References:
cf. E422.1.8.
IllGr 653 ch. 4;
SturlSt 612 ch. 12;
VilhSj 12 ch. 6:
 »sem gammsklær«;
Part 33.

F531.1.6.1.1.

Giantess with iron nails.

References:
HjÖlv 482 ch. 12.

F531.1.6.1.2.

Giant with crooked nails.

References:
Þorgr 24 ch. 5.

F531.1.6.2.

Giant with teeth like those of saw.

F531.1.6.2.1.

Giants (giantesses) with long teeth.

References:
ÞorstVík 390 ch. 3;
HálfdE XVIII 2-3 (FAS III 546);
HjÖlv 482 ch. 12;
VilhSj 12 ch. 6;
Sigþ ch. 8;
Part 33/
Bevers 235 ch. 14:
 »sem i villigellti«;
cf. Nornag 67 ch. 6 (Flb I 354 = FAS I 331).

F531.1.6.3.

Giants with shaggy hair on their bodies.

References:
cf. Z311.
cf. HHj 25 in BuggeE 175:
 »Loðínn heiter-«.

F531.1.6.3.1.

Giant(ess) with particularly long hair.

References:
ÖOdd 46-47 (ch. XII 3, FAS II 184, 518);
IllGr 653 ch. 4;
so long that giantess can hide herself in it (cf. F555.3.3.):
 Vald 57 ch. 1;
Kóngab 23 ff.

F531.1.6.3.2.

Giant without hair.

References:
VilhSj 12 ch. 6;
Sigþ 118 ch. 8:
 »hárlítill«;
Part 33;
KáraK 50 ch. 25;
ÚlfU ch. 2.

F531.1.6.4.

Giant with long beard.

References:
IllGr 653 ch. 4;
Þorgr 24 ch. 5;
Part 33.

F531.1.6.6.

Giant (giantess) with peculiar nose.

References:
cf. F543.
with bumps on:
 BárðSn 29 ch. 14/
 cf. Andr 64;
iron nose:
 HjÖlv 482 ch. 12;
as if storm and snow issued from »tröllkona«'s black nose:
 IllGr 653-54 ch. 4;
VilhSj 12 ch. 6:
 »nef hans var með fjórum hlykkjum og sé niðr fyrir munninn«;
Sigþ 118 ch. 8:
 »neflauss«.

F531.1.6.6.1.

Giant with crook on end of his nose.

References:
cf. F514.4;
F543.1.
ÖOdd 47 (ch. XII 3, FAS II 518);
HálfdBr 569 ch. 4;
Bæring 235 ch. 18;
Saxo lib. VIII c. XV 4-5 =
Herrm 599;
LiestølNT 197.

F531.1.6.7.

One-armed giant.

F531.1.6.7.2.

Giant with six or eight arms.

References:
Starkaðr:
 Herv 2, 90 (FAS I 412)/
 Gautr 12 n. (FAS III 15)/
 Stark 3 ch. 1/
 Saxo lib. VI c. V 2 =
 Herrm 422/
 MC 277.

F531.1.6.7.3.

Giantess with burned arms.

References:
IllGr 653 ch. 4.

F531.1.6.8.

Giant's peculiar cheeks.

References:
one cheek red, the other black:
 Þorgr 24 ch. 5.

F531.1.6.10.

Giant with unusual heart.

F531.1.6.10.1.

Giant with stone heart.

References:
cf. F531.1.2.5.

F531.1.6.11.

Giant (giantess) with hump.

References:
cf. K2271.
HjÖlv 482 ch. 12;
Þorgr 24 ch. 5;
Part 33.

F531.1.6.14.

Giantess with a tail (many tails).

References:
cf. G219.8.1.

F531.1.7.

Color of giant.

F531.1.7.2.

Black giant (giantess).

References:
cf. F455.2.3;
F527.5.
ÖOdd 46, 47 (ch. XII 3, FAS II 518);
GrímL 149 ch. 2;
Nornag 69 ch. 8 in Flb I 355 (FAS I 333);
ÞorstUxaf in Flb I 258 (FMS III 124, FjÍsl 456);
Sigþ ch. 19-21;
Bevers 235 ch. 18;
Part 33;
Andr 3, 4;
KáraK 16, 34, 35 ch. 7, 15;
Herrm 588, 593, 599;
MC 276.

F531.1.8.

Giant in animal form.

References:
cf. A132;
G211.
EgÁsm I 4 II 6, XIV 4: as »hjasi«;
HjÖlv 473 ch. 10/
ÖOdd 127 (FAS II 243):
»finngalkn« (cf. B21.1).

F531.1.8.4.

Giantess in crow's shape.

References:
Völs ch. 1.

F531.1.8.5.

Giantess tramforms self to fly in order to tear woman's stomach.

References:
cf. D185;
K952.2.
EgÁsm XII 9-10 (FAS III 391).

F531.1.8.6.

Giant (giantess) in a gam's shape.

References:
cf. B31.2.
HjÖlv 506 ch. 20;
EgÁsm I 4-II 6, XIV 4 (FAS III 365, 394);
KáraK ch. 1, 18.

F531.1.8.7.

Giant as eagle.

References:
cf. A1125;
G351.
Vafþr 37 =
Gylf ch. 9 (18);
Skáldsk ch. 2-3 (56) (= Skj I 16 st. 12), ch. 6 (57);
MC 279.

F531.1.8.8.

Giant (giantess) as sea-mammal.

References:
cf. D127.3.
seal:
 Laxd ch. 18;
whale:
 KetilH 116, 131 ch. 3, 5/
 HjÖlv 507-08 ch. 20.

F531.1.9.

Frost-giants.

References:
cf. A289.1.
hrímþursar:
 Hym 10/
 MC 278, 281/
 Vries 363.

F531.1.10.

Fire giants.

References:
cf. A493.

F531.1.11.

Giants and giantesses dressed as human beings.

References:
cf. Sigurðr dressed as »risi«:
 Sigþ 207-8 ch. 36.

F531.1.12.

Giant bride's equipment.

References:
Þrym 17 ff. (cf. K235.2) =
MC 79;
JarlmH 39 ff. ch. 21.

F531.2.

Size (and strenght) of giant.

References:
Eg XXV 6;
Nornag 66 ch. 6 (Flb I 353, FAS I 330);
SörlaSt 412 ch. 3;
SturlSt 612 ch. 12;
Þiðr I 4, 8, 31, 35, 48, 329, 330, 331, 360, II 69-30, 240;
tall men are compared to giants, »risar« or »þursar«:
 RémK 111 ch. 21;
MC 277.

F531.2.1.

Extremely tall giant.

F531.2.1.1.

Giant fifteen feet tall, with three feet between the eyes.

References:
Bevers 235 ch. 18.

F531.2.1.5.

Giant reaches to the sky.

References:
cf. ÓláfTr ch. 33 in Hkr I 317.

F531.2.1.6.

Giantess is twice as tall as tall man.

References:
ÖOdd 121 (FAS II 234).

F531.2.2.

Giant with three spans between brows and three yards between shoulders.

F531.2.2.1.

Giant girl's face is an elbow length wide.

References:
KetilH 118 ch. 3.

F531.2.4.

Giant's large footprints.

References:
eight feet long:
 Yngv 19-20;
four or seven elbowlengths:
 HálfdBr 569 ch. 4;
so long distance between that one has to pull oneself from print to print by means of an axe:
 Álafl 92 ch. V 9/
 HálfdBr 569 ch. 4/
 GrímL 147 ch. 1.

F531.2.5.

Extremely fat giant.

F531.2.5.1.

Giantess is more broad than tall.

References:
EgÁsm V 10 (FAS III 372);
ÞorstUxaf 258 (FMS III 124, FjÍsl# 456).

F531.2.8.

Giant can find only one horse able to carry him.

References:
Þiðr II 380-81.

F531.2.13.

Giantess so heavy that boat almost sinks.

References:
SturlSt 620 ch. 16;
cf. SigrgFr 68 ch. 8.

F531.3.

Gargantuan feats.

F531.3.1.

Giant (giantess) wades the ocean.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 27 (18)/
Skj I 140-41: Thor/
cf. Vries 226/
KrappeÉtudes 79 (le dieu du gué)/
Schröder 1927 35;
ÖOdd 42 ch. 10 (ch. XI 6-9, FAS II 182);
KetilH 131 ch. 5;
SturlSt 619 ch. 16;
ÞorstVík 435 ch. 19;
SigrgFr 68-69 ch. 8;
Þiðr I 75-76.

F531.3.1.3.

Thor carries giant in basket across icy stream.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 25 (17).

F531.3.2.

Giant (giantess) throws a great rock.

References:
Hárb 29;
Grotta 12;
ÖOdd 40-45 (ch. XI 1-6, FAS II 181-84, 517);
ÚlfU ch. 3.

F531.3.4.

Giant (giantess) eats (drinks) prodigious amount.

References:
cf. A133.1;
F632.
EgÁsm V 16-17 (FAS III 373).

F531.3.5.

Giant steps prodigious distance.

F531.3.5.4.

Giantess steps so heavily during fighting that she sinks into the earth to the knees.

References:
SörlaSt 414, 423 ch. 3, 8.

F531.3.8.

Giants' shouts are storms or great noise.

F531.3.8.1.

Giant's snoring as thunder or storm.

References:
Gylf ch. 27-28 (45) =
MC 92;
SörlaSt 412 ch. 3;
Þiðr I 361.

F531.3.8.2.

Giant's snoring felt as rain.

References:
Þiðr I 79.

F531.3.8.3.

Homecoming giant heard far away.

References:
BárðSn 32 ch. 15;
HálfdE XVII 7 (FAS III 545);
Álafl V 10-11;
Þorgr 24 ch. 5;
Blómst 38 ch. 24;
Bragð 48 ch. 2;
cf. Hym 10.

F531.3.8.4.

Giantess sings so that it gives echo in all cliffs.

References:
JarlmH 35 ch. 18 (cf. 14 ch. 10).

F531.3.8.5.

Earthquake as giant falls down.

References:
Þiðr II 384.

F531.3.8.5.1.

Earthquake by giant's wrestling.

References:
JarlmH 36 ch. 18:
 »álfar«.

F531.3.9.

Giants sit on mountains and wash feet in stream below.

References:
HHj 173;
Ldb 52 ad ch. 125;
cf. SturlSt 621-22 ch. 16;
MC 280.

F531.3.13.

Giant (giantess) carries prodigious burden.

References:
cf. F331.5.1.1;
F631.
Grett ch. LXII 7;
Flóam ch. 24;
giantess runs uphill with man:
 ÞorstVík 438 ch. 19;
HálfdBr 577 ch. 9;
KáraK 14 ch. 6.

F531.3.13.1.

Giant carries prodigious hunting prey (bear, whales).

References:
HálfdE ch. XVII 15 (FAS III 546);
ÞorstVík 425 ch. 15;
ÁsmFl 172;
Stark 20 ch. 6;
Fertram ch. 10.
cf. Boberg 1945 4 ad DgF 18.

F531.3.15.

Giants' awful amusements playing with man's lives.

References:
BárðSn 25-27 ch. 13 (»skinnleikr«);
HrólfG 36 ch. 22, in FAS III 124 ch. 19.

F531.4.

Gigantic possessions of giant.

F531.4.5.

Giant's enormous weapons.

F531.4.5.1.

Giant with iron club (gadclub) as weapon.

References:
GHrólf 322 ch. 30;
SigrgFr 87-88 ch. 12;
Þorgr 8 ch. 1;
HringH 36 ch. 15;
HéðinH 14, 16 ch. 7, 8;
Bevers 235-36 ch. 18;
Ector ch. 8, 14;
Fertram ch. 9 (ZDPh XXVI 23);
KáraK 13 ch. 6;
ÚlfU ch. 2;
Andr# 20.

F531.4.5.2.

Giant with iron bar as weapon.

References:
cf. G159.2.
ÓláfTr ch. 33 in Hkr I 317;
BárðSn 3-4 ch. 2;
ÖOdd 42 (ch. XI 6-9, FAS II 182);
Álafl XVII 3-5;
Þiðr I 49, 55-56, 61, 258, 362-63, II 70, 80-81, 390-92;
Þorgr 24 ch. 5;
Sigþ 225-26 ch. 41-42;
SigrgFr 93 ch. 15;
Kóngab 27;
Stark 46 ch. 15 ;
Bevers 229 ch. 15 ;
Blómst 39 ch. 24;
Ector ch. 5, 21;
cf. LiestølNT 198.

F531.4.5.3.

Giant has stone club.

References:
cf. G316.
Skáldsk ch. 25 (17) =
MC 282.

F531.4.5.4.

Giant has stone shield.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 25 (17).

F531.4.7.

Giant's clothes.

F531.4.7.1.

Giants (giantesses) dressed in skin.

References:
cf. F455.24.
Nornag 69 ch. 8 (Flb I 355, FAS I 333);
SturlSt 621-22 ch. 16;
Andr 68-69;
Vald 63 ch. 1;
cf. names as Skinnhúfa:
 HjÖlv 471 ch. 9/
 BárðSn 17 ch. 9/
 ÚlfU ch. 4;
Skinnbrók, Skinnkjapta:
 ÚlfU ch. 4.

F531.4.7.1.2.

Giantess in obscenely shrivelled skin skirt.

References:
JökulsB 75;
EgÁsm XI 1 (FAS III 387);
GrímL 149 ch. 2;
ÞorstVík 435 ch. 19;
HjÖlv 482-83 ch. 12;
SturlSt 619-20 ch. 16;
IllGr 653, 656 ch. 4, 5;
Álafl 93 ch. V 12;
Kóngab 23 ff.;
Sigþ ch. 19-21;
ÚlfU ch. 1.

F531.4.7.3.

Giantess in red dress.

References:
ÞorstUxaf 258 (FMS III 124-5, FjÍsl 456).

F531.4.8.

Giant has stone (as) boat.

References:
ÖOdd 118 (FAS II 231);
Íven XIII 13;
SigrgFr 87 ch. 12;
Kóngab 24;
Vald 65-66 ch. 1;
cf. stone or iron boat:
 LiestølNT 198.

F531.4.9.

Giant's (giantess's) huge kettle.

References:
cf. H1336.
Hym 5, 15;
Ls in BuggeE 113;
EgÁsm V 16-17 (FAS III 313).

F531.4.10.

Giant's enormous bed.

References:
Þorgr 24 ch. 5;
cf. KáraK 15 ch. 7.

F531.4.11.

Giant's enormous animals.

F531.4.11.1.

Giants have wolf and bears as dogs.

References:
cf. A165.2.1.1.1;
B292;
B575.1;
F531.6.7.1.1.
ÖOdd 122-24 (FAS II 235-37).

F531.5.

Giants and men.

References:
cf. F531.6.12.7.

F531.5.1.

Giant friendly to man.

References:
cf. D812.11;
F531.5.7.0.3;
F531.6.1.2;
G530;
H1239.5;
N812;
R138.
Ldb ch. 375 (cf. K170.1);
Grett LVII 6-10 (cf. LXI 10-13, LXII 1-14);
ÖOdd 46-47, 124-25 (ch. XII 6; FAS II 184-86, 237-39, 519-20);
GrímL 149-50 ch. 2;
ÞorstVík 435 ch. 19;
BárðSn 12 ff. ch. 6, 8, 9;
Þorgr 23-27 ch. 5;
Árnason I 167.

F531.5.1.1.

Giant carries man in his pocket (glove, bosom).

F531.5.1.1.4.

Giant carries man under his belt.

References:
Yngv 20.

F531.5.2.

Man mistakes giant's glove for house.

References:
Ls 60, 62;
Gylf ch. 27 (45);
cf. Hárb 26;
Vries 226.

F531.5.4.

Giant thinks hammer-blow on head is a nut falling. Man strikes with all his might.

References:
Gylf ch. 27 (45);
MC 92.

F531.5.7.

Giants (giantesses) marry human beings.

References:
cf. N812.4;
T91.1.
Grm 75;
HverN in Flb I 21-23 (FAS II 4-7)
FundNo in Flb I 219-20 (FAS II 20);
GrímL ch. 1;
KetilH 117-18 ch. 3-4;
ÖOdd 134-35 (FAS II 253-54);
BárðSn 19-22 ch. 10;
HringH 26 ch. 11;
Blómst 38-41 ch. 24;
MC 175, 278.

F531.5.7.0.2.

Giant demands girl, but is killed in duel about her.

References:
cf. F610.3.4.2.1.
ÞorstVík 385-94 ch. 2-4;
Part 29 ff.

F531.5.7.0.3.

Giantesses pursue men in order to marry them.

References:
cf. N812.4.
HHj 24;
Sturl 1 230;
Hell 50 ch. 26;
EgÁsm ch. XII 7-12 (FAS III 390-91);
Huld no 16.

F531.5.7.1.

Mortal son of giant.

References:
BárðSn 1, 4, 23-25 ch. 1, 2, 16;
Herv 1-2, 90-91;
(y.) Bósa 123, 133 ch. 15, 17;
HrólfG 78 ch. 46 (FAS III 189-90);
Gautr 12, 33 ch. 3, 7 (FAS III 15, 36-37);
Stark 3 ch. 1;
Villif 3 ch. 1;
Hell 9 ch. 7;
cf. Ldb ch. 161.

F531.5.7.1.1.

Mortal son of man and giantess.

References:
cf. N812.4.
Kjaln ch. 1811.;
ÞorstVík 459 ch. 25.

F531.5.7.1.2.

Giantess daughter of giant and abducted maiden (therefore helps hero).

References:
cf. G530;
N812.3.
HálfdBr 572 ff. ch. 6-7;
IllGr 654 ch. 4;
ÞorstB 194-96 ch. 11-12;
Álafl V 3;
OrmSt 529;
Vald 76 ch. 3;
KáraK 64 ch. 31.

F531.5.8.

Giants and Christians.

F531.5.8.2.

Giants exorcised by clergy.

References:
cf. Sturl I 230;
giants fear hymn:
 Yngv 19.

F531.5.10.

Giant as servant to man.

References:
Þiðr I 255, 361;
JarlmH 34-36 ch. 17-18;
Bevers 235-47 ch. 18-25.

F531.5.10.2.

Giant maidens grind gold, peace, soldiers, salt, etc., on large stone mill.

References:
Grotta in BuggeE 324;
cf. Herrm 140;
MC 282-83.

F531.5.11.

Giant in contest with man.

References:
cf. G10-G672 *.
SnE Prol. ch. 3;
ÞorstB 183-94 ch. 5-10;
cf. Atlam 33 (cf. F455.12):
 »eigi hann jötnar«.

F531.5.13.

Giants like butter better than anything else. Get trough of butter in return for help.

References:
EgÁsm XVII 13 (FAS III 404-5).

F531.6.

Other giant motifs.

F531.6.1.

Origin of giants.

F531.6.1.1.

Sons of God and daughters of men.

References:
cf. A112.4.
cf. Svaði son of Ása-Þórr:
 HálfdE ch. 26 (FAS III 556).

F531.6.1.2.

Giant is transformed man.

References:
and therefore helpful:
 Kóngab 24-29.

F531.6.1.3.

Giant son of black cat.

References:
OrmSt 529.

F531.6.1.4.

Gigantic son of king and mermaid.

References:
Vaði risi:
 Þiðr I 73.

F531.6.1.5.

Giants as personifications.

References:
MC 281;
Herrm 580.

F531.6.1.6.

Giant made of the venom from Elivágar.

References:
Gylf ch. 5 =
MC 326.

F531.6.1.7.

Giants as sons af Ymir or Aurgelmir.

References:
cf. A642.
Hyndl 33 in BuggeE 159 >
Gylf ch. 5.

F531.6.2.

Haunts of giants.

F531.6.2.0.1.

Giants in »Risaland« or »Jotunheimar« without nearer definition.

References:
cf. F531.6.3.

F531.6.2.1.

Giants live in mountains or caves.

References:
Hárb 23;
Grotta 9;
Ldb ch. 255;
HálfH V 7-10;
Nornag 69 ch. 8 in Flb I 355 (FAS I 333);
Lúkánúsfjall:
 EgÁsm XIII 2;
HálfdBr 574 ch. 7;
Blesanergr:
 HálfdE XXVI 5 (FAS III 556);
Mundíafjöll:
 SörlaSt 419 ch. 5;
HjÖlv 471 ch. 9;
ÞorstB 177 ch. 2;
Dofrafjöll:
 BárðSn 1-2, 14, 25-27 ch. 1, 8, 13;
the cave of Nótt:
 Álafl 92 ch. 5;
JarlmH 34-36 ch. 17;
HringH 54 ch. 22:
 »í Mundíafjöllum«;
Sigþ 220 ch. 40;
Lucan:
 VilhSj 17 ch. 8 (ZDPh XXVI 9);
Surtshellir etc.:
 JökulsB 75/
 Hell 3, 9, 50 ch. 1 ff., 7, 26;
Bergbúa 123 ff.;
GunnarK 241;
Lucanus in Diabolus
 Blómst 20 ch. 13;
Ector ch. 10;
KáraK 10, 36 ch. 5, 18;
Bragð 48 ch. 2;
Huld no. 6;
Andr 70;
Árm ch. 16;
Saxo lib. VIII c. XV 4-9 =
Herrm 597 ff.

F531.6.2.2.

Giants live under sea.

F531.6.2.2.3.

Giant's home beneath waterfall in lake.

References:
cf. F426.
Grett ch. 66;
Andr 54, 70;
cf. Heinzel 53;
Dehmer 51 ff.;
Schlauch 109.

F531.6.2.3.

Giants (tröll) live in the east.

References:
Vsp 40;
Hárb 1, 23, 29;
Hym 36;
Ls 60;
Skáldsk ch. 25 (17), 42 (33);
MC 81;
cf. in Sweden:
 Ys ch. 1.

F531.6.2.4.

Giants live in the utmost north (west).

References:
cf. E481.6.1;
H945.2.
VilhSj 52 ch. 23 (ZDPh XXVI 6):
»svo komit nærri sólarsetri, at þar verðr alldrei bjartara enn þar sér stjörnur um miðjan dag, en þá þú kemr á þat land útanvert, sér þú blómligt land með grösum og aldintrjám, og um miðnætti skin þar sól«;
cf. Vries 399.

F531.6.2.5.

Giants live at the world's end.

References:
Álafl XIV 12.

F531.6.3.

Home of giants.

References:
Risaland or Jötunheimar, without nearer definition:
 EgÁsm ch. 14 ff./
 SamsF ch. 16/
 Þorgr 26 ch. 5.

F531.6.5.

Giants as magicians.

References:
Hetta in Ennisfjall is »en mesta hamhleypa«:
 BárðSn 14-17 ch. 8;
ÚlfU ch. 3;
Andr 70-71.

F531.6.5.2.

Giants large or small at will.

References:
SturlSt 622 ch. 16;
Saxo lib. I c. VI 3.

F531.6.5.3.

Giant has wound-healing balm.

References:
cf. F451.5.1.10.
EgÁsm XIV 13-15 (FAS III 396);
ÞorstVík 438 ch. 19;
Álafl XIV 9-10;
HringH 8, 17 ch. 4, 7;
Blómst 39-41 ch. 24;
KáraK 12 ch. 5.

F531.6.5.4.

Giants as controllers of the elements.

References:
cf. A197;
D2140.
ÖOdd 46-47 (ch. XII 6, FAS II 184, 519);
give fair wind:
 SturlSt 619-20 ch. 16;
HálfdBr 569-71 ch. 4-5;
SörlaSt 410-12 ch. 2-4;
EgÁsm IX 6 ff.;
giant ogres profit of their control over the elements to attrack victims:
 VilhSj in ZDPh XXVI 6-7;
Hell 3-4 ch. 1;
MC 75, 276.

F531.6.6.

Giants as builders of great structures.

References:
Vsp 25;
Gylf ch. 25 (42);
cf. Leyen 38.

F531.6.6.1.

Giants by night move buildings built by men in day.

References:
cf. D2192.

F531.6.7.

Giant's treasure.

F531.6.7.1.

Giant possesses treasure.

References:
Þrym 6;
Skáldsk ch. 4 (56);
ÖOdd 124-25 (FAS II 237-39);
Yngv 34;
Þiðr I 364-66;
Amb 178 ch. 38 (37);
GunnarK 241.

F531.6.7.1.1.

Giants have animals.

References:
cf. F531.4.11.
dogs:
 Skírn 11;
dogs, horses:
 Þrym 6;
cattle:
 Þrym 24;
horse:
 Skáldsk ch. 25 (17);
goats:
 EgÁsm IX 7.

F531.6.7.1.2.

The giants' ship Naglfar.

References:
cf. E481.2.2.
Vsp 50 (47, 43);
Gylf ch. 26 (43), 37, 38 (51) =
MC 340/
Saussaye 351/
Vries 35;
Lie 1954 152-61.

F531.6.7.2.

Giant obtains treasure from man.

F531.6.7.2.1.

Giant steals from man.

References:
fish:
 Grett LXII 1-14;
sheep, cattle:
 BárðSn 27-36 ch. 14-16;
sword:
 Sigþ ch. 16.

F531.6.7.3.

Treasure taken from giant.

References:
cf. D838.6;
G610.
HálfdE XXVI 5 (FAS III 556);
HjÖlv 488, 490, ch. 13-14;
KáraK 12, 15, 40 ch. 5, 7, 18.

F531.6.8.

Mutual relation of giants.

F531.6.8.1.

Giant in love with giantess.

References:
HverN in Flb I 22 (FAS II 4);
FundNo in Flb I 220 (FAS II 20).

F531.6.8.3.

Enmity (competition) between giants.

References:
FundNo 220 (FAS II 20);
ÖOdd 41 (ch. XI 2, FAS II 517);
Vald ch. 3.

F531.6.8.3.1.

Giants and giantesses light about treasures. #SörlaSt# 419 n. ch. 5;

References:
SturlSt 618-22 ch. 16;
EgÁsm XI 1-3 ff. (FAS III 387 ff.).

F531.6.8.3.2.

Giant steals from giant.

References:
VilhSj 14, 17 ch. 7.

F531.6.8.4.

Giants' festivities.

References:
EgÁsm XV 1-9;
BárðSn 19 ch. 10-13;
Álafl XV-XVI;
ÞorstB 183-94 ch. 5-10.

F531.6.8.5.

Giants' social relations.

F531.6.8.5.1.

Giants have king, queen.

References:
EgÁsm XII 1, XIV 4 (FAS III 389, 394);
ÖOdd 121-24 (FAS II 232-38) (cf. P11.2.3);
ÞorstB 183-94 ch. 5-10.

F551.6.8.5.2.

Giants have parliament, »þing«.

References:
EgÁsm XV 1-4 (FAS III 397);
ÖOdd 121 (FAS II 232).

F531.6.8.6.

Giants have children (especially a daughter).

References:
cf. F531.5.7.1.
HringH 11-13 ch. 5;
Blómst 38 ch. 24.

F531.6.9.

Giants as warriors (in army).

References:
BárðSn 3-4 ch. 2;
ÁsmVík 11 ch. 5;
Vald ch. 3.

F531.6.10.

Other occupations of giants.

F531.6.10.1.

Giant (giantess) as smith.

References:
VilhSj ch. 7;
Fertram 730 ch. 11;
MC 282.

F531.6.11.

Antipathies of giants.

References:
cf. F531.5.8.2;
G303.16;
G304.2.4.

F531.6.12.

Disappearanee or death of giants.

F531.6.12.2.

Sunlight turns giant or troll to stone.

References:
cf. F451.3.2.1.
HHj 30;
MC 277, 282, 285.

F531.6.12.3.

Slain giant turns to salt stone.

References:
SamsF ch. 22.

F531.6.12.4.

Giants killed by lightning or thunder (personified in the thunder-god).

References:
cf. A162.1.
Þrym 31-32;
Hym 36;
Skáldsk ch. 25 (17), 27 (18) =
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 15 =
Herrm 592.

F531.6.12.5.

Giant killed by earthquake.

References:
Þiðr I 80.

F531.6.12.6.

Giant slain by man.

References:
cf. G275;
G600;
H105.2.1;
K959.3.1;
Z312.2.
Grett LXII 1-14/
cf. Árnason I 167;
ÖOdd 43-47, 135 (ch. XII 1-7; FAS II 184-85, 254-55, 518-20);
KetilH 115 ch. 2;
SörlaSt 412-13 ch. 3;
HálfdBr 568-71 ch. 4-5;
SturlSt 622 ch. 16;
HjÖlv 471-73, 480-86 ch. 9, 12;
EgÁsm XVI 6 (FAS III 401);
HálfdE XVII 1-XVIII 7 (FAS III 544-47);
Álafl XVI 6, 19-21, XVII 3-5;
Sigþ 250-51 ch. 53;
ÁsmFl 173;
HringH 54-56 ch. 23;
Þiðr I 37, 365-66;
NikL 19-22 ch. 8;
SamsF ch. 22;
Ector ch. 10;
Vígk 7 ch. 2-4;
KáraK 10, 33 ff. ch. 5-8, 15-16.

F531.6.12.7.

Giants driven away by men.

References:
VestfjGr 170.

F531.6.13.

Graves of giants.

F531.6.13.2.

Giant enchanted in car.

References:
cf. F861.
HálfdBr 574 ch. 7.

F531.6.15.

Giants and other supernatural beings.

F531.6.15.1.

Giants and gods in fight.

References:
cf. A162.1.

F531.6.15.2.

Love relations between giants and other supernatural beings.

References:
cf. F531.6.8.1.
Gautr 12 ch. 3 (FAS III 15);
(y.) Bósa 109 ch. 11.

F531.6.16.

Attendants of the giants.

References:
cf. B292.6.

F531.6.16.1.

Giants' watchman (Egðir).

References:
Vsp 42 =
MC 276.

F531.6.16.2.

Giant's animals help him in fight.

References:
cf. B571.3.
dog and wild boar:
 HálfdE XVII 1-XVIII 7 (FAS III 544-47);
dog:
 ÁsmFl 174-76;
 ÞorstVík 423 ch. 15;
cf. pigs:
 Blómst 38 ch. 24.

F531.6.16.3.

Man as servant of giant.

References:
cf. G672.
milked the goats of Gullnir:
 Völs ch. ) <
 HHu I st. 43;
EgÁsm IX 6-X 12 (FAS III 383-86).

F531.6.17.

Other acts of giants.

F531.6.17.7.

Giants are wise.

References:
cf. N812.1.
Vafþr;
Hym 5;
Mímir:
 Gylf ch. 8 (15)/
 Ys ch. 4/
 cf. Vries 360-61;
Kvasir, Geirröðr:
 Gylf ch. 36 (50)/
 Skáldsk ch. 4 (57), 27 (18)/
 Ys ch. 4;
Grotta 1;
hundvíss jötunn:
 ÖOdd 47 (ch. XII 2; FAS II 518)/
 Gautr 12, 28 ch. 3, 7 (FAS III 15, 32).

F533.

Remarkably tall man.

References:
Eg LXXXVI 3;
ÖOdd 197 (ch. XLVI 9);
Þiðr I 345;
Heimslýsing in Hb 166.

F535.

Pygmy.

References:
Sneglu in Flb III 418-20 (FMS VI 362; Msk 236; FjÍsl 283-84);
SamsF 32, 42: Smámeyjaland;
Heimslýsing in Hb 166.

F540.

Remarkable physical organs.

F541.

Remarkable eyes.

References:
cf. D993;
F512;
F642;
H71.6.

F541.1.

Flashing eyes.

F541.1.4.

Serpent-eye.

References:
Vkv 17;
RagnarL ch. 9 (8) (FAS I 257-58 ch. 8);
Skjöld ch. 27 (28);
cf. Saxo lib. IX c. IV 12;
Reichborn-Kjennerud 1924 14-15.

F543.

Remarkable nose.

References:
cf. F514.

F543.1.

Remarkably long nose.

F543.1.1.

Long nose used as poker.

References:
cf. F531.1.6.6.1.

F544.

Remarkable mouth.

F544.3.

Remarkable teeth.

References:
cf. F531.1.6.2.1.
GHrólf 341 ch. 33:
 »tenntr sem villigöltr«.

F544.3.1.

Golden teeth.

References:
Gylf ch. 15 (27);
Heimdallr is also called Gullintanni:
 Vries 296.

F544.3.3.

Blue teeth.

References:
»Blátönn« as name of a witch:
 Álafl ch. 4.

F544.3.3.1.

Blue, protruding teeth of one and a half elbow-length.

References:
ÞorstVík 390 ch. 3.

F546.

Remarkable breast.

F546.3.

Star (cross) on breast.

References:
cf. Lagerholm 87 n. ad Álafl.

F547.

Remarkable sexual organs.

F547.2.

Hermaphrodite.

References:
Heimslýsing in Hb 166.

F551.

Remarkable feet.

References:
cf. F517.

F551.1.

Animal foot on human being.

References:
cf. B6352.
Heimslýsing in Hb 166.

F551.1.2.

Person with horse's foot.

References:
Ector ch. 6.

F551.1.3.

Man with dog's feet.

References:
HrólfKr 54-57 ch. 20-21 (FAS I 55-58).

F551.2.

Feet with unusual number of toes.

References:
turned backward and without nails:
 Heimslýsing in Hb 166.

F551.3.1.

Remarkably pretty white feet.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 3/
cf. Vries 255/
MC 103/
H312.3;
Þiðr 33-34.

F551.4.

Remarkably ugly feet (and hands).

References:
ugly foot has a still uglier one to match:
 ÞórNef 89-90 (FMS IV 174-75, FjÍsl 344-46) =
 ÓláfH ch. 85 in Hkr II 156-58.

F552.

Remarkable hands.

References:
cf. F551.4.

F552.1.

Hands with unusual fingers.

F552.1.2.

Fingers of saint give light or fire.

References:
cf. D2091.l4,

F552.3.

Remarkably pretty white handy.

References:
cf. H312.4.1.
Þiðr I 333-34, 339.

F555.

Remarkable hair.

References:
HaraldHárf ch. 23 in Hkr I 130/
cf. M121.

F555.1.

Gold hair, or: hair like gold.

References:
cf. F451.5.1.3.

F555.3.

Very long hair.

F555.3.1.

Nude woman clothed in own hair.

References:
RagnarL ch. 5 (4)/
cf. H1054.

F555.3.3.

Hair so long that girl can cover herself with it.

References:
cf. F531.1.6.3.1;
G219.4.
GunnlO 60 ch. 4 (V 13);
Gibbon ch. 2;
Vald 57 ch. 1.

F556.

Remarkable voice.

References:
cf. H79.3.

F560.

Unusual manner of life.

F561.

People of unusual diet.

References:
cf. G10.
Heimslýsing in Hb 165-66.

F561.2.

Ichthyophages.

References:
Heimslýsing in Hb 165-66.

F564.

Person never sleeps.

F564.3.3.

King sleeps for six days and acquires after that magic wisdom.

References:
cf. D1960;
J157.
HjÖlv 505 ch. 19.

F565.

Women warriors or hunters.

F565.1.

Amazons. Woman warriors. Icelandic: »skjaldmær«.

References:
cf. P462.3;
T311.4.
brúðir berserkja:
 Hárb 37-39;
Skaði:
 Skáldsk ch. 2 (56);
Atlam 43 ff., 98/
Brynhildr, Guðrún:
 Völs ch. 25 (24), 38 (36);
RagnarL 147 ch. 11 (10)/
Áslaug-Randalín:
 RagnarS 462 ch. 2 (FAS I 269-70, 351);
Hervör:
 Herv 14-33, 54, 102-13, 128, 148-49 (FAS I 430-42, 463, 497-99);
Ólöf:
 HrólfKr 17 ch. 6 (FAS I ch. 7);
Visina, Vebjörg:
 Sögubr 17 ch. 8 (FAS I 379);
Þórbjörg:
 HrólfG 11, 16-17, 48, 66 ch. 7, 9, 29, 40 (FAS III 68-69, 75, 85-86, 142, 175);
Brynhildr:
 Bósa 5 ch. 2, 68 ch. 2-3 (FAS III 195);
Oddr does not like women warriors:
 ÖOdd 174-75 (ch. XLII 1-5. FAS II 283-84, 553-54);
Gyða:
 GHrólf 240 ch. 2;
Ingibjörg:
 HálfdBr 568-70 ch. 4;
Marsibil:
 SörlaSt 434 ch. 15;
SturlSt 627 ch. 13;
EgÁsm I 3;
Vörn:
 Úlfh ch. 3;
in the Brávalla battle:
 Stark 83-87 ch. 25/
 Sögubr/
 Saxo lib. VIII c. II 4-5;
Alvilda:
 Saxo lib. VII c. VI 4-7;
Gyritha:
 Saxo lib. VII c. X 1;
Asmundus's sister:
 Saxo lib. VII c. X 14;
Sticla and Rusila:
 Saxo lib. VII c. X 8;
Saxo lib. IV c. X I;
Herrm 316, 489;
Reuschel 89.

F565.2.

Remarkably strong women.

References:
cf. T58;
T311.
Sturl I 112;
Sörla 275 (FAS I 391 ch. 1-2).

F567.

Wild man.

References:
Mimingus:
 Saxo lib. III c. II 5 (7) =
 Herrm 222.

F570.

Other extraordinary human beings.

F571.

Extremely old person.

References:
cf. M321;
M341.1.6;
P16.3.
Nornag 49, 76-78, 339-40 ch. 1, 9, 11 (Flb I 346 ff., FAS I 315 ff.);
Tóka 135 (FMS V 300);
EgÁsm I 4 (FAS III 365):
 »aldraðr sem einn hjasi«/
 (cf. B871.2.8);
so old that he lost his teeth three times:
 VilhSj 131 ch. 63;
JarlmH 28 ch.15;
Mágus 27-32 ch. 15-16 (35-40).

F571.5.

King so old that he only can take food from a horn.

References:
Ys ch. 15;
HverN, in Flb I 26 (FAS II 12);
cf. S268.1.1.

F571.6.

King so old that he cannot get on horseback without help.

References:
Friðþj III 8 (FAS II 68).

F571.7.

Person hundreds of years old.

References:
Nornag 78 ch. 11 (FAS I 342);
300 years old:
 Skáldsk ch. 81 (64) =
 FrForn in FAS II 8/
 ÖOdd 197 (ch. XLVI 11, FAS II 559; cf. M321);
Haraldr Hilditönn and Hildibrandr 150 years old:
 Sögubr 15 ch. 7 (FAS I 377)/
 Þiðr II 359;
Goðmundr »skorti ei um hundruð vetra«:
 Herv 114;
Mágus 28 ch. 15 (ch. 35) ff.;
Gering I 211: 200 years old;
cf. Herrm 587;
Panzer 1925 27;
StrömbäckSejd 89-90.

F582.

Poison damsel.

F582.2.

Man spews venom.

References:
cf. B11.2.11.1;
F1041.16.1.
GHrólf 332 ff. ch. 31, 33;
Bæring 119 ch. 31.

F596.

Extraordinarily slow person.

References:
HrólfG 6-7, 11 ch. 2, 6 (FAS III 63, 75).

F600-699.

Persons with extraordinary powers.

F600.

Person with extraordinary powers.

F601.

Extraordinary companion.

References:
SigrgFr ch. 8 ff.

F610.

Remarkably strong man. (Strong John).

References:
cf. D1711.8;
T58.
HrólfKr 54 ch. 20 (FAS I 55);
Friðþj ch. VI 18 (FAS II 81, 494);
ÖOdd XXIII 1, XXXI 2 (FAS II 199, 22-23, 529);
GHrólf 272 ch. 14;
HjÖlv 509-16 ch. 21-22;
ÞorstB 188 ch. 7;
Þiðr I 206, 223;
Finnb ch. 1 ff.;
Amb 92-96 ch. 15;
Starcatherus:
 Saxo lib. VI c. V ff.;
Reuschel 106;
Dehmer 3.

F610.3.

Warrior of special strength (berserk).

References:
cf. F1041.8.6;
P233.3;
Q431.14.
Gylf ch. 33 (49);
Eg ch. 1;
Svarfd ch. 7;
VígaGlúm ch. 6, 22;
GullÞ ch. 3;
HaraldHárf ch. 9, 12, 18 in Hkr I;
Ys ch. 6;
HrólfKr 36 ch. 14 ff.;
Sögubr 17 ch. 8 (FAS I 379);
ÖOdd 66-67 (ch. XIX, FAS II 194-95, 526);
HálfdE XII 3 (FAS III 534);
GHrólf 322, 326-27, 330 ch. 30, 31;
HrómGr 368 ch. 4;
Þiðr I 36;
Fertram ch. 4-5;
Saxo lib. VII c. II 7-11 etc.;
cf. Vries 142;
Maurer II 101-19;
Güntert 1912;
Reuschel 68.

F610.3.1.

Invulnerable berserk.

References:
cf. D1840.
Grett II 6;
Skjöld 128;
HrólfKr 45 ch. 15 (FAS I ch. 22);
Ys ch. 6;
SörlaSt 423 ch. 8;
HálfdB 12-13 ch. 8;
GHrólf 255, 285-86 ch. 6, 17;
HrólfG 26, 28, 31 ch. 16, 17, 20 (FAS III 106-07, 110, 132);
ÖOdd 90-91 (ch. XXVI 6; FAS II 207, 534);
FlóresS XII 16, XVII 4;
Ector ch. 9, 14;
HringH 32-33 ch. 14;
Bragð 53 ch. 5.

F610.3.2.

Black berserk.

References:
cf. F527.5.
ÞorstVík 391 ch. 3;
HálfdBr 561 ch. 1;
HjÖlv 457-58, 466-67 ch. 3-4, 7;
SturlSt 612 ch. 12;
Vilm ch. 15;
cf. ÁsmVík 20 ch. 11;
ÚlfU ch. 3;
ÞórðarH 95 ch. 3.

F610.3.3.

Twelve berserks.

References:
cf. F610.3.4.1.
Eg IX 3;
Svarfd ch. 7;
HálfdS ch. 5 in Hkr I;
Skjöld ch. 8-9, 12;
Skáldsk ch. 55 (44) =
HrólfKr 44 ff., 72 ff., 98 ch. 24, 32;
GrímL 148 ch. 2-3;
ÖOdd 94 ff. (ch. XXVIII-XXXI);
Gautr 32-33 ch. 7 (FAS III 36-37);
HrólfG 31 ch. 20 ff. (FAS III 116 ff.);
Friðþj ch. 3 in FAS II 495;
FlóresS XII 16;
Andr 4;
Mágus ch. 60;
Villif 14-15, 23, 26, 37 ch. 6, 12, 13, 17;
Saxo lib. VII c. II 7-11.

F610.3.3.1.

Two berserks /berserk-brothers.

References:
Heiðarvíga ch. 3-4;
Eyrb ch. 28;
cf. LiestølUpph 41;
Grett XIX 4;
Ldb ch. 26;
EgÁsm VII 3 ff. (FAS III 376);
ÞorvV in Flb I 269;
KáraK 22-25 ch. 10;
Stark 79 ch. 23;
Fastus 3 ch. 1;
Reuschel 72.

F610.3.4.

Fighting with berserks.

References:
Ldb ch. 26;
SnE Prol. ch. 3;
HálfdE ch. 5 in Hkr I;
HjÖlv 466-67, 473 ch. 7, 10;
ÁsmK 95-99 ch. 7 (FAS II 479-84, 487);
with 5 berserks:
 ÖOdd 65-67, 78-79 (ch. XIX, XXIII 6-7, FAS II 194-95, 200, 526-27, 530);
with 4 berserks:
 Þorgr 11 ch. 2;
with 8 berserks:
 Andr 60;
Fastus 3-6 ch. 1;
with 9 berserks:
 Stark 55-63 ch. 20 ≠
 Saxo lib. VI c. VII.

F610.3.4.1.

Fighting with twelve berserks (tröll).

References:
Grett ch. 19;
ÞorstUxaf 262-63 (FMS III 133-34);
HrólfKr 32 ff. ch. 12-14 (FAS I 32 ff.);
RagnarS ch. 5 in Hb 466 (FAS I 358);
Herv 9 ff., 97 ff.;
ÖOdd 94 ff. (ch. XXVIII-XXXI, FAS II 210 ff.);
GrímL 153-55 ch. 3;
HrólfG 31, 39-41 ch. 20, 25-26 (FAS III 130-32);
Villif 14, 23, 26, 37 ch. 6-17;
Ector ch. 6;
Stark 30-31, 79 ch. 10, 23;
Saxo lib V c. I 3 ff., c. XIII 4.

F610.3.4.2.

Single combat with berserk.

References:
GunnlO ch. 7;
Finnb ch. 34;
EgÁsm VIII 1-9, X 16-18 (FAS III 379, 387-88);
Ector ch. 20 (11).

F610.3.4.2.1.

Berserk killed in combat about maiden.

References:
cf. F531.5.7.1;
G550;
H217.2;
H335.4.4;
R111.1.9.
GíslaS I 6-10;
Eg LXIV 12-48;
Dropl ch. 15;
VígaGlúm ch. 4;
GullÞ ch. 6;
Grett XL 2-7;
Ldb ch. 371;
Svarfd ch. 7;
Flóam ch. 15-16;
RagnarS 466 ch. 5 (FAS I 358);
Herv 5-14, 94-101 (FAS I 417-29, 515-17);
ÖOdd 94 ff. (ch. XXVIII-XXXI, FAS II 210 ff.);
GrímL 153-55 ch. 3;
ÞorstVík 393 ch. 4;
HrólfG 56-58 ch. 34 (FAS III 160-63);
(y.) Bósa 83-93 ch. 6, introd. lxiv-vii;
SörlaSt 420-25 ch. 7-9;
SturlSt 599-605 ch. 7-8;
ViktorBl in ZDPh XXVI 12-13;
ÞórðarH 95-96 ch. 3-4;
JarlmH 10-19 ch. 6-9;
ÁsmVík 20 ff. ch. 11, 13-14;
SigrgV ch. 6-11;
Vilm ch. 15;
Villif 26-27 ch. 13;
Stark 79 ch. 23;
ÚlfU ch. 2;
Ector ch. 6;
Blómst 28 ch. 18;
Fastus 9-15 ch. 4-5;
Andr 3 ff.;
Saxo lib. I c. IV 2 (and lib. VI c. VII);
cf. Dünninger 1932 31 ff. ad GHrólf;
Dehmer 86-91;
Schlauch 104-06;
Reuschel 89, 100.

F610.3.5.

Competition with berserks in their particular sports: walk through fire, etc.

References:
cf. F1041.8.6;
H1542.
ÓláfTr ch. 216 in FMS II 205-6;
Njála CIII 2-11 =
Kristni II 7-8, IX 14-16 =
Flb I 269 =
Þorv 269/
cf. V331.1;
ÁsmFl 175-76.

F610.4.

Man with strength of many men.

F610.4.1.

Man with four men's strength.

References:
Stark 3 ch. 1.

F610.4.2.

Man with twelve men's strength.

References:
HrólfKr 100 ch. 33 (FAS I 102);
HálfH X 10 (FAS II 37);
HálfdE II 5 (FAS III 521);
Bósa 53 ch. 13 (FAS 226);
Þiðr I 223;
FlóresS XII 3.

F610.6.

Man so strong that he breaks most of what he gets in touch with.

References:
AtlaÓ 6 ch. 5.

F610.6.1.

Man so strong that he must be chained except when in battle.

References:
cf. F875.
Þiðr I 48-49, 268, II 70, 80-81;
Mágus 141 ch. 60.

F610.7.

Strong man is so heavy that no horse can carry him all day.

References:
cf. F681.9.
HrólfG 10 ch. 6 (FAS III 74);
SörlaSt 409 ch. 1;
Ector ch. 20.

F610.8.

Strong man so heavy that only his own horse can carry him.

References:
cf. F611.3.3;
F833.1.
Þiðr II 380-81.

F611.

Strong man's birth and rearing.

F611.1.

Strong man's birth.

F611.1.1.

Strong man son of bear who has stolen his mother.

References:
cf. B601.1.

F611.1.6.

Strong man son of man and mare.

F611.1.6.1.

Strong man accused of being son of man and mare.

References:
cf. T465.

F611.3.

Strong hero acquires his strength.

F611.3.2.

Hero's precocious strength.

References:
cf. T585.
Hero remarkably strong already one day old:
 HHu I st. 6;
twelve months old:
 Þiðr I 303;
three years old:
 ÖOdd 126-27 (FAS II 241-43);
seven years old:
 ÖOdd 126-27 (FAS II 241)/
 ÞorstUxaf 252 (FMS III 113)/
 OrmSt 521 (FMS III 205);
nine years old:
 Flóam ch. 11/
 ÁnB 327 ch. 1/
 Yngv 6/
 Þiðr I 73, 305, 308;
ten years old:
 ÖOdd 133 (FAS II 251-52);
twelve years old:
 SnE Prol. ch. 3/
 HálfdS ch. 5/
 HaraldHárf ch. 32 in Hkr I 90, 144/
 Eyrb XLIV 11/
 Eg XI 12/
 Laxd XVI 21, LIX 5/
 GunnlO 59 ch.4 (V 7)/
 Band 295/
 HrólfKr 27-28, 54 ch. 9, 20 (FAS I ch. 12, 28)/
 Herv 147 (FAS I 496; Skj II A 254)/
 RagnarS ch. 5 (FAS I 358)/
 HálfH X 1 (cf. 3), XVI st. 68 (FAS II 35, 56)/
 ÖOdd 9 (ch. I 18; FAS II 506)/
 ÁnB 327 ch. 1/
 HjÖlv 459 ch. 4/
 HálfdBr 568 ch. 4/
 EgÁsm VI 2, 6, IX (FAS III 374, 375, 382)/
 cf. Lagerholm 41 n./
 BárðSn 1, 19 ch. 1, 10/
 ÞórðarH 96 ch. 4/
 Þiðr I 32, 73-74, 133-34, II 84, 323/
 OrmSt 521/
 ÞorstUxaf 256 (FMS III 120; FjÍsl 452)/
 FlóresS XXI 12/
 Kirial 92/
 NikL 4 ch. 1/
 HringT 9-11/
 KáraK 56 ch. 28/
 Stark 5, 8 ch. 1, 3/
 Herrm 69;
thirteen years old:
 HálfH IX 3 (FAS II 35)/
 BárðSn 2 ch. 1/
 FlóresS XXII 15;
fourteen years old:
 Bósa 7-8, 78-80 ch. 3, 4 (FAS III 196-97)/
 Kirial 92/
 Villif 4-5 ch. 3;
fifteen years old:
 HHu I 10/
 Flóam ch. 6, 9, 12/
 Hrómundar þáttr halta 312 ch. 5 in ÍslF/
 Völs ch. 8 (BuggeE 180)/
 Sögubr 13 ch. 4 (FAS I 374)/
 RagnarL 119, 196 ch. 3 (2) st. 1 (FAS I 240)/
 Skj II B 251;
 ÖOdd 9 (ch. I 18; FAS II 506);
 ÞorstVík 388 ch. 2;
 SörlaSt 409, 428 ch. 1, 11;
 HjÖlv 454 ch. 1;
 Þiðr I 74;
 ÁsmVík 9, 40 ch. 5, 20;
 VilhSj 5 ch. 2;
 SigrgV ch. 19;
 ÁsmS 5b-v;
 FlóresS XX 5 154;
 Villif 21 ch. 12;
 SamsF ch. 18;
 ÞjJón 1 ch. 1;
 Andr 2;
 Saxo lib. I c. III 1, lib. VII c. X 11 =
 Herrm 69;
sixteen years old:
 Flóam ch. 12;
 Villif 4-5 ch. 3;
 GunnarK 242;
 ParmesL 4 ch. 2;
 Mars 4 ch. 2;
eighteen years old:
 Flóam ch. 2;
 ÁnB 327 ch. 2;
 Dám 54 ch. 3;
nineteen years old:
 Úlf 137;
twenty years old:
 ParmesL 4-5 ch. 2-3;
 Vígk ch. 2.

F611.3.3.

Strong hero tests weapon.

References:
cf. F610.8.
Svarfd ch. 2;
ÖOdd 148-51 (ch. XXXVIII, FAS II 264, 543);
SturlSt 606 ch. 9;
ÁsmFl 172;
ÁsmK 81-82 ch. 1 (FAS II 464-65);
Saxo lib. IV c. IV 6/
cf. Herrm 305.

F611.3.3.2.

Strong hero tests scythes: they all break.

References:
OrmSt 522 (FMS III 206-07, FjÍsl 201-02).

F612.

Strong hero sent from home.

F612.2.

Strong hero kills (overcomes) playmates: sent from home.

References:
Bósa 7-8, 78-80 ch. 3, 4 (FAS III 196-97);
SigrgFr 43 ch. 1;
Kóngab 2-6.

F614.

Strong man's labors.

References:
cf. H1562.

F614.1.

Strong man drives anvil into ground.

References:
cf. Skáldsk ch. 48 (39) =
Völs ch. 15;
Nornag 57 ch. 4 (Flb I 350 = FAS I 322);
Þiðr I 307 ff.;
crushes anvil and tools as he tests them:
 Flov 129 ch. 6.

F614.2.

Strong man uproots tree and uses it as weapan.

References:
cf. F621.
Þiðr II 362;
Kóngab 3-4;
KáraK 16 ch. 7;
Saxo lib. VII c. II 9/
cf. lib. V c. XIII 4 =
Herrm 479;
DgF 191/
cf. DgF III 790-91.

F614.7.2.

Strong man uses rafter (»rótakylfa«, »kylfa«) as weapon.

References:
OrmSt 531-32/
cf. Binns 1953 51;
Flóam ch. 16;
Þiðr I 36, 310, II 272;
ÖOdd 32-33, 98, 112, 184-85, 188-89 (ch. VIII 3, XXIX 6, XLIV 7-9, FAS II 177 ff., 213 ff., 292, 296, 514, 556);
SturlSt 608, 612 ch. 10, 12;
cf. GHrólf 252, 260-61 ch. 6, 8;
HjÖlv 494, 499 ch. 14, 15.

F614.4.

Strong man as rower: breaks boat.

References:
cf. breaks oars:
 Atlam 37/
 Grett ch. 50;
LiestølUpph 160.

F614.5.

Strong man as fisherman: destroys fish and nets.

References:
cf. A876.
Hym 7-26 =
Gylf ch. 32 (48);
Skáldsk ch. 10 (2);
Thor:
 Skj I 4, 129, 131.

F614.6.

Strong man throws trees on roof and breaks it.

F614.6.1.

Strong man throws man back and breaks his bones (legs).

References:
Hreiþh in Msk 133 (FMS VI 212, FjÍsl 156);
SörlaSt 422 ch. 8;
Vígk 18 ch. 5;
Blómst 39-40 ch. 24.

F621.

Strong man: tree-puller.

References:
cf. F614.2.
ÁnB 328 ch. 2.

F624.

Mighty lifter.

References:
cf. F631;
H1562.2.
Thor:
 Hym 21 ff., 27 ff., 34 ff./
 Gylf ch. 31 (46) =
 MC 93;
Magni:
 Skáldsk ch. 25 (17) =
 MC 82;
Gylf ch. 3 (4);
Grett ch. 50;
OrmSt 523-24 (FMS III 210-11);
MagnúsB =
GísIll VII 31-32 (FjÍsl 67-68);
Finnb ch. 20, 36.

F624.2.

Strong man lifts large stones.

References:
FlóresS I 5.

F624.3.

Strong hero hits cart.

F624.3.1.

Strong man throws carriage with horses and driver on top of haystack and breaks the driver's ribs.

References:
OrmSt 521-24 (FMS III 206).

F624.8.

Strong man throws opponent into the air.

References:
cf. S116.
ÁnB 328 ch. 2.

F625.

Strong man: breaker of iron (horseshoe).

References:
cf. F611.3.2.2.
OrmSt 524 (FMS III 210-11).

F628.

Strong man as mighty slayer.

F628.1.

Strong man kills animals with own hands.

F628.1.1.

Strong man kills lion with own hands.

F628.1.1.4.

Strong man kills bear.

References:
Skioldus holds bear with own hands, till it is killed:
 Saxo lib. I c. I.

F628.1.2.

Man kills ox with flat of hand.

References:
cf. Thor:
 Hym 19.

F628.1.3.

Man holds bear with own hands, till it is killed. Skioldus:

References:
 Saxo lib. I c. III.

F628.2.

Strong man kills men.

References:
Vilm ch. 12.

F628.2.6.

Strong man kills many with hammer.

References:
Thor:
 Hym 36 etc./
 cf. A131.1;
AtlaÓ 12-14 ch. 10.

F628.2.7.

Strong man uses man as weapan.

References:
HrafnþH in FMS VI 110 (ÍslF 134).

F631.

Strong man carries giant load.

References:
cf. F531.3.13;
F531.5.1.1;
F624.
HjÖlv 505-06 ch. 19;
ÁnB 328-29 ch. 2;
OrmSt 521-24, 532 (FMS III 205-10, 228;
FjÍsl 22);
FlóresS I 5.

F631.4.

Strong man carries ox on the back.

References:
Hym 27, 34;
Grett L 12.

F631.5.

Strong man carries heavy oxhide on the hand.

References:
HjÖlv 501 ch. 15.

F631.6.

Strong man carries huge beam.

References:
cf. F614.2.2.

F631.6.1.

Strong men knock on door with beam of twenty elbow-lengths.

References:
ÞorstVík 427 ch. 16.

F632.

Mighty eater.

References:
cf. B11.6.7;
F531.3.4.
Hym 15;
Þrym 25;
Gylf ch. 29 (46);
Bósa 26 ch. 8 (FAS III 210).

F633.

Mighty drinker.

References:
cf. A133.1;
H31.8;
H1142.
Þrym 25 =
MC 88;
Gylf ch. 31 (46) =
MC 93;
Eg XLIV 4-12, LXXI 18-21;
RagnarL ch. 19 (20) (FAS I 295-96);
ÖOdd 157-69 (ch. XL, FAS II 270-80).
cf. Friðþj ch. 3 in FAS II 495/
Grundriss' III 452:
»drekka víti sitt«.

F634.

Mighty fisherman.

References:
cf. F614.5.

F640.

Extraordinary powers of perception.

References:
cf. old woman sees which money is earned by usury, and which is inherited:
 ÓláfTr ch. 130 in FMS I 256;
cf. M301.2.

F641.

Person of remarkable hearing.

F641.1.

Man can hear grass (wool) grow.

References:
Heimdallr:
 Gylf ch. 15 (27) =
 MC 154.

F642.

Person of remarkable sight.

References:
cf. D1820;
F541.
Heimdallr:
 Gylf ch. 15 (27) =
 Saussaye 258/
 MC 154.

F647.

Marvelous sensitiveness.

References:
cf. J1661.2.
Amb 136-40 ch. 25 =
Saxo lib. III c. VI 17-21;
Herrm 265 ff.

F652.

Marvelous sense of smell.

References:
Fær ch. 37.

F660.

Remarkable skill.

References:
cf. F1071.

F661.

Skillful marksman.

References:
cf. D2091.14;
H31.8;
H331.4;
H1592.
ÓláfH ch. 21 in Hkr II 28;
ÓláfTr ch. 251 in FMS II 320-21, by Odd ch. 72-73 (60-61) =
Saxo lib. X c. XII 4;
ÁnB 357 ch. 7, etc.;
ÖOdd 148-51 (ch. XXXVIII, FAS II 266-67);
HálfdE VII 8-9 (FAS III 529);
Amb 154 ch. 30 (29);
cf. Weinhold 301.

F661.3.

Skillful marksman shoots apple from man's head.

References:
Saxo lib. X c. VII 2;
cf. Hemings þáttr in Flb III 406;
LiestølSF 45 ff.

F663.

Skillful smith.

References:
Vkv;
Velent:
 Þiðr I 105-6;
Mímir:
 Þiðr I 303.

F680.

Other marvelous powers.

F681.

Marvelous runner.

References:
cf. H1594.
SigJórs ch. 51 in FMS VII 169;
ÖOdd 174 (ch. XLII 3-5, FAS II 283);
JarlmH 19 ch. 11;
SigFót 1001;
Andr 8 ff.

F681.3.

Marvelous runner swift as thought.

References:
cf. Þjálfi:
 Gylf ch. 30 (46-47) =
 MC 93.

F681.9.

Man who is too heavy for any horse walks faster than horsebock-riders.

References:
cf. F610.7.
GHrólf 249 ch. 4/
cf. HaraldHárf ch. 24 in Hkr I 131;
Hreiðars þáttr halta in Msk 131-32, FMS VI 210-11 (FjÍsl 155).

F683.

Sparks come from man's feet.

References:
cf. D2091.14.

F684.

Marvelous jumper.

References:
cf. F1071;
H1199.10;
R216.1.
SigJórs ch. 51 in FMS VII 171;
Skáldsk ch. 55 (44) =
HrólfKr 84 ch. 28 (FAS I 85 ch. 4l);
ÞorstVík 405-6, 426 ch. 9, 16;
SigrgFr 68, 77 ch. 8, 9.

F684.1.

Marvelous climber.

References:
SigrgFr 84 ch. 11.

F694.

Saint passes through closed doors.

References:
cf. D2088;
D2121.12.
cf. Nornag in Flb 1 346 (BuggeNS 47).

F695.

Man so absorbed in thought that he does not feel burning cool.

References:
Þiðr II 369.

F696.

Marvelous swimmer.

References:
cf. H31.8;
H1538;
Fær ch. 32, 37-38;
ÓláfTr ch. 160, 235 in FMS II 27, 269;
SigJórs ch. 26, 48 in FMS VII 119, 165;
Finnb ch. 17;
Grett ch. 38/
cf. Dehmer 14;
HrólfKr 24-28 ch. 8-9 (FAS I 24-28);
ÁsmK 88-89 ch. 5 (FAS II 473);
ÞorstVík 427 ch. 16;
EgÁsm IX 3-4 (FAS III 382).

F697.

Marvelous ballplayer.

References:
cf. H41.5;
K865.

F698.

Marvelous juggler.

References:
cf. catch spear (bone) in the air and return it:
 Hallfr 108/
 ÞorstB 186 ch. 6/
 GHrólf 311 ch. 26;
Herrm 323 n. 3.

F700-899.

Extraordinary places and things.

F700.

Extraordinary places.

F702.

Land of fire.

References:
cf. A622;
A1030.
Múspell:
 Gylf ch. 4-5 =
 MC 324.

F704.

Land of cold and mist.

References:
cf. A623.
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 6 and 12/
cf. Herrm 584 ff.

F706.

Land of darkness.

References:
EiríkV ch. 3 in Flb I 32 (FAS III 668).

F708.

Countries with one conspicous lack.

References:
cf. H1138.

F708.3.

Country without wine.

References:
Ector ch. 5.

F709.

Other extraordinary countries.

References:
cf. B221;
D1338.7;
E481;
H1289.

F709.2.

Country of little girls.

References:
SamsF ch. 17.

F709.3.

Country of thieves and impostors.

References:
Hróaþ in Flb II 73 ff./
cf. ESveinsson 1929.

F710.

Extraordinary bodies of water.

References:
cf. D910.

F713.

Extraordinary pond (lake).

References:
cf. D926.

F715.

Extraordinary river.

References:
cf. A671.2.2;
A672;
A878.1;
F141.1.3.
Yngv 12-29;
ÞorstB 183-84 ch. 5;
VilhSj 23-24;
Saxo lib. VII c. XI 2-3.

F716.

Extraordinary fountain.

References:
cf. D1500.1.1.

F717.

Extraordinary pool.

F717.2.

Poison-pool.

References:
Kóngab 16.

F720.

Submarine and subterranean world.

F721.

Subterranean world.

References:
cf. F80-F109.

F721.2.

Habitable hill.

References:
cf. R45;
R53.1.

F721.4.

Underground treasure chambers.

References:
cf. F771.3.5;
N512.

F725.

Submarine world.

References:
cf. F531.6.2.2.

F730.

Extraordinary islands.

References:
cf. E481.2.
Óskópnir, Úskaptr:
 Fáfn 14-15 =
 Völs ch. 18;
blámen's home:
 SörlaSt 410 ch. 2 (cf. F527.3).

F737.

Wandering island.

References:
ÖOdd 131-32 (FAS II 248-49);
FlóresS XXII 6-8;
Bæring ch. 31.

F750.

Extraordinary mountains and other land features.

References:
cf. D1500.1.38;
D1552;
E481.3;
F460;
F721.2;
V1.6.1.1.

F752.

Mountain of treasure.

References:
cf. N51O.

F752.1.

Mountain of gold.

References:
Telli in India:
 VilhSj 19 ch. 9:
  »það er alt skipað ormum. Gull skortir þar eigi«.

F755.

Living mountain.

F755.1.

Speaking mountain.

References:
cf. M301.15.

F759.

Extraordinary mountains and valleys - miscellaneous.

References:
cf. mountain is consecrated in order to stop disasters:
 Bisk II 110-11/
 cf. F460.4.4.

F759.3.

Hill on which snow always melts.

References:
cf. F451.4.1.10.

F770.

Extraordinary buildings and furnishings.

References:
cf. D1130.

F771.

Extraordinary castle (house, palace).

References:
cf. F163.
with differently coloured stones, with gold and silver, and tall towers with golden roofs:
 HjÖlv 51 I ch. 21;
with huge towers and shining walls, wondrously adorned with gold and silver, and with precious stones:
 Amb 18 ch. 4;
castle that may neither be damaged by fire, weapon, nor magic:
 Sigþ 103 ch. 3.

F771.1.

Castle of unusual material.

F771.1.1.

Golden castle.

References:
cf. F163.1.2.4;
F771.
Vsp 37 =
Gylf ch. 39 (52);
Fjölsv 5;
NikL 19 ch. 8.

F771.1.2.

Silver castle.

References:
cf. F163.1.5.

F771.1.11.

Castle of fire.

References:
cf. D1380.0;
D1967.

F771.2.

Castle (house) with extraordinary support.

F771.2.1.

Castle in the air.

References:
cf. F163.7.1.
NikL 19 ch. 8.

F771.2.5.

Castle stands on a pillar (pillars).

References:
Yngv 20.

F771.2.7.

Castle on serpents.

References:
Vsp 38;
Gylf ch. 40 (52).

F771.3.

Extraordinary location of castle.

F771.3.4.

Castle at middle point of earth.

References:
cf. A875.1.

F771.3.5.

Underground house.

References:
cf. N512;
R319.
Laxd ch. 49;
Reykd ch. 4, 28;
GíslaS ch. 23, 25, 29, 33;
Grœnlþ ch. 6;
Dropl 12-14;
Ldb ch. 276;
Fær ch. 37;
Flóam ch. 16;
HrólfKr 5 ch. 1 (FAS I 4);
Völs ch. 6 (FAS I 127);
ÖOdd 72 (ch. XXII 1 ff.);
ÞorstVík 416-19 ch. 13-14;
GHrólf 348-49 ch. 34;
SturlSt 642 ch. 25;
Þiðr I 227;
Vígl 73 ch. 16;
SigrgFr 89 ch. 13;
Mágus 13 ch. 8-10, 159 ch. 67;
GunnarK 235;
VestfjGr 168;
Saxo lib. VII c. IX 3 (Drot).

F7l1.4.

Inhabitants of extraordinary castle.

F771.4.2.

Cat castle.

References:
cf. Vatnsd XXVIII 1-13.

F77l.4.3.

Abandon castle.

References:
HrólfG ch. 13 in FAS III 100;
Þiðr I 223-28;
Part 5-24;
Gibbon 2.

F771.5.

Extraordinary guard for castle.

F771.5.1.

Castle guarded by beasts.

References:
Saxo lib. VII c. VI 3 =
Herrm 488.

F771.6.

Phantom house: disappears at dawn.

References:
Gylf ch. 42 (54);
Skjöld ch. 12.

F771.5.8.

Castle of extraordinary size.

References:
Grm 23-24.

F775.

Extraordinary tent.

References:
cf. Dl380.4.
Clári IX l-XI 4.

F776.

Extraordinary gate.

References:
Fjölsv 9-12/
cf. D1413.16.

F776.2.

Perilous falling gate.

References:
helgrind:
 SgFIII 69/
 cf. Vries 400;
A671.5.

F781.

Extraordinary rooms.

F781.1.

Labyrinth.

References:
Kirial 12.

F781.2.

Extraordinary number of rooms.

F781.2.1.

540 (640) rooms in Bilskirnir.

References:
Grm 24;
Gylf ch. 11 (21).

F782.

Extraordinary doors and windows.

References:
cf. A661.1.0.1.

F782.1.

Windows and doors for every day in the year.

References:
cf. hall with a hundred doors and room for a hundred men sitting between them:
Bósa 42 ch. 11 (FAS III 220).

F782.1.1.

One door for each world quarter.

References:
Gylf ch. 35 (50).

F800.

Extraordinary rocks and stones.

References:
cf. A970;
D931.

F805.

Golden stone.

References:
EiríkV ch. 3 (FAS III 668).

F810.

Extraordinary trees, plants, fruit, etc.

References:
cf. F970.

F811.

Extraordinary tree.

F811.1.

Trees of extraordinary material.

F811.1.1.

Golden tree.

References:
Þórsteins þáttr forvitna in Flb III 432 (FjÍsl 415-18).

F811.2.

Tree with extraordinary leaves.

F811.2.1.

Tree with metal leaves.

F811.2.1.2.

Tree with golden leaves.

References:
Glasir:
 Skáldsk ch. 43 (34) =
 BuggeE 333.

F811.4.

Extraordinary location of tree.

F811.4.3.

Tree in the midst of king's hall.

References:
HrólfKr 84 ch. 28 (FAS I 85);
Völs ch. 2-3 (FAS I 119).

F812.

Extraordinary forest.

F812.4.

Speaking forest.

References:
Skj II 13 (Merlínússpá).

F813.

Extraordinary fruits.

F813.1.

Extraordinary apple.

References:
cf. D981.1.

F813.1.1.

Golden apple.

References:
Skírn 19-20 =
MC 111.

F813.3.

Extraordinary nut.

F813.3.1.

Golden nut.

References:
Bósa 53 ch. 13 (FAS III 226-27).

F820.

Extraordinary clothing and ornament;

References:
cf. D1050.

F821.

Extraordinary dress (clothes, robe, etc.).

F821.1.

Dress of extraordinary material.

F821.1.3.

Dress of raw fur. Cat-fur, mouse-fur, or other undressed fur.

References:
cf. D1381.3.
HaraldHárf in FMS V 179;
ÓláfH ch. 193, 228 in Hkr II 440-41, 492, ch. 182 in FMS V 42;
RagnarL ch. 3 (2).

F821.1.3.1.

Bearskin.

References:
cf. K521.1.2;
K649.7.2.
ParmesL 4 ch. 2 ff.

F823.

Extraordinary shoes.

References:
cf. F862;
H1583.1.
Vilm 154 ch. 8.

F823.1.

Golden shoes.

References:
Þiðr II 82.

F824.

Extraordinary armor.

References:
cf. D1101.
Þiðr I 178, II 363-65;
ÁsmFl 172;
Fertram ch. 3.

F824.2.

Extraordinarily painted shield.

References:
cf. D1101.1.
VilhSj 16-17 ch. 7;
Ector ch. 2;
Skj I 411;
Saxo lib. IV c. 1 9-10 =
Herrm 288;
Heinzel 84.

F825.

Extraordinary ring.

References:
cf. D1076;
M112;
M470;
Q91.3.
Fær ch. 33, 38;
HrólfKr 23-28 ch. 7-9 (FAS I ch. 10-12)/
cf. Schlauch 92;
HrólfKr 89-92 ch. 29-30 (FAS I ch. 44-45): Svíagríss;
Friðþj ch. 1 (FAS II 489);
EgÁsm X 12-13/
cf. G610;
ÞorstVík 390 ch. 3;
Nornag ch. 2 in Flb I 347 (FAS I 316);
Amb ch. 23;
VilhSj ch. 3 ÞjJón ch. 3;
KáraK 64 ch. 31;
Huld no. 12.

F829.

Extraordinary clothing and ornaments - miscellaneous.

F829.3.

Extraordinary belt.

References:
cf. D1057.
GullÞ ch. 3;
Friðþj XI 14 (FAS II 93);
ÞorstVík 447 ch. 22;
GHrólf 335 ch. 32;
Bragð 46 ch. 1;
cf. Trolldom 86 ff.

F830.

Extraordinary weapon.

F830.1.

Silver weapon.

References:
the Bjarns want to sell silver weapons for iron weapons:
 ÖOdd 34 n. 4 (FAS II 178 ch. 5).

F831.

Extraordinary arrow.

References:
cf. D1092.

F831.2.

Arrows of fire.

References:
Ldb ch. 245/
cf. Vries 45;
cf. arrows with consecrated fire:
 MagnúsBl ch. 11 in Hkr III 335, ch. 13 in FMS VII 192.

F831.3.

Poisoned arrows.

References:
cf. F833.6.
SalusN 76 ch. 30.

F832.

Extraordinary lance.

References:
cf. D1086.
GHrólf 268 ch. 12;
Þiðr II 248.

F832.1.

Barbed lance.

References:
Skálda in Hb 454;
SigrgFr 69, 82 ch. 8, 11, etc.;
Fritzner II 350:
 »krókspjót«, »krókaspjót«;
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 2;
Falk 1915 69-70.

F832.2.

Extraordinarily big lance.

References:
six (or twelve, fifteen) yards:
 SörlaSt 422 ch. 8;
thirteen yards:
 SalusN 78 ch. 31;
thirteen yards, penetrates three yards into the earth and breaks:
 Bæring 111 ch. 26;
ten yards:
 Mágus 42 ch. 22, 133 ch. 55.

F833.

Extraordinary sword.

References:
cf. D838.5;
D1081;
D1402.7;
D1645.4;
F948.4;
F997.
Eg ch. 61;
Reykd ch. 19;
Völs ch. 3, 8;
Álafl XVI 22;
(y.) Bósa 111 ch. 11;
the sun must not shine on the hill of Sköfnungr, nor must women look at it drawn:
 ÞórðarH 62-63 (cf. 102 ch. 8);
D1653.1.1.1;
Þiðr I 35-36, 40, 97-102, 179-80, 222, 314-15, 345, 355, II 278, 294;
RémK 30-31 ch. 8;
Korm ch. 9;
Fastus 7 ch. 2;
Andr 40;
Løvi:
 Saxo lib. II c. VI 11.

F833.1.

Sword so heavy that hero must take drink of strength before swinging it.

F833.1.1.

Sword so heavy that only its owner can lift it.

References:
GHrólf 304, 344 ch. 24, 33.

F833.2.

Sword of Damocles.

References:
cf. HjÖlv 504 ch. 18.

F833.3.

Sword extraordinarily bright, sharp.

References:
cf. D1645.4.
Vsp 52 (50, 45);
Gylf ch. 4 (3);
Ldb ch. 6 =
ÓláfTr ch. 116 in FMS I 238;
ÁnB 326 ch. 1;
ÞorstVík 393 ch. 4;
HjÖlv 504 ch. 18;
ÞorstUxaf 257 (FMS III 123);
HringH ch. 3;
SalusN 81 ch. 31.

F833.3.1.

Sword as mirror.

References:
HálfdE XVI 12 (FAS III 543).

F833.4.

Fiery sword.

F833.4.1.

Sword shines as fire or as the sun.

References:
Herv 1-6, 92-93 (FAS I 414-15).

F833.5.

Sword cuts everything.

References:
Reg 215 =
Völs ch. 15;
HaraldHárf ch. 40 in Hkr I 159: Kvernbítr;
Herv 11, 99 (FAS I 425, 426 n.);
Nornag 57 ch. 4 (FAS I 322, Flb I 350);
ÖOdd 90-91, 129, 188 (ch. XXVI 8, FAS II 208, 245, 296, 534-35);
ÞorstVík 436 ch. 19;
ÁsmK 82, 98 ch. 1, 7 (FAS II 464-65, 483-84);
EgÁsm III 3, XVI 5 (FAS III 368, 401-02);
HálfdE XXVI 5 (FAS III 556-57);
SörlaSt 415, 419 ch. 3, 5;
HrólfG 41 ch. 26 (FAS III 132)/
GHrólf 323, 354 ch. 30, 36/
BárðSn 39, 42 ch. 18, 20/
Vígk 12 ch. 4:
 »sem í vatn brygði«
Mímungr:
 Þiðr I 97 ff., II 18, 32, cf. I 97 ff.;
Blómst 19, 39 ch. 10, 24;
Huld no. 7.

F833.5.1.

Sword cuts cloth, etc. as well as steel and stone.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 48 (40) =
MC 267-68.

F833.6.

Sword with poisoned edge.

References:
Skálda in Hb 453;
ÖOdd 102 st. 17 (ch. XXX 5, FAS II 217);
HálfdE XVI 12 (FAS III 543);
SturlSt 608-09, 614-15 ch. 10, 13;
ÞórðarH 95-96 ch. 3-4;
Amb 146 ch. 28 (27);
Bæring 111 ch. 24;
Sigþ 139 ch. 16.

F833.7.

Sword with image of wolf or serpent.

References:
HHj 10;
Þiðr I 179-80;
VilhSj 15 ch. 7;
ÚlfU/
cf. ZDPh XXVI 24/
MC 216.

F833.8.

Gigantic sword.

References:
eight elbowlengths long and two spans broad:
 SalusN 81 ch. 31.

F834.

Extraordinary spear.

F834.2.

Spear so broad that its owner by swinging it puts the light out.

References:
SigFót 1002.

F835.

Extraordinary club.

F835.2.

Remarkably large club.

References:
cf. F531.4.5.1.

F835.2.1.

Iron club so heavy that five men can hardly lift it.

References:
Þorgr 8 ch. 1.

F836.

Extraordinary bow.

References:
cf. D1092.

F836.2.

Hornbows.

References:
Herv 153 (FAS I 502);
of the Huns:
 Þiðr II 230.

F836.3.

Extraordinarily large bow.

References:
ÁnB 329-30 ch. 3.

F837.

Extraordinary battle-axe.

References:
cf. D1364.0.2.
KetilH 110 ch. 1;
Rísanautr:
 Amb 32 ch. 8;
FlóresS XVII 4.

F838.

Extraordinary knife.

References:
cf. D1317.17.
GullÞ ch. 3;
spákona's knife:
 EiríkR ch. 4;
ÞorstVík 447 ch. 22.

F838.1.

Extraordinarily sharp knife.

References:
ÁsmK 81-82 ch. 1 (FAS II 464);
Þiðr I 85-89.

F838.2.

Knife with handle half gold and half silver.

References:
taken from shipwrecked:
 ÖOdd 138 (FAS II 259).

F839.

Other extraordinary weapons.

F839.1.

Gnawed bone as weapon.

References:
HrólfKr 66 ch. 23;
GHrólf 310-11 ch. 26;
BárðSn 32-33 ch.15;
Þiðr II 109;
Árm ch. 15;
Saxo lib. II c. VI 11 =
Herrm 163.

F839.2.

Extraordinary shield.

References:
cf. F824.2.

F840.

Other extraordinary objects and places.

F841.

Extraordinary boat (ship).

References:
cf. D1121;
D1123.
Sörla 271 (FAS I 395-96 ch. 4);
Gnoð:
 EgÁsm XVIII 8-9 (FAS III 406-07);
Raknarsslóði:
 HálfdE XXVI 2. (FAS III 556);
HrólfG 30 ch. 19 (FAS III 113 ch. 15);
SörlaSt 426-27;
FrForn, FundNo in Flb I 22, 221 (FAS II 5, 21);
Sigþ ch. 24;
NikL 8 ch. 4.

F841.1.

Ship of extraordinary material.

F841.1.1.

Stone boat (ship).

References:
cf. F531.4.8.

F841.1.5.

Ship Naglfar.

References:
cf. F531.6.7.1.2.

F841.1.10.

Gold ship.

References:
Orkn 225-26 ch. 85:
 »gullbúit«.

F841.1.10.1.

Boat looks like gold.

References:
cf. F841.2.
HjÖlv 456 ch. 3.

F841.1.11.

Boat made of a tree-trunk.

References:
Þiðr I 82-83.

F841.1.13.

Iron boat.

References:
Ldb ch. 118.

F841.2.

Extraordinary equipment of ship.

References:
Skj I 308, 310, 412/
Saxo lib. VI c. VI 10:
 »gullbúit«;
precious sail:
 Þorvarðs þáttr krákunefs in Flb III 357-59 (FMS VI 357, Msk 201, FjÍsl 503-07);
Amb 128 ch. 24;
Vilm 185 ch. 20;
Konr 48 ch. 2.

F841.3.

Extraordinary ship - miscellaneous.

F841.3.2.

Ship on wheels.

References:
cf. D1552.4.

F842.

Extraordinary bridge.

References:
cf. A657.1.

F842.1.

Extraordinary material of bridge.

F842.1.4.

Golden bridge.

References:
Gjallarbrú (cf. E481.2.1):
 Gylf ch. 34 (51);
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 14/
cf. F152.

F844.

Extraordinary nail.

References:
with three heads:
 Þiðr I 86-87.

F847.

Extraordinary web (of guts).

References:
cf. A463.1.1.

F852.

Extraordinary coffin.

References:
cf. D2185.

F855.

Extraordinary image.

F855.3.

Gold (silver) statue of animal.

References:
NikL ch. 16/
cf. B143.1.5.

F861.

Extraordinary wagon (cart, carriage, etc.).

References:
cf. F531.6.13.2.
RémK 59 ch. 15:
 »með undarligum hagleik bæði með gulli ok silfri. Hon lék á hvélum með mikilli list«;
SamsF ch. 11:
 »eina kerru með undarligum hagleík. Rana hún á hjólum ok mátti hana leiða eptir sér«.

F862.

Extraordinary horseshoe.

F862.1.

Golden horseshoe.

References:
ÓláfH in FMS V 181.

F864.

Extraordinary fetter.

F864.1.

Fetter for Fenris' wolf.

References:
cf. A1071.1;
A1072.2.
BuggeE 335;
Gylf ch. 21 (34)

F864.2.

Fetter for Loki.

References:
cf. A1072.1.
Vsp 34;
Ls 49 and prose 122;
Gylf ch. 36 (50).

F866.

Extraordinary cup.

References:
cf. D1171.6;
F1098.0.1.
Hym 29-33/
cf. E711.

F866.2.

Gigantic cup.

References:
cf. R336.

F866.2.1.

Gigantic drinking horn.

References:
Gylf ch. 31 (46-47) =
MC 93.

F866.3.

Golden cup. #Grm# 7 =

References:
MC 50;
ÞorstB 194, 196 ch. 10, 12.

F866.4.

Cup made of skulls.

References:
cf. Q491.5.

F866.5.

Cup of Gam's egg shell.

References:
cf. B31.2.
Bósa 33 ch. 9 (FAS III 15).

F866.6.

Extraordinarily costly drinking horn.

References:
Nornag 49 ch. 1 (Flb I 347 = FAS I 315);
Helgaþ in Flb I 360-62 (FMS III 138-41);
NikL 61 ch. 16;
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 16/
cf. Herrm 593-94.

F868.

Extraordinary saddle.

F868.1.

Golden saddle.

References:
Fertram ch. 3-4.

F873.

Extraordinary army.

References:
cf. A165.7;
D2163.2;
G225.5.

F873.0.1.

Battle rage.

References:
cf. F1041.8.6.

F874.

Horse's head for extraordinary use.

References:
cf. D1380.3.1.
Skj II 16 (Merlínússpá).

F875.

Iron bands around heart to keep it from breaking. When master is disenchanted they snap one by one.

References:
cf. F610.6.1.
cf. iron bands around knight as penance snap one by one as sign of forgiveness:
 ÓláfH in FMS V 225;
Gering I 132.

F881.

Extraordinary vessel.

F881.1.

Extraordinarily large vessel.

References:
cf. F531.4.9.

F883.

Extraordinary writings (book, letter).

References:
GíslaS XXVII 8;
Grett LXVI 9-11:
 »rúnar«/
 cf. D1266.1.

F883.1.

Extraordinary book.

References:
cf. D1266.
with golden letters:
 Jöfraskinna in Hkr III 510.

F899.

Other extraordinary objects.

F899.1.

Extraordinary standard.

References:
cf. D1400.1.16;
Q222.6.
HaraldH ch. 22 in Hkr III 105;
ÓláfTr ch. 186 in Flb I 227;
cf. RagnarL ch. 19 (20) st. 35 (Skj II 260, FAS I 297)/
Herrm 638.

F899.2.

Extraordinary game-board.

F899.2.1.

Golden game-board.

References:
cf. D1209.7.
Vsp 7-8, 61;
GullÞ ch. 14;
Sigþ ch. 21, 46.

F900-1099.

Extraordinary occurrences.

F910.

Extraordinary swallowings.

F911.

Person swallowed without killing.

References:
EiríkV 669 ch. 3 =
MC 322;
FlóresS XIX 6-7.

F914.

Person swallowed and disgorged.

References:
EiríkV 669 ch. 3 =
MC 322;
FlóresS XIX 6-7.

F930.

Extraordinary occurrences concerning seas or waters.

F931.

Extraordinary occurrence connected with sea.

References:
cf. D2125.

F931.5.

Extraordinary ship-wrecking in calm weather.

References:
Gautr 12-13 ch. 3 (FAS III 16);
FlóresS ch. 9;
perhaps HálfdE XX 10 (FAS III 550);
Þiðr II 163.

F931.8.

Sea fettered.

References:
Stokssund:
 ÓláfH ch. 7 in Hk II 8;
Bosporus:
 HaraldH ch. 15 in Hkr III 97.

F940.

Extraordinary underground (underwater) disappearance.

F942.

Man sinks into earth.

F942.1.

Ground opens and swallows up person.

References:
Njála CL 8-10;
BárðSn 40 ch. 18.

F942.1.1.

Ground opens to hide fugitive (magician).

References:
EiríkR 233 ch. 12;
ÖOdd 136 (FAS II 256);
(y.) Bósa 90 ch. 6;
ÞorstVík 390, 421 ch. 3, 15;
GHrólf 330, 339, 343-44, 346 ch. 31, 33;
SörlaSt 440, 444, 446 ch. 8, 20;
HjÖlv 471 ch. 8;
ÁsmK 82-83 ch. 1;
ÞorstB 196 ch. 12;
ÞorlJ 214, Ísl. Fornsögur III (1883) 128 (FMS III 101, Skj I A 143, B 134);
cf. LiestølNT 50.

F948.

Object sinks into earth.

F948.4.

xtraordinary sword sinks into earth after use.

References:
GHrólf 332 ch. 31.

F950.

Marvelous cures.

References:
Sigþ 94-95 ch. 38;
Kóngab 16;
HaraldHr 268-69.

F952.

Blindness miraculously cured.

References:
Njála ch. 106;
Skj X 244, 245, 301, 388, 433, 442, II 386 (horse);
ÓláfH ch. 237 in FMS V 120 (= Skj 1 245) and supplements in FMS V 222;
ÓláfK ch. 6 in Hkr III 230;
MagnúsB ch. 21 in Hkr III 259;
Bisk I 120, 336.

F954.

Dumb person brought to speak.

References:
cf. V221.2.

F959.

Marvelous cures - miscellaneous.

References:
cf. D1500;
D2161;
H1561.1;
V221.

F959.4.

Paunch opened and fat taken out to cure stomach.

References:
Þiðr II 341.

F960.

Extraordinary nature phenomena - elements and weather.

References:
cf. D2091.15;
D2143;
Q550.

F960.1.

Extraordinary nature phenomena at birth of holy person (hero).

F960.1.2.

Extraordinary nature phenomena at birth of hero.

F960.1.2.1.

Extraordinary precipitation at birth of hero.

References:
HHu I 1.

F960.2.

Extraordinary nature phenomena at death of holy person (hero).

F960.2.5.

Earthquake at death of important person.

References:
cf. A1145.1;
F531.3.8.5.

F960.2.5.1.

Earthquake when good man is murdered.

References:
Völs ch. 45 (43) (FAS I 232) =
RagnarL ch. 1.

F960.2.5.2.

Earthquake at witch's death.

References:
Bósa 29 ch. 8 (FAS III 213);
SigrgFr 88 c. 12.

F960.2.5.3.

Earthquake at dragon's death.

References:
RagnarL ch. 3 (2) (FAS I 239);
SigrgFr 88 ch. 12;
FlóresS XX 14.

F961.

Extraordinary behavior of heavenly bodies.

F961.1.

Extraordinary behavior of sun.

References:
cf. F965.2.
Vsp 41, 51.

F961.1.1.

Sun refuses to shine when murder is done.

References:
Skj I 432.

F961.1.3.

Several suns in sky.

F961.1.3.1.

Two suns shine in sky.

References:
Bisk I 417.

F961.3.

Extraordinary behavior of moon.

References:
cf. N532.1.

F961.3.2.

Many moons at the same time.

References:
cf. D1812.5.1.5.2.
Bisk I 663;
Sturl I 304;
two moons an evil omen:
 ÞorstS 224.

F962.

Extraordinary precipitation (rain, snow, etc.).

References:
cf. F960.1.2.1.

F962.4.

Shower of blood.

References:
Eyrb LI 4-5 (as omen, cf. D1812.5.1.1.2-3);
Sturl I 220;
Hemings þáttr ch. 17 in Hb 335;
Njála ch. 72, 156;
cf. Saxo lib. VI c. IV 1 =
Herrm 402.

F962.7.

Extraordinary dew.

References:
Gering I 41.

F962.7.1.

Sweet dew.

References:
Grœnl 250 ch. 3.

F965.

Premature darkness.

References:
cf. D1812.5.1.4.

F965.2.

Sun darkened at death of holy person.

References:
ÓláfH ch. 226 in Hkr II 487, 491/
cf. LiestølSF 60 ff.;
Bisk I 432;
Skjöld ch. 3.

F969.

Extraordinary nature phenomena - miscellaneous.

F969.7.

Famine.

References:
cf. K1603;
S110.1.

F970.

Extraordinary behavior of trees and plants.

F974.

Grass refuses to grow in certain spot.

References:
cf. D1563;
F451.4.1.10.
Bisk I 674;
Orkn ch. 51;
Saxo lib. VIII c. VIII 8.

F980.

Extraordinary occurrenccs concerning animals.

References:
cf. B301;
B330.

F983.

Extraordinary growth of animal.

References:
RagnarL ch. 2 (1).

F989.

Extraordinary occurrences concerning animals - miscellaneous.

F989.4.

Man rides on back of fleeing wild boar.

References:
cf. N628.
Þiðr II 137-38.

F989.15.

Hunt for extraordinary (magic) animal.

References:
cf. H1332;
N774.

F990.

Inanimate objects act as if living.

References:
cf. D1610;
D2167;
M301.

F991.

Object bleeds.

F991.2.

Bleeding bone. Man cuts into dry bone that bleeds.

F991.2.1.

Dry bone smells as sign of forgiveness.

References:
Sturl I 254.

F995.

Shield shrieks in battle.

References:
cf. D1010.9.1.1.

F997.

Sword pierces rock when possessor will break it.

References:
HrólfKr 55 ch. 20 (FAS I 56).

F997.1.

Sword is spoken to as to human being.

References:
cf. D1610.9.
KetilH 138-39 ch. 5;
DgF 10.

F998.

Combat with horse's sex organ.

References:
cf. D1469.5.
ÁsmFl 178.

F1009.

Inanimate object acts as if living.

References:
carbuncle leaps by itself on coffin of holy man, to whom it was promised as reward for king's healing:
 Gering I 69.

F1010.

Other extraordinary events.

References:
cf. T611.2.

F1041.

Extraordinary physical reactions of persons.

F1041.1.

Extraordinary death.

F1041.1.1.

Death from broken heart.

References:
Finnb ch. 29;
EgÁsm II 1-4 (FAS III 367-68);
GunnarK 242;
Huld 3.

F1041.1.2.

Death from grief for death of lover or relative.

F1041.1.2.2.

Woman dies on hearing of her husband's death.

References:
cf. T211.2.
Nanna:
 Gylf ch. 33 (49);
Þýri:
 OddÓláfTr ch. 76 (64);
Ingibjörg:
 Herv 14, 101 (FAS I 429, 517)/
 ÖOdd 101 (ch. XXXI 5; FAS II 23);
Hálfdan's wife:
 SörlaSt 433 ch. 14;
Ekka's wife:
 Þiðr II 60;
Matthildr:
 Mágus 148 ch. 62/
cf. F1041.21.7.

F1041.1.2.2.1.

Woman swoons and is near death at hearing of husband's or lover's death.

References:
cf. F1041.21.7.

F1041.1.2.2.4.

Death from hearing of son's (sons') death.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 64 in FMS I 118;
Heiðarvíga ch. 14;
RagnarS ch. 4 in Hb 465 (FAS I 357);
Amb 62 ch. 11;
cf. Völs ch. 10.

F1041.1.11.

Death from fear.

F1041.1.11.1.

Suicide from fear of starving.

References:
Gautr 8-11, 53-55, 56-61 ch. 1-2 (FAS III 7-10, 11-14).

F141.1.11.3.

Suicide from fright of evil prophecy.

References:
Sögubr 11-12 ch. 3 (FAS I 373).

F1041.1.13.

Death from shame.

References:
Master Secundus' mother:
 Gering I 9.

F1041.2.

Horripilation. Hair rises on end in extraordinary fashion from joy, anger, or love.

References:
Þrym 1 =
MC 88.

F1041.6.

Buttons burst as consequence of violent emotion.

F1041.6.1.

Necklace bursts from violent emotion.

References:
Þrym 14.

F1041.8.

Extraordinary madness.

F1041.8.1.

Madness from seeing beautiful woman.

References:
cf. T16;
T24.3.

F1041.8.6.

Men go mad in battle.

References:
cf. F610.3;
N349.2.
Ldb ch. 227;
Eg LXIV 29;
Heiðarvíga ch. 3-4;
Vatnsd XXX 3, XXXVII 3-7, XLVII 1-6;
Eyrb XXV 4-XXVIII;
Njála LXIV 29;
Grett XIX 4, 30, XL 6;
Svarfd ch. 7;
Ys ch. 6;
Herv 5, 9, 94, 97 (FAS I 416, 421-22, 425);
ÖOdd 97 (ch. XXVIII 8, XXIX 2, FAS II 211);
HrólfG 31, 39-40 ch. 20, 25 (FAS III 116, 128-29);
HjÖlv 466-67 ch. 7;
HálfdBr 563 ch. 2;
Bósa 87, 91 ch. 6;
Friðþj VII 4 (FAS II 82);
ÁsmK 85, 98 ch. 4, 9 (FAS II 470, 480, 482);
FlóresS XII 16;
Villif 3, 24, 42-43, 61, 63 ch. 1, 12,19, 28;
Mágus ch. 60;
Andr 11, 80;
Herrm 451 n.;
Reuschel 70;
Schlauch 105:
 »berserksgangr«.

F1041.8.9.

Madness from regret that knight has forsaken his wife.

References:
Íven IX 7 ff.

F1041.8.10.

Madness (rage) from hearing about brother's death.

References:
clothes torn, etc:
 HéðinH 14-15 ch. 17.

F1041.9.

Extraordinary illness.

References:
cf. F1041.21.1.

F1041.9.1.

Going to bed for sorrow.

F1041.9.1.1.

Man keeps to his bed, mourning over drowned son.

References:
Eg LXXVIII.

F1041.9.1.2.

King keeps to his bed, mourning over vanished bride.

References:
JarlmH 27 ch. 14.

F1041.9.1.3.

Woman keeps to her bed by announcement of lover's death.

References:
Flov 147, 191 ch. 18, 12.

F1041.9.3.

Illness from shame of enemies' scorn.

References:
RagnarL ch. 13 (12) (FAS I 274).

F1041.11.

Laughing and crying at the same time (sundry reasons given).

F1041.11.1.

Laughter from chagrin.

References:
cf. H1561.6.
SgFIII 30 =
Völs ch. 32 (30);
ÖOdd 107 (ch. XXX 6, FAS II 223).

F1041.11.2.

Man turns pale, red, blue, etc. from emotion or strain.

References:
cf. T24.5.
RagnarL ch. 16 (FAS I 284-86);
Þiðr II 380;
Tóka 136 (FMS V 301);
SaulusN (FjórarR) 57 ch. 10.

F1041.16.

Extraordinary physical reaction to anger.

References:
cf. F1041.2;
N349.

F1041.16.1.

Man spits fire when enraged.

References:
cf. F582.2.
Þiðr II 248, 325.

F1041.16.6.

Extraordinary physical reaction of angry warriors in battle.

References:
cf. F1041.8.6.

F1041.16.6.8.

Angry warrior's breath makes adversary's armor so hot that he must surrender.

References:
Þiðr II 325-26.

F1041.16.6.9.

Bowstring (arrow, oars) breaks at angry warror's grasp.

References:
Friðþj X 3 (FAS II 88, 498 ch. 4);
of Einarr Þambarskelfir:
 cf. ÓláfTr ch. 108 in Hkr I, ch. 251 in FMS II 320, ch. 379 in Flb I 486, by Odd I ch. 60, II ch. 69.

F1041.16.7.

King about to kill foster-son due to his evil explanation of dream: both jump into sea and are drowned.

References:
cf. F1041.16;
N349.
Sögubr 10-12 ch. 3 (FAS I 372-73).

F1041.16.9.

Angry chief beheads sentinel who does not recognize him.

References:
cf. N340.
Þiðr II 352.

F1041.16.10.

Man throws cereal and spoon on the floor because he is supposed to eat together with his brother.

References:
ÞorstVík 428 ch. 16.

F1041.16.11.

Earl throws jar of water after undesired messenger.

References:
(y.) Bósa 74 ch. 3.

F1041.21.

Reactions to excessive grief.

F1041.21.1.

Illness from excessive grief.

References:
Völs ch. 31 (29);
Flov 147, 191 ch. 18, 12.

F1041.21.1.1.

Tears of blood from excessive grief.

References:
RagnarL 140-42 ch. 10 (9) (FAS I 262-64, Skj II B 254-55);
RagnarS ch. 2 in Hb 460 (FAS I 348-49).

F1041.21.2.

Man swells from excessive grief.

References:
Eg LXXVIII 14;
Völs ch. 31 (29);
cf. LiestølUpph 167.

F1041.21.3.

Refusal to eat from excessive grief.

References:
Eg LXXVIII 14 ff.;
Völs ch. 31 (29)/
cf. T71;
HjÖlv 511-14 ch. 21;
Þiðr II 249-53;
Part 29.

F1041.21.4.

Man cries at hearirrg of friend's death.

References:
Þiðr II 358.

F1041.21.5.

Men senseless from grief at hearing of father's death: one doesn't feel that he cuts himself with his knife (spear); the other presses dice so that he bleeds.

References:
RagnarL ch. 16 (FAS I 284-86) =
Saxo lib. IX c. V 2-3/
Herrm 655.

F1041.21.7.

Swooning from grief.

References:
SörlaSt 434 ch. 15;
HjÖlv 505 ch. 19;
HálfdE IX 3 (FAS III 532);
Vígl 64, 73 ch. 11, 15;
ÁsmS 11b-h;
Þiðr I 187;
HaraldHr 268;
Bevers 234 ch. 16;
cf. Signý:
 HrólfKr 12 ch. 3 (FAS I 11).

F1045.

Night spent in tree.

References:
Orkn 104 ch. 40;
ÞorstB 181 ch. 4;
cf. Sigþ ch. 12;
Úlf 189.

F1061.

Flame as miraculous index.

References:
cf. D1271;
E742;
F1041.16.1;
H41.3;
V222.1;
V222.2.
ÞorstUxaf 259 (FMS III 128)/
cf. Binns 1953 55 ff.

F1061.4.

Flame indicates place where innocent person was murdered.

References:
Orkn 324 ch. 109.

F1068.

Realistic dream.

References:
cf. J157.
Reykd ch. 19.

F1068.1.

Tokens from dream. Man brings objects received during dream.

References:
cf. D812.8;
D812.12.1.
GullÞ ch. 3;
ÓláfTr ch. 200 in FMS II 147;
ÞorstUxaf 253-55 (FMS III 114-19, FjÍsl 447-51);
GHrólf 313 ch. 27;
RémK 12-23 ch. 5-8;
spear found after direction in dream:
 Gering I 62.

F1068.2.

Wound received in dream.

References:
Álafl 106 ch. XII 1-4.

F1068.2.1.

Man is maltreated in dream so that he feels it next day.

References:
blinded:
 BárðSn 44-45 ch. 21;
headache from stroke:
 Sigþ ch. 7;
mark of goldpenny in the hand:
 ÞórNef in FMS V 319 (FjÍsl 362-63).

F1068.2.2.

Fight in dream, with real result.

References:
ÞorstUxaf 253-55 (FMS III 114-19).

F1071.

Prodigious jump.

References:
cf. F684;
N513.1.
HálfdBr 578 ch. 9;
JarlmH 41 ch. 23;
Þorgr 18-19 ch. 4;
SigrgFr 68 ch. 8.

F1088.

Extraordínary escapes.

References:
cf. D2088.

F1088.3.

Extraordinary escape from drowning.

References:
cf. F420.5.1.1.1;
R138.

F1096.

Person lives on after being cut through by sword.

F1096.2.

Person lives an with intestines exposed.

References:
Saxo lib. VI c. VII 9-14 =
Herrm 436.

F1096.3.

Severed head bites earth.

References:
Saxo lib. VIII c. VIII 12 =
Herrm 565.

F1098.

Object miraculously mended.

F1098.0.1.

Object miraculously broken.

References:
cf. silver cup miraculously divided:
 Bisk II 127.

G.

Ogres.

G10-399.

Kinds of ogres.

G10-99.

Cannibals and cannibalism.

G10-49.

Regular cannibalism.

G10.

Cannibalism.

References:
Heimslýsing in Hb 165.

G11.

Kinds of cannibals.

G11.2.

Cannibal giant.

References:
KetilH 114-15 ch. 2;
HálfdBr 569 ch. 4;
Amb 124 ch. 23;
BárðSn 32 ch. 15:
 »hrossakjöt ok manna«;
cf. Hræsvelgr:
 Vafþr 37/
 Gylf ch. 9 (18) =
 MC 276, cf. 275, 281.

G11.3.

Cannibal witch.

References:
ÓláfH ch. 141 in Hkr II 335, ch. 137 in FMS IV 339;
giantess cooks human flesh and horse meat:
 SörlaSt 412 ch. 3;
HálfdBr 569 ch. 4.

G11.13.

Gambling cannibal.

References:
cf. G570.

G20.

Ghouls.

References:
Persons eat corpses.
cf. G11.2.

G50-79.

Occasional cannibalism.

G60.

Human flesh eaten unwittingly.

G61.

Relative's flesh eaten unwittingly.

References:
cf. Q478.

G70.

Occasional cannibalism - deliberate.

G76.

Aged person eaten.

References:
Heimslýsing in Hb 165.

G80.

Other motifs dealing with cannibals.

G84.

Fee-fi-fo-fum.

References:
cf. G532.

G100-199.

Giant ogres.

References:
cf. A162.1;
F531.

G100.

Giant ogre. Polyphemus.

G120.

Physical characteristics of giant ogres.

G121.

Blind giant ogre.

References:
cf. F531.1.1.1.1;
F531.1.1.3.
EgÁsm IX 6 (FAS III 383 ff.);
(y.) Bósa 108-12 ch. 10-11;
Sigþ ch. 8;
Polyfem:
 Reuschel 1l2.

G125.

Fire-spewing giantess.

References:
SörlaSt 413-14 ch. 3;
OrmSt 521 (FMS III 214);
cf. Bósa 6-7 ch. 2.

G150.

Giant ogres - miscellaneous.

G152.

Giant herdsman.

References:
SigrgFr 93-98 ch. 15.

G200-299.

Witches.

G100.

Witch.

References:
cf. D97.
Eyrb XV 9 ff.;
GíslaS ch. 11;
Fóstbr ch. 9;
Hávarð ch. 19, 21;
GrímL 145-47 ch. 1;
Bæring 108 ch. 22;
Andr 70-71.

G203.

Origin of witches.

References:
Helga supposed to be »tröll«, because she came to land on an ice sheet:
 BárðSn 9 ch. 5.

G203.1.

Witch daughter of fairy and man.

References:
cf. F305.
Skuld, »hin mesta galdrakind« is »af álfum komin í móðurætt sína«:
 HrólfKr 94-95 ch. 31 (FAS I 96).

G204.

Girl in service of witch.

References:
Saxo lib. VII c. IV 4 =
Herrm 485.

G205.

Witch stepmother.

References:
cf. M411.1.1;
P18.1;
S31.
Ys ch. 14;
HjÖlv 457-48, 471, 515-16 ch. 3, 8, 22;
Þiðr II 268-69;
SigrgFr 83 ch. 111;
Vald 60-63, 72-76 ch. 1-3;
JónL in ZDPh XXVI16-17;
Saxo lib. II c. II 1;
Schlauch 83.

G110.

Form of witch.

G211.

Witch in animal form.

References:
cf. 0630; F531.1.8.

G211.1.

Witch in form of domestic beast.

G211.1.1.

Witch in form of horse.

References:
cf. D131.
Saxo lib. V c. XVI 2.

G211.1.3.

Witch in form of cow.

References:
cf. D133.1.
Saxo lib. V c. XVI 2 =
Herrm 382.

G211.1.7.

Witch in form of cat.

References:
OrmSt 526-30 (FMS III 214-24, FjÍsl 209-18);
Kóngab 25.

G211.

Witch inform of wild beast.

G211.1.

Witch in form of bear.

References:
cf. ÞorstUxaf 257 (ch. 9 in FMS III 123; FjÍsl 455):
 »loðin öll útan sem grábjörn«.

G211.2.2.

Witch in form of wolf.

References:
cf. D113.1.
Völs ch. 5, 8-9;
SigrgFr 83 ch. 11, ZDPh XXVI 16.

G211.7.

Witch in form of fish or sea mammal.

References:
cf. B17.2.1;
D127;
F420.5.2.7.2;
G252.1.

G211.9.

Witch in form of mythical animal.

References:
cf. D659.2.
ÖOdd 127 (FAS II 243):
 »finngálkn« (cf. B57);
HjÖlv 507-08 ch. 20/
Þorgr 23-30 ch. 5:
 »gammr« (cf. B31.2).

G211.9.1.

Witch in form of dragon.

References:
cf. D199.2.
Þiðr II 271-75;
Fertram ch. 12-14, ZDPh XXVI 23;
KáraK 64 ch. 31.

G213.

Witch with extraordinary eyes.

G213.1.

One-eyed witch.

References:
cf. F531.1.1.1.
HjÖlv 482 ch. 12.

G219.

Form of witch - miscellaneous.

G219.4.

Witch with very long hair.

References:
cf. F555.3.
cf. HjÖlv 480 ch. 12;
KetilH 131 ch. 5;
reaches the ground:
 Amb 112-14 ch. 19.

G219.7.

Black witch.

References:
cf. F527.5.
KetilH 127 ch. 5;
(y.) Bósa 108, 113 ch. 10, 12;
OrmSt 527 (FMS III 214).

G219.8.

Tailed witch.

G219.8.1.

Witch with fifteen tails.

References:
Grýla:
 Sturl I 344 =
 Skj II 60;
cf. Olrik-E I 942.

G220.

Characteristics of witches.

G221.

Strength of witches.

G221.3.

Witch has extraordinary bodily strength.

References:
BárðSn 9 ch. 5.

G224.

Source of witch's magic.

References:
cf. D1733.4.

G225.

Witch's familiar spirit.

G225.5.

Witch has an army of dragons, lions, and bears.

References:
cf. B268.4.

G229.

Characteristics of witches - miscellaneous.

G229.4.

Invulnerability of witches.

References:
cf. D1840.

G229.5.

Beautiful witch.

References:
cf. F531.1.0.1.1.
IllGr 656 ch. 5;
Þiðr II 268-69;
RémK 23 ch. 6;
Bæring 108 ch. 22.

G240.

Habits of witches.

G241.

Witch rides.

References:
cf. A136.1;
E262;
F455.3.3.
Háv 155:
 »túnriður«;
Harb 20:
 »myrkriður«;
HHj 15/
Eyrb XVI 5-6:
 »kveldriða«;
Njála CXXV 7/
KetilH 131 ch. 5:
 »gandreið«;
cf. Vries 65;
Reuschel 109;
Dehmer 103;
Schlauch 13;
Trolldom 100 ff.;
MC 300.

G241.1.

Witch rides on unusual animal.

G241.1.1.

Witch rides on wolf.

References:
HHj in BuggeE 176-77;
Gylf ch. 33 (49):
Forspjallsljóð st. 10 in BuggeE 373;
HaraldH ch. 81 in Hkr III 194, ch. 114 in FMS
VI 403;
Hemings þáttr ch. 19 in Hb 337;
cf. LiestølSF 209, 212-20:
 »Trollkvinne og ulv«.

G241.1.5.

Witch rides on whale.

References:
cf. F420.1.3.
Friðþj VI 16 (FAS II 79-80, 494).

G241.1.6.

Witch rides on cattle.

References:
cf. Eyrb ch. 34 =
MC 302.

G241.2.

Witch rides on person.

References:
is »kveldriða« (cf. G241):
 IllGr 650 ch. 2.

G242.

Witch flies through air.

G242.1.

Witch flies through air on broomstick, »krókstafr«.

References:
KetilH 131 ch. 5/
cf. ÞorstB 176-78 ch. 2;
MC 301.

G243.

Witch's sabbath.

References:
KetilH 131 ch. 5 =
MC 301:
 »tröllaþing«/
 cf. F455.

G249.

Habits of witches - miscellaneous.

G249.4.

Witch (ogre) returns late home and leaves early.

References:
Álafl V 10-11;
HálfdE XVII-XVIII 7.

G250.

Recognition of witches.

G252.

Witch in form of cat has hand cut off.

References:
cf. G303.3.3.4.2.
Kóngab 14-15.

G252.1.

Witch killed as whale. She herself is sitting at home.

References:
cf. F420.1.1.3.
Friðþj ch. 5-6;
Korm ch. 18.

G260.

Evil deeds of witches.

References:
cf. R111.1.8.

G262.

Murderous witch.

References:
cf. G11.3.
cf. Gunnhildr in HákonG ch. 31 in Hkr I 216 (Kispingr).

G262.1.

Witch sucks blood.

References:
Grímr:
 GHrólf 241 ch. 2;
Nótt:
 Álafl XVI 3-4.

G263.

Witch injures, enchants or transforms.

References:
HálfdBr 560 ch. 1;
Álafl ch. IV;
Þiðr II 268-9;
Kóngab 15;
Schlauch 83.

G263.1.

Witch transforms person to animal.

References:
crane:
 Gering I 273.

G263.1.1.

Witch transforms man to bear.

References:
HrólfKr 49-53 ch. 19-20 (FAS I ch. 25-26).

G263.4.

Witch causes sickness.

References:
cf. G2064.
Eyrb ch. 16;
Amb 44 ch. 9.

G263.5.

Witch revives dead.

References:
Kóngab 15;
Fertram in ZDPh XXVI 23.

G265.

Witch abuses property.

G265.3.

Witch rides horse at night.

References:
Eyrb ch. 16.

G265.4.

Witches cause disease or death of animals.

References:
MC 302/
cf. G241.

G269.

Evil deeds of witches - miscellaneous.

G269.4.

Curse by disappointed witch.

References:
cf. M411.12.

G269.4.1.

Curse by other angry ogres or ogress.

References:
Nornag 69-74 ch. 8 (Flb I 355, FAS I 333);
HálfH V 7-10;
VestfjGr 168-70;
Álafl IV.

G269.8.

Ship wrecked by witch.

References:
cf. F420.5.2.7.3.

G170.

Witch overcome or escaped.

References:
cf. Q422;
Q451.6.2.

G271.

Witch exorcised.

References:
cf. D2176.

G271.2.

Witch exorcised by use of religious ceremony, object, or charm.

G271.2.1.

Sign of the cross marked on bewitched object breaks witch spell.

References:
ÁsmFl 175, cf. 174-76:
 »rista reita«, draw magic lines around the house of witch.

G271.2.2.

Witch exorcised by holy water.

References:
Sturl I 230 =
Bisk I 464;
cf. of trolls:
 ÓláfTr ch. 213 in FMS II 189, by Odd ch. 60 (48).

G213.

Witch rendered powerless.

G273.1.

Witch powerless when one makes sign of cross.

References:
cf. G271.2.1.

G273.1.1.

Witch powerless from lightbeam sent by saint.

References:
ÞorstUxaf 259 (FMS III 128).

G273.5.

Witches powerless at crossroads.

G273.5.1.

Witch burned by furrows drawn round her home.

References:
ÁsmFl 174-76.

G215.

Witch (giantess) defeated.

References:
cf. G500;
Q422.
hand cut off »tröllkona«:
 Flóam ch. 24.

G275.3.

Witch burned.

References:
cf. Q414.0.10.
Vsp 21;
cf. saved from being burned:
 Álafl XVII 10-21.

G275.4.

Seven-headed witch defeated by throwing egg at each head.

G275.4.1.

Witch killed, as egg with her soul is crushed against her forehead.

References:
(y.) Bósa 113 ch. 12;
cf. E711.1.

G275.8.

Hero kills witch.

References:
cf. G500.1;
G512.7;
H1562.8.
GullÞ ch.17;
HrólfG 54-55 ch. 32 (FAS III 155-56);
BárðSn 17 ch. 9, 34-35 ch. 16;
IllGr 650 ch. 2;
Friðþj VIII I (FAS II 84);
ÞorstUxaf 256 (FMS III 129);
back broken:
 OrmSt 530 (FMS III 224, FjÍsl 218);
cut in two pieces:
 Þiðr I 37, II 325-26;
HrólfKr 58-59, 107 ch. 22, 34 (FAS I 60, 109);
GrímL 146 ch. I;
SigrgFr 83 ch. 11;
SturlSt 622 ch. 16;
GunnarK 241;
in various other ways:
 KáraK 66 ch. 32.

G275.9.

Fighting and wrestling with witch.

References:
cf. G500.1;
H1562.8.
Grett LXV 1-10;
GrímL 148 ch. 1;
SörlaSt 413-14 ch. 3;
HjÖlv 482-86 ch. 12;
HálfdBr 570-73 ch. 4-6;
IllGr 650 ch. 2;
Bósa 28-29, 108, 113-14 ch. 8, 10, 12;
ÞorstUxaf 259-60 (FMS III 127-29);
OrmSt 530 (FMS III 224, FjÍsl 217-18);
BárðSn 17 ch. 9;
JarlmH 41-42 ch. 23;
Þiðr I 36-37;
SigrgFr 83 ch. 11;
Sigþ ch. 19;
Vilm 180-81 ch. 18;
ÁsmFl 178;
GunnarK 241;
ÚlfU ch. 1;
Fertram ch. 2;
KáraK 11-12 ch. 5.

G275.10.

Witch as participator in battle.

References:
cf. B268.4.
HjÖlv 480-86, 507-08 ch. 12. 20;
ÖOdd 135 (FAS II 254-55);
Fertram in ZDPh XXVI.

G280.

Witches- miscellaneous motifs.

References:
cf. E784;
M301.
»tröllkona« as ill-omen:
 HaraldH ch. 80-81 in Hkr III 193-95 =
 FMS VI 402-05.

G283.

Witches have control over weather.

References:
cf. D2140.
Eyrb XL 12-13;
Laxd ch. 35;
Reykd ch. 14;
HrólfKr 102-03 ch. 33 (FAS I 105);
Friðþj V, VI (FAS II 72 ff., 492 ff.);
IllGr 658-59 ch. 6; MC 283.

G284.

Witch as helper.

References:
Völs ch. 28 (26), 29 (27), 44 (42);
Bósa 6-7, 77 ch. 2, 4 (FAS III 196);
EgÁsm V 10 ff.;
Þorgr 23-30 ch. 5;
Amb 44 ch. 9.

G286.

Initiation into witchcraft.

References:
Völs ch. 29 (27);
refused:
 Bósa 6-7 ch. 2 (FAS III 196).

G300-399.

Other ogres.

G300.

Other ogres.

G303.

Devil.

References:
cf. C12;
D1810.2;
M210.

G303.3.

Forms in which the devil appears.

References:
cf. K1961.3.

G303.3.1.

The devil in human form.

G303.3.1.8.

Devil in form of priest.

References:
seduces monks:
 Gering I 104.

G303.3.1.12.

The devil in form of woman.

References:
Devil as lady spoils cup:
 Gering I 46;
as lady to seduce abbot:
 Gering I 95.

G303.3.3.

The devil in animal form.

References:
cf. Gering II 31.

G303.3.3.1.

Devil in form of domestic beast.

G303.3.3.1.1.

Devil in form of dog.

References:
Bevers 264 ch. 35;
Bisk I 446.

G303.3.3.1.3.

Devil as horse.

References:
Þiðr II 392-94.

G303.3.3.2.

Devil in form of wild beast.

G303.3.3.2.1.

Devil in form of wolf.

References:
cf. C12.

G303.3.3.4.

Devil in form of insect.

G303.3.3.4.2.

Devil in form of spider.

References:
as tempter, has leg cut off:
 Gering I 100;
cf. G252.

G303.4.

The devil's physical characteristics.

G303.4.1.

The devil's head.

G303.4.1.3.

Devil's beard.

G303.4.1.3.1.

Devil has a red beard.

References:
cf. A125.2;
J21.5.

G303.5.

How the devil is dressed.

G303.5.3.

The devil dressed in red.

References:
cf. J21.52.

G303.6.

Circumstances of the devil's appearance.

G303.6.2.

People to whom the devil appears.

G303.6.2.1.

Devil appears invisible among dancers.

References:
cf. ÓláfTr ch. 213 in FMS II 186, by Odd ch. 60 (48).

G303.9.

Deeds of the devil.

G303.9.1.

The devil as a builder.

References:
cf. F531.6.6.

G303.9.1.5.

Devil as builder of palaces.

References:
cf. Loki:
 Gylf ch. 25 (42) =
 MC 140.

G303.9.4.

The devil as a tempter.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 213 in FMS II 183, by Odd ch. 60 (48);
Gering I 95 ff.

G303.16.

How the devil's power may be escaped or avoided.

G303.16.2.

Devil's power over one avoided by prayer.

References:
cf. V50.

G303.16.2.2.

Person saved from devil by prayer to Virgin Mary.

References:
cf. V250.

G303.16.3.

Devil's power avoided by the cross.

G303.16.3.1.

Devil driven away by cross.

References:
Gering I 154/
cf. evil spirit:
 Gering I 304.

G303.16.19.

Miscellaneous ways in which the devil may be escaped or his power destroyed.

G303.16.19.18.

Catching the devil.

References:
by smith's tongs:
 Gering I 46.

G304.

Troll as ogre.

References:
cf. F455.

G304.2.

Characteristics of trolls.

References:
cf. F531.6.11;
G303.16.

G304.2.4.

Antipathies of trolls.

G304.2.4.1.

Trolls cannot endure churchbells.

References:
ÞorstSkelk 417 (FMS III 201-02).

G304.2.5.

Troll bursts when sun shines on him.

References:
cf. F451.3.2.1;
F531.6.12.2.
tröllkona:
 Grett LXV 9.

G308.

Sea monster.

References:
cf. F420.
(y.) ÖOdd 131-32 (FAS II 248-49);
cf. Fritzner I 686:
 »hafgufa«.

G308.1.

Fight with sea-( lake-) monster.

References:
Saxo lib. I c. VIII II =
Herrm 101.

G310.

Ogres with characteristic methods.

G312.

Cannibal ogre.

G312.1.

Pishachas (Sanskrit: पिशाच, Piśāca).

References:
Drinks blood and eats human flesh.
cf. G262.1.
cf. Fenris-úlfr:
 Vsp 41.

G314.

Pine bender. Kills victims by springing tree.

References:
cf. Saxo lib. VII c. IX 7 =
Herrm 505.

G316.

Giant robber with club (dog).

References:
cf. F531.4.5.3.
Vatnsd III ff., XLI ff.;
ÞorstVík 423 ch. 15;
HálfdE XVI 8-XVIII 7;
Álafl XVII 3-5;
HringH 6-9 ch. 2-3;
VestfjGr 168-70.

G350.

Animal ogres.

References:
cf. B16.

G352.

Wild beast as ogre.

G352.1.

Wolf as ogre.

References:
cf. G212.1.

G353.

Bird as ogre.

References:
cf. B31.2.

G353.2.

Eagle as ogre.

References:
cf. F531.1.8.7.
Vsp 50;
Skírn 27;
KetilH 136 ch. 5;
ÞorstB 179 ch. 3.

G400-499.

Falling into ogre's power.

G400.

Person falls into ogre's power.

G405.

Man on hunt falls into ogre's power.

References:
cf. N771.
HjÖlv 471 ch. 9.

G405.1.

Men in driving boat (ship) fall into ogre's power.

References:
cf. G121;
G501;
G511.
HálfdBr 569-71 ch. 4-5;
SörlaSt 410-17 ch. 2-4;
Part 32-39;
cf. OrmSt 526-31.

G440.

Ogre abducts person.

References:
cf. R11.

G450.

Falling into ogre's power - miscellaneous.

G462.

Person as servant in ogre's house.

References:
cf. G204.

G462.1.

Hero as giant's (ogre's) goatherd.

References:
Völs ch. 9;
EgÁsm IX 8 ff.

G466.

Lousing as task set by ogre.

References:
cf. HjÖlv 471 ch. 9.

G477.

Ogre kills men and rapes women.

References:
Herv 1-2;
Sigþ S2-S3.

G500-599.

Ogre defeated.

G500.

Ogre defeated.

References:
cf. F531.6.12.6;
H1562.8.

G500.1.

Ogre (ogress) defeated or killed in single combat (»glima«) (often together with G530.2 or N812.3).

References:
cf. G275.8;
H1166.1.
OrmSt 530 (FMS III 224, FjÍsl 218);
JökulþB 77;
Fertram ch. 2;
Andr 53-56;
Heinzel 53;
Dehmer 51 ff.;
Reuschel 111;
cf. the fight of Grettir (F531.6.2.2.3):
 Schlauch 109 ff.

G501.

Stupid ogre. cf. G500.1.

G510.

Ogre killed, maimed, or captured.

References:
cf. G275.

G510.4.

Hero overcomes devastating animal.

References:
cf. B16.

G511.

Ogre blinded.

References:
cf. S165.
HrólfG 34-37 ch. 22-23 (FAS III 119-27);
EgÁsm 45-48 ch. X 1-14 (FAS III 384-86);
cf. HálfH ch. X 7-10;
Reuschel 112.

G512.

Ogre killed.

References:
cf. F531.6.12.6;
Z312.3.

G512.6.

Giant killed by cutting his foot (feet) off.

References:
cf. S162.
Yngv 19-20;
Þiðr II 377-84.

G512.7.

Backbone of ogre's old mother broken.

References:
cf. G275.8;
H1562.8.
BárðSn 34-35 ch. 16;
OrmSt 530.

G514.

Ogre captured.

References:
cf. G671.

G519.

Ogre killed through other tricks.

References:
cf. K337;
K824.1;
K1011.

G519.1.

Ogre's wife killed through other tricks.

G519.1.3.

Ogress lured in bridal bed and killed.

References:
JarlmH 39-41 ch. 21-23 (cf. T58).

G519.2.

Ogre killed with his own iron bar.

References:
cf. F531.4.5.2;
K818.2;
Z312.2.
HjÖlv 487-88 ch. 13;
Þiðr I 389-92.

G519.5.

Giant ogre tricked into running round a tree the branches of which catch the strokes of his iron bar, until he falls down dead.

References:
Sigþ 222, 226 ch. 41-42.

G530.

Ogre's relative aids hero.

References:
cf. F531.5.7.1.2;
R162.

G530.1.

Help from ogre's wife (mistress).

References:
cf. J155.
Háv 108;
Hym 8-9/
cf. MC 54, 87/
Leyen 46;
abducted woman:
 Part 34-35;
cf. Dehmer 81 ff.

G530.2.

Help from ogre's daughter (or son).

References:
Kjaln ch. 14 ff.;
HálfdBr 574-75 ch. 7;
HjÖlv 471-73 ch. 9;
EgÁsm V 5 ff.;
ÁsmFl 174-76;
OrmSt 530;
HringH 6-9 ch. 2-3;
Vald 58 ch. 1;
Blómst 39-41 ch. 24;
cf. ÞorstVík 430 ch. 16;
Vilm ch. 12-13.

G530.5.

Help from old woman in ogre's house.

References:
cf. EgÁsm XV 18 (FAS III 400).

G532.

Hero hidden and ogre deceived by his wife (daughter) when he says that he smells human blood.

References:
cf. HaraldHárf ch. 32 in Hkr I 145;
Fær ch. 10/
cf. LiestølUpph 157-58.

G535.

Captive woman in ogre's house helps hero.

References:
Ector ch. 5;
cf. Dehmer 81 ff.

G550.

Rescue from ogre.

References:
HálfdBr 568-72 ch. 4-5;
Sigþ 220-27 ch. 40-42;
Amb 124-26 ch. 23.

G551.

Rescue from ogre by relative.

G551.4.

One brother rescues another from ogre.

G551.4.1.

One foster-brother rescues another from ogre.

References:
cf. P273.
OrmSt 526-31;
JarlmH 41-42 ch. 23.

G570.

Ogre overawed.

References:
cf. G610.
in gambling:
 VilhSj 13-22 ch. 7-10.

G580.

Ogre otherwise subdued.

G584.

Ogre polluting the wells driven away by shooting.

References:
HálfH V 7-10 (FAS II 28-29).

G600-699.

Other ogre motifs.

G610.

Theft from ogre.

References:
cf. D838.6;
K337.
EgÁsm X 12-13/
cf. Polyfem-motif:
 xxxiv n. (FAS III 386).

G614.

Killing of ogre's cattle, sheep, etc. brings on ogre's anger.

References:
EgÁsm V 8 ff. (FAS III 371 ff.)/
cf. Andrews 1913 625;
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 4-5 =
Herrm 586.

G630.

Characteristics of ogres.

References:
cf. G249.4.

G635.

Ogre revives after limbs are severed.

References:
cf. E780.
cf. Þiðr I 37.

G639.

Ogress lives in water.

References:
cf. F420;
F426.
HjÖlv 482 ch. 12: 9
 »trölllkonur«.

G650.

Unclassified ogre motifs.

G671.

Wild man released from captivity aids hero.

References:
Svási:
 HálfdS ch. 8 in Hkr I 96 = ch. 5-6 in FMS X 171 ff.;
cf. Moe 1926 113 ff.;
Aarne 502.

G672.

Hero in service of wild man.

References:
Saxo lib. VI c. IV 4-7 =
Herrm 402.

H.

Tests.

H10-199.

Identity tests: recognition.

H10.

Recognition through common knowledge.

References:
Þiðr I 200;
Kóngab 49-50;
RémK 218-31 ch. 42-43.

H11.

Recognition through story-telling.

References:
Þiðr II 385-87;
ÁsmFl 179;
Schlauch 61.

H11.1.

Recognition by telling life history.

References:
EgÁsm V 18-XIII 12 (FAS II 374 ff.);
FlóresS XIX-XXII;
ÁsmVík 40-44 ch. 20-22;
Kóngab 29-34;
Blómst 37-44 ch. 24-25;
cf. GHrólf 311 ff. ch. 26;
IllGr 656-58 ch. 5;
RémK 345 ch. 67;
NikL 30-34 ch. 10.

H13.

Recognition by overheard conversation (usually with animals or objects). Person not daring to reveal self directly thus attracts attention and recognition.

References:
cf. K649.6;
T69.4.
cf. Schlauch 73 ad Hróaþ.

H18.

Recognition by password.

References:
cf. three questions must be answered, before messenger from St. Andrew is admitted:
 Gering I 99.

H20.

Recognition by resemblance.

References:
ÁsmK 92-93 ch. 7 (FAS II 477-78).

H30.

Recognition through personal peculiarities.

H31.

Recognition by unique ability.

H31.1.

Recognition by unique ability to dislodge sword.

References:
cf. D1654.4.

H31.8.

Recognition by unique ability to shoot, swim, and drink.

References:
cf. F696.
ÖOdd 146-67 (ch. XXXVIII-XL, FAS II 263-82, 542-51).

H32.

Recognition by extraordinary prowess.

References:
ÞorstUxaf 253 (FMS III 113, FjÍsl 446);
Þiðr II 385.

H35.

Recognition by unique manner of performing an act.

H35.2.

Recognition by unique cookery.

References:
HaraldHr 268-69.

H36.

Recognition by exact filling of clothes.

H36.1.

Slipper test.

References:
cf. H322.4.
cf. Þiðr II 82-83;
VilhSj 120 ch. 56.

H38.

Person's rank betrayed by habitual conversation.

References:
Gering I 212-15.

H38.2.

Impostor of low origin recognized by habitual speech.

H38.2.3.

Recognition of substituted bride by her habitual conversation.

References:
cf. Völs ch. 12/
Schlauch 70 <
Ranke 1955 47-50.

H38.3.

Slave recognized on his conversation, habits, and character.

References:
Friðþj VI 9 (FAS II 76, 493);
HálfH XVII (FAS II 59-60);
HálfdE II 6 (FAS III 521).

H41.

Recognition of royalty by personal characteristics or traits.

References:
cf. H71.
SigJórs ch. 9 in FMS VII 87;
Sverr ch. 53 in Flb II 587;
HálfH ch. 17 (FAS II 59-60);
HálfdE II 6 (FAS III 521).

H41.3.

Test of king: his candle lights itself.

References:
Gering I 64.

H41.5.

Unknown prince shows his kingly qualities in dealing with his playmates.

References:
Ldb ch. 164/
cf. Skj I 5;
ÓláfTr ch. 46 in FMS I 78;
OddÓláfTr ch. 8;
ÓláfH ch. 76 in Hkr II 132, ch. 74 in FMS IV 153;
Sturl I 2;
HálfH ch. XVII (FAS II 59-60).

H41.6.

Prophecy for newborn princesses: the one who takes gold in the mouth will be married to a prince; the one who takes hawkweed, to a peasant.

References:
Vilm 140-141 ch. 1.

H50.

Recognition by bodily marks or physical attributes.

H51.

Recognition by scar.

References:
HrolfKr 80 ch. 27 (FAS I 81-82);
Ajax 95-97 (= Aarne 550).

H56.

Recognition by wound.

References:
cf. K1872.4.

H57.

Recognition by missing member.

H57.2.

Recognition by missing finger.

References:
ÁsmVík 11, 29-32 ch. 5, 14.

H61.

Recognition by ornaments under skin.

H61.3.

Recognition by means of ring enclosed in wound.

References:
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 13 =
Leyen 36;
MC 104.

H62.

Recognition of transformed person (animal).

H62.1.

Recognition of person transformed to animal.

H62.1.1.

Person transformed to animal recognized by his eyes.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 27 (18);
Eyrb XVIII 9;
Laxd ch. 18;
Korm ch. 18;
HrólfKr 50 ch. 20;
KetilH 116-17 ch. 3;
Álafl X 2.

H71.

Marks of royalty.

References:
cf. H41.

H71.5.

Cross between shoulders as sign of royalty (nobility).

References:
Sverr ch. 102 in Flb II 636;
JarlmH 4 ch. 4.

H71.6.

Bright eyes as sign of royalty (nobility).

References:
cf. H1550.1;
F541.
Rþ 35;
HHu I 6;
Knytl ch. 20;
ÓláfH ch. 25 in FMS IV 38/
cf. Skj I 242;
HrólfKr 23 ch. 7;
Völs ch. 13, 23 (22), 30 (28), 41-42 (39-40);
GHrólf 264, 292-94 ch. 9, 20;
Saxo lib. II c. II 5, lib. VII c. X 18.

H71.10.

Marvel as sign of royalty.

References:
fleet carries king Sverrir and his men, but sinks as soon as he gets off:
 Sverr ch. 13 in FMS VIII 32.

H75.

Identification by a hair.

H75.4.

Recognition by golden hair.

References:
lock cut off:
 Herv 45-46, 123-24 (FAS I 456-58).

H75.5.

Identification by wolf's hair.

References:
cf. H82.5.

H79.

Recognition by physical attributes - miscellaneous.

References:
cf. A1650.

H79.3.

Recognition by voice.

References:
Þiðr I 176-77.

H80.

Identification by tokens.

H81.

Clandestine lover recognized by tokens.

References:
cf. T475.

H81.3.

Clandestine visit of lover to queen betrayed by token.

References:
Herv 45-46, 123-24 (cf. H75.4).

H82.

Identifying tokens sent with messenger. Usually a ring.

References:
cf. H94.
RagnarL;
RagnarS;
AtlaÓ;
HrafnþH (cf. H94);
HálfdB 9, 11 ch. 5, 7;
ÞórNef 90 (FMS IV 176, FjÍsl 347).

H82.2.

Marriage tokens identifying lover.

References:
Friðþj XI 15 (FAS II 93, 500);
ÁsmVík 39 ch. 19-20.

H82.3.

Tokens between lovers.

References:
HrólfKr 51-59 ch. 20;
SturlSt 604 ch. 9;
Þiðr II 149-50;
SigrgFr 102 ch. 15;
VilhSj 42-50 ch. 20-22.

H82.4.

Ring sent from husband to wife as taken that he has been baptized, and that she should also be.

References:
EgilSíðuH in FMS V 327-28.

H82.5.

Token sent as warning.

References:
ring with wolf's hair:
 Akv 8 =
 Völs ch. 35 (33);
Saxo lib. III c. VI 10 =
Herrm 253;
cf. queen Isolde's symbolic warning to her husband not to go on hunt:
 Þiðr II 122-23.

H82.6.

Token sent with youth to relatives that they may take care of him.

References:
cf. T645.
Laxd ch. 20-21 ;
Vatnsd III 24-V;
ÞorstUxaf 256 (FMS III 120, FjÍsl 452);
ÞorstVík 423, 428 ch. 15, 16;
HálfdBr 567 ch. 3.

H90.

Identification by ornaments.

H94.

Identification by ring.

References:
cf. H61.3;
H82;
H253.
Laxd ch. 20-21, 26;
Hávarð ch. 14;
ÓláfH ch. 69 in Hkr II 106;
ÓláfTr ch. 62, 193, 270 in FMS I 113, II 129, III 35, by Odd ch. 33 (25), 78 (65);
ÞorstUxaf 256 (FMS III 120, FjÍsl 452);
Fær ch. 40;
HrólfKr ch. 20-22 (FAS I 52-59);
RagnarL ch. 10 (9) (FAS I 262-64, Skj II 254-55);
RagnarS 460 ch. 2 (FAS I 348-49);
ÞorstVík 423 ch. 15;
Nornag 67 ch. 7 (Flb I 354, FAS I 331);
Gautr 54 n. ch. 1 (FAS III 9 n.), cf. introd. xxii;
ÁnB 359 ch. 7;
SturlSt 604 ch. 9;
HrafnþH 112 (FjÍsl 136);
SigrgFr 102 ch. 15;
VilhSj 42-50 ch. 20-22;
AtlaÓ 4 ch. 4;
HringH 17, 25 ch. 7, 11;
Villif 24-25, 29-30 ch. 12, 14;
ÁsmS fol. 9;
Fertram ch. 11;
Vald 71-72 ch. 2;
SkáldH 16-17 ch. 5.

H94.5.

Identification through broken ring.

References:
GíslaS ch. 8.

H100.

Identification by matching parts of divided token.

References:
cf. H75.4;
H94.5.
GíslaS 39 ch. 11 (XI 5):
 »penningr hálfr til jartegna«/
 cf. Dehmer 108;
Schlauch 107.

H101.

Identification by broken weapon.

References:
RagnarL 118-21 ch. 3 (2)-4 (3) (FAS I 239-42).

H105.

Parts of slain animals as token of slaying.

References:
cf. H3223;
P555.2.1.

H105.2.

Tongue as proof that man has been murdered.

H105.2.1.

Tongue of slain giant as proof of slaying.

References:
Þiðr I 366.

H105.5.

Ears, fingers, and noses of demons cut off as proof of killing them.

H105.5.3.

Beak and claws of monster (Gam or dragon) as proof of slaying.

References:
ÖOdd 119-20, 124 (FAS II 231-32, 238).

H105.6.

Identification between lovers by matching claw and leg of dragon.

References:
FlóresS XXVI 12-XXVII 2.

H106.

Identification by severed limbs.

H106.2.

Severed head as proof of killing.

References:
cf. P555.2.1.

H110.

Identfication by cloth or clothing.

H111.

Identification by garment.

References:
cf. K522.

H114.

Identification by glove.

References:
HálfdE XIX 5 (FAS III 548).

H120.

Identification by token - miscellaneous.

H125.

Identification by weapon.

References:
ÞorstVík 423 ch. 15.

H150.

Circumstances of recognition.

H151.

Attention drawn and recognition follows.

H151.1.

Attention drawn by magic objects: recognition follow.

Hl51.1.2.

Attention drawn by gold and silver decorated mouse: as princess turns after it, suitor recognizes her.

References:
Þiðr II 52.

H151.10.

Combat of unknown brothers brings about recognition.

References:
HrólfKr 56, 60-61 ch. 21, 23 (FAS I 57, 61-62).

H173.

Disguised man recognized by dog.

H173.3.

Animal first to recognize his returned master.

References:
Bevers 231-32 ch. 15.

H200-499.

Tests of truth.

References:
cf. B130. (Truth-telling animals).

H210.

Test of guilt or innocence.

References:
cf. D1318.
GísIll in FMS VII 31-32 (FjÍsl 67-68).

H217.

Decision made by contest.

H217.1.

Decision of victory by single combat or holmgang between army-leaders.

References:
Sörla 281 (FAS I 404 ch. 8);
ÞorstVík 444 ch. 21;
EgÁsm IV 5-12 (FAS III 369-70);
Sigþ ch. 38;
Þiðr II 356-57;
HringH 37-38 ch. 16;
Villif 36 ch. 16;
Mágus 131 ch. 52;
Bæring 118-19 ch. 31;
Bevers 262 ch. 34;
SigFót 1003;
RémK 176-87 ch. 32-34;
Nitida 34-35 ch. 5;
cf. Grett ch. 43;
ÁsmK 92-93 ch. 7 (FAS II 476-77).

H217.2.

Decision by single combat or holmgang of who is to marry girl.

References:
cf. F610.3.4.2.1 ;
H1561.2.1;
R111.1.9;
T151.1.
Sól 14 in BuggeE 359;
GunnlO 92 ch. 11 (22 in SUGNL, XIV 21-XVI ed. Mogk);
GíslaS II 13-25;
Reykd ch. 13;
ÓláfTr ch. 32 in Hkr, ch. 80 in FMS I 150, by Odd ch. 17 (11);
ÖOdd 100 (XXIX 14; FAS II 215);
FundNo in Flb I 220 (FAS II 20);
KetilH 125, 132, 136 ch. 4, 5;
ÞorstVík 388, 430 ch. 3-4, 16;
GHrólf 246-47 ch. 3 ff.;
HjÖlv 463-69 ch. 6-7;
SturlSt 598-610 ch. 6-10;
SigFót 1003-04;
Vígl 55 ch. 5;
Kjaln ch. 9;
Hell 52-53 ch. 30;
HálfdB 3 ch. 2;
HéðinH ch. 5;
RémK 38-41 ch. 9;
Vilm ch. 21;
Vígk ch. 1, 8;
Stark 4 ch. 1;
Part 21 ff.;
Gibbon ch. 7, 9;
Saxo lib. I c. III 3.

H217.3.

Holmgang to decide owner of gold, etc.

References:
cf. H1561.2.1.
Flóam ch. 17;
GunnlO ch. 7 (IX 11-14);
SturlSt 599-604, 608 ch. 7-8, 10.

H217.4.

Holmgang to decide who is to be king.

References:
GHrólf 246-47 ch. 3;
HéðinH 6-7 ch. 3.

H218.

Trial by combat.

References:
cf. H331.2.
Eg LXV 14 ff.;
Vatnsd ch. 33;
Íven X 45 ff., XII, XIII 13;
Vilm ch. 12;
Saxo lib. V c. V 6 =
Herrm 347.

H220.

Ordeals.

References:
for theft:
 GHrólf 301 ch. 23:
  »Björn bauð skírslur fyrir sik, sem landssiðr er til«.

H221.

Ordeal by fire.

References:
cf. H1199.10.
cf. garment does not burn:
 Knytl ch. 77 =
 Sögubr ch. 4 in FMS XI 420.

H221.2.

Ordeal by hot iron.

References:
Sturl I 56, 175, 289;
Bisk I 664;
Poppo:
 Fsk 75 ch. 15/
 ÓláfTr ch. 27 in Hkr I 302, ch. 70 in FMS I 129, by Odd ch. 15;
ÓláfH ch. 135 in Hkr II 306;
MagnúsS ch. 19, 26 Hkr III 289;
IngaK ch. 15 in Hkr III 370;
Eindriða þáttr ok Erlings in FMS V 308;
ÞórNef in FMS V 319;
Sögubr ch. 4 in FMS XI 420;
Sverr ch. 53 in Flb II 587;
Fær ch. 43;
ÁsmVík 17 ch. 9;
Gering I 49;
Saxo lib. X c. XI 4.

H221.4.

Ordeal by boiling water.

References:
Guðr III 6-11.

H222.

Ordeal by water. Guilt or innocence shown by ability to swim.

References:
cf. go through water with burning candle
 Sverr ch. 53 in Flb II 587.

H228.

Ordeal by creeping under a sod partially detached from the earth without its falling down, »ganga undir jarðarmen«.

References:
Laxd XVIII 17-22;
cf. Njála CXIX 18, CXXXIX 13;
Herrm 100/
Saxo lib. I c. VI 7;
Vries 43-44;
Vries 1928b 106-35.

H240.

Other tests of truth.

References:
cf. D1316 ff. *.
HaraldG ch. 14 in FMS VII 195 =
MagnúsBl ch. 11 in Hkr III 338:
heat as proof of God's grace?
Gering I 49, 127:
miracles as tokens of forgiveness;
Gering I 41: other miracles.

H241.

Worn-out shoes as proof of long journey.

References:
cf. H1583.1.

H248.

Test of death: to see whether person is dead or feigning.

H248.4.

Witch's test by pulling burning wood in the mouth of fallen warriors.

References:
Þiðr II 325-26.

H251.

Test of truth by magic object.

References:
cf. D1316.
Gering I 51: locks spring open as test of truth.

H251.2.

Stone of truth. When one stands on it be must utter truth.

References:
cf. D931.0.2;
D1316.1.

H252.

Act of truth.

References:
Frey's image disappeared and found in predicted place:
 Ldb ch. 226;
Kráka promises that her unborn son will have a serpent in his eye as proof that she speaks the truth:
 RagnarL ch. 9 (8) (FAS I 257);
cf. F541.1.4.

H253.

Oaths before gods as test of truth.

References:
cf. Þorgerðr Hölgabrúðr gives ring as token that she received sacrifice:
 Fær ch. 23.

H300-499.

Marriage tests.

H310.

Suitor tests.

References:
Alv;
Svarfd ch. 24-31;
HaraldHárf ch. 3 in Hkr I;
Friðþj ch. II 5 5 (FAS II 66, 489);
Saxo lib. III c. I 12, lib. V c. I 5;
Schlauch 107;
Reuschel 93:
 »Brautfahrten«.

H311.

Inspection test for suitors.

References:
cf. T55.
SturlSt 640-41 ch. 24;
GHrólf 291-92 ch. 20;
ÓláfTr ch. 80 in FMS I 149;
cf. Saxo lib. VII c. XI 8 =
Herrm 528.

H312.

Physical and mental requirements for suitors.

H312.3.

Suitors chosen with feet as only part seen.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 3 (56)/
cf. MC 104;
Vries 255;
Schröder 1927 31-33.

H312.4.

Successful suitor must have whitest hands.

H312.4.1.

Successful suitor must have the prettiest hands: not whitest, but dark with scars and gold rings.

References:
cf. F552.3.
ÁsmK 85-86 ch. 5 (FAS II 471)/
cf. Köhler-Bolte I 90.

H322.

Suitor test: finding princess.

H322.3.

Suitor test: bringing leg that fits into dragonclaw, left by the beloved of the princess.

References:
cf. H1332.
FlóresS XXVI 12-XXVII 2.

H322.4.

Suitor test: bringing maiden's lost shoe.

References:
cf. H36.1.
Vilm ch. 8, 23/
cf. HálfdE introd. 84.

H331.

Suitor contests: bride offered as prize.

References:
cf. Q112.0.4;
T68.

H331.1.

Suitor contest: difficult riding.

H331.1.5.

Suitor contest: riding through fire.

References:
cf. D1380.1.
Skírn 9, 17;
Skáldsk ch. 49 (41) =
Völs ch. 29 (27), cf. ch. 21 (20).

H331.2.

Suitor contest: tournament.

References:
cf. H217.2;
P561.

H331.4.

Suitor contest: shooting.

References:
cf. F661.
Vilm 189 ch. 21.

H332.

Suitor in contest with bride or member of her family.

H332.1.

Suitor in contest with bride.

H332.1.3.

Suitor test: to defeat bride in harping.

References:
Gibbon 15-16, 47-49 ch. 4, 8.

H332.1.4.

Suitor test: tournament with bride.

References:
(y.) Bósa 71-76 ch. 3.

H332.2.

Suitor contest with brother-in-law.

H332.3.

Suitor test: duel with father-in-law.

References:
Konr 80-81 ch. 10;
king will only give his daughter to the one who vanquishes him:
 Andr 70.

H335.

Tasks assigned suitors. Bride as prize for aecomplishment.

References:
cf. H933.2;
T68.1.
GHrólf 274, 285 ch. 15, 17;
SigrgFr 78-107 ch. 9-16;
Schlauch 104.

H335.0.1.

Bride helps suitor perform his tasks.

References:
cf. G530.2.
HjÖlv 498 ch. 15;
Þiðr I 230-32.

H331.1.

Suitor task: avenging bride's father's death before marriage.

References:
GHrólf 314, 349 ch. 27, 34.

H335.3.

Suitor task: killing ferocious animal.

References:
cf. H1154;
H1161;
T68.2.

H335.3.4.

Suitor task: to kill treasure-guarding snake lying around the princess's chamber.

References:
RagnarL ch. 2 (1)-4 (3) (FAS I 238-42);
RagnarS 458 ch. 1 (FAS I 346);
Bósa 62-63 ch. 16 (FAS III 233);
cf. GrønbechVFO IV 126.

H335.3.7.

Suitor task: to kill other monsters.

References:
homocentaurus:
 Kirial 11-12;
snake on treasure
 Ector ch. 7-8, 20;
wild she-wolf:
 Ector ch. 9.

H335.4.

Suitor task: to defeat enemies.

References:
cf. T104.
Herv 41, 120 (FAS I 451);
ÖOdd 172 ff. (ch. XLI ff., FAS II 282-93, 553-56);
cf. HálfdE IV 1-2, V 2 (FAS III 523);
cf. Álafl ch. VI-VIII.

H335.4.1.

Suitor task: to bring enemy's head.

References:
cf. P555.2.1.
ÁnB 348 ch. 6;
Vígl 64 ch. 12.

H331.4.3.

Suitor task: to kill all earlier suitors.

References:
cf. T92;
M149.3.
Völs ch. 29 (27), 31 (29).

H335.4.4.

Suitor task: to kill (defeat) unwelcome suitor.

References:
cf. F610.3.4.2.1;
K310;
T75.6;
T104.
Flóam ch. 15;
Álafl VII 1-VIII 1;
SigrgV ch. 6-11;
HéðinH 9-11 ch. 5;
HringH 51-52 ch. 21;
Saxo lib. VIII c. XI 7-11 =
Herrm 530.

H336.

Suitor: assigned quests.

References:
cf. H1200.
GHrólf 274 ch. 15;
Konr 68-82 ch. 9-10.

H345.

Suitor test: overcoming princess in strength.

References:
cf. T58.

H346.

Princess given to man who can heal her.

H346.1.

Maiden queen promises herself to the man who heals her husband and kills his bewitcher.

References:
Álafl ch. 15-16.

H359.

Other sailor texts.

H359.2.

Sailor test: clearing land.

References:
Eyrb XXVIII 14-16.

H360.

Bride test.

H383.

Bride test: domestic skill.

H383.2.

Bride test: cloth-working.

H383.2.2.

Bride test: weaving magic cloth, sewing magic shirt.

References:
EgÁsm XIV 4 ff. (FAS III 394-97).

H383.4.

Bride test: cooking.

H383.4.1.

Bride test: ale brewing.

References:
HálfH I 5-6 (FAS II 25-26).

H388.

Bride test: wisdom (cleverness).

References:
cf. H1187.

H400.

Chastity test.

H410.

Chastity test by magic objects or ordeals.

H411.

Magic object points out unchaste woman.

References:
gold floats on water:
 Gering 28.

H425.

Tests for cuckolds.

H425.2.

Horns grow on cuckold.

References:
cf. SigJórs ch. 42 in FMS VII 156 =
Jöfraskinna in Hkr III 510.

H430.

Chastity index.

H435.

Weapon as chastity index.

References:
cf. T351.

H460.

Wife tests.

References:
cf. H1054;
H1187;
K1844.4.

H467.

Other tests of wife's love and faithfulness.

References:
Saxo lib. V c. III 27.

H467.2.

Wife's faithfulness tested by proposal in another's name.

References:
ÁsmVík 38 ch. 19;
cf. Olrik 1892a 254 ff./
Aarne 425 =
Saxo lib. VII c. IV =
Herrm 485-88.

H480.

Father tests.

H486.

Test of paternity.

H486.2.

Test of paternity: shooting at father's corpse.

References:
Gering I 259-60.

H500-899.

Tests of cleverness.

H500.

Test of cleverness or ability.

References:
Reuschel 63;
Schlauch 107.

H503.

Test of musical ability.

References:
cf. H332.1.3.

H504.

Test of skill in handiwork.

References:
cf. F663;
H383.

H505.

Test of cleverness: uttering three wise words. Youths called on to do so display by their answers extraordinary powers of deduction.

H505.1.

Test of cleverness: uttering three truths.

References:
cf. K604.
IllGr 654 ch. 4;
Gering I 244-45, II 179-85;
Saxo lib. VIII c. XV 5-6 =
Herrm 601.

H507.

Wit combat. Test in repartee.

References:
Alv;
Hárb;
Gylf ch. 3 ff.;
MagnúsS ch. 21 in Hkr III 291 ff.;
ÖOdd 159-67 (ch. XL 10-20 st. 31-55, FAS II 271-30);
Saxo lib. I c. IV 3-10, lib. V c. III 2-5, 10, 16-18 =
Herrm 388 ff.;
Heinzel 192;
Reuschel 64.

H507.5.

Contest in scolding as introduction to battle.

References:
HHu I 33 ff., II 19 ff.;
ÁsmVík 95 ch. 7 (FAS II 480, 482);
Sigþ ch. 5.

H508.

Test: finding answer to certain question.

References:
Gering I 97 ff.

H510.

Tests in guessing.

H512.

Guessing with life as wager.

References:
cf. H542.

H516.

Test: guessing trolls' names in order to save one's life.

References:
cf. H942.
VilhSj 22, 57, 63, 66-68 ch. 10, 24, 26, 27.

H517.

Curse evaded by guessing names in magic writing.

References:
Bósa 19 ch. S (FAS III 206).

H530-899.

Riddles.

H540.

Propounding of riddles.

H540.1.

Supernatural creatures propound riddles.

References:
cf. Vafþr;
Alv;
Gylf ch. 3.

H541.

Riddle propounded with penalty for failure.

H541.1.

Riddle propounded on pain of death.

References:
cf. Schlauch 84.

H542.

Death sentence escaped by propounding riddle king (judge) cannot solve.

References:
Herv 54-83, 129-40 (FAS I 463-88);
cf. by uttering three truths (cf. H505.1):
 Gering I 244-45, II 179-84.

H548.

Riddle contests.

References:
Vafþr =
MC 62.

H561.

Solvers of riddles.

H561.3.

Clever prince interprets enigmatic statements.

References:
ÞjJón 10 (3) ch. 3.

H580.

Enigmatic statements. Apparently senseless remarks (or acts) interpreted figuratively prove wise.

H582.

Riddling answers betray theft or adultery.

H5823.

Woman's question to her husband disguised as woman, how many men she had in one night. This is properly understood as, how many helpers he had, and answered by lifting ten fingers.

References:
Þiðr II 118.

H584.

Other riddling answers.

References:
Friðþj III 5, XI 8 (FAS II 67-68, 91, 490, 499).

H588.

Enigmatic counsels of a father.

References:
HrólfKr 36 ch. 14 (FAS I 36);
Kóngab 12.

H588.10.

Father's counsel: don't stay too late with a concubine, nor tell her any secret.

References:
cf. J21.
Herv 37, cf. 48-51, 116, 125-27 (FAS I 447, 460-61).

H591.

Extraordinary actions explained.

H591.3.

Man cuts hooks for the revenge of his father (Amleth).

References:
Amb 72-80, 162-68 ch. 13-14, 34 (33);
Saxo lib. III c. VI 6 =
Herrm 249, 261, 272, 282.

H595.

Enigmatic welcome of host.

H595.1.

Symbolic invitation to continued liberality.

References:
Brandsþ in FMS VI 349-50 (FjÍsl 13-14);
cf. Gautr 37, 62 ff. (FAS III 41-47);
Auðunn vestfirzki:
 HaraldHárf in Flb III 410-15;
Vöggr:
 HrólfKr 84-85 ch. 28 =
 Saxo lib. II c. VI 12 =
 Herrm 179-80.

H599.

Other enigmatic statements.

H599.2.

Enigmatic statements of a sham mad man (Amleth).

References:
Amb 80-90 ch. 14;
Saxo lib. III c. VI 6 ff. =
Herrm 255 ff.

H600.

Symbolic interpretation;

References:
cf. H825.

H601.

Wise carving of the fowl.

References:
Mágus 3 ch. 2, cf. introd. lxxxix;
Köhler-Bolte II 646.

H607.

Discussion by symbols. Sign language.

H607.1.

Discussion between priest and Jew carried on by symbols. E. g., priest raises three fingers (trinity); Jew raises arm (one God); etc.

References:
cf. between Roman fool and wise Greek, where the Greek understands the fool's answers as wisdom:
 Gering I 239-44.

H900-1199.

Tests of prowess: tasks.

H900-999.

Assignment and performance of tasks.

H900-949.

Assignment of tasks.

H900.

Tasks imposed.

H901.

Tasks imposed on pain of death.

References:
IllGr 652-53 ch. 3;
VilhSj 14-22 ch. 7-10.

H901.

Heads placed on stakes for failure in performance of task.

References:
cf. P555.2;
Q421.1.
Vilm ch. 3;
Gibbon 23 ch. 6.

H910.

Assignment of tasks in response to suggestion.

H911.

Tasks assigned at suggestion of jealous rivals.

References:
cf. H1219.6.
OrmSt 531-32;
ÓláfTr m Flb I 456 ff. (Eindriða þáttr ilbreiðs), cf. FSS xcvi-vii;
HálfdBr 581-88 ch. 11-15;
ÖOdd 150-67 (ch. XXXIX-XL; FAS II 265-82, 544-51);
Dehmer 23.

H915.

Tasks assigned because of girl's (boy's) own foolish boast.

References:
cf. H1161.2.1;
H1199.8.
MagnúsS ch. 27 in Hkr III 302;
ÞorstUxaf in Flb I 261-63 (FMS III 131-33, FjÍsl 463-64);
OrmSt in Flb I 532 (FMS III 126, FjÍsl 220-21);
Dehmer 23.

H920.

Assigners of tasks.

H922.

Departing husband assigns his wife tasks.

References:
cf. H1187.
Mágus 3-4 ch. 2 (5).

H924.

Tasks assigned prisoner so that he may escape punishment.

References:
cf. H942.
Bósa 20-21, 104 ch. 6, 10 (FAS III 207-08);
EgÁsm XII 12-XIII 11 (FAS III 391-93);
SturlSt 616 ch. 14 ff.

H924.1.

Tasks assigned as ransom.

References:
VilhSj ch. 14.

H931.

Tasks assigned in order to get rid of hero.

References:
cf. H1211.
Kjaln ch. 15;
GunnarK 243;
Saxo lib. II c. II 1.

H933.

Princess sets hero tasks.

References:
cf. H335.

H933.2.

Maiden queen sets hero three dangerous tasks in order to disenchant herself and her sisters.

References:
cf. H1151.7;
H1154.
SigrgFr 78-107 ch. 9-16.

H940.

Assignment of tasks - miscellaneous.

H942.

Task assigned as payment of gambling loss.

References:
cf. H924.1.
VilhSj 14-22 ch. 7-10.

H945.

Task voluntarily undertaken.

H945.1.

Warriors go towards strong enemy as consequence of own boast.

References:
Þiðr I 352-56.

H945.2.

Hero goes north to fight with trolls.

References:
cf. F455;
F531.6.2.4;
H1289.2.
ÁnB 361 ch. 7;
cf. Lid 1951 58-66.

H950-999.

Performance of tasks.

H970.

Help in performing tasks.

H971.

Task performed with help of old person.

H971.2.

Tasks performed with help of little old men.

References:
Vald ch. 1/
cf. ESveinsson 1929 xxxvi.

H974.

Task performed with help of supernatural wife.

References:
cf. G530;
H1233.4.5;
N810;
P272.2.

H1000-1199.

Nature of tasks.

H1020.

Tasks contrary to laws of nature.

H1021.

Task: construction from impossible kind of material.

H1021.1.

Task: making a rope of sand.

References:
cf. Hárb 18;
Liungman 1955 18.

H1050.

Paradoxical tasks.

H1054.

Task: coming neither naked nor clad.

References:
RagnarL ch. 5 (4) (FAS I 245-47)/
cf. VriesFFC 1928 73.

H1061.

Task: coming neither with nor without a companion. (Comes with an animal).

References:
RagnarL ch. 5 (4) (FAS I 245-47)/
cf. VriesFFC 1928 73.

H1063.

Task: coming neither hungry nor satiated.

References:
RagnarL ch. 5 (4) (FAS I 245-47)/
cf. VriesFFC 1928 73.

H1130.

Superhuman tasks.

H1137.

Task: binding waves of the Sea.

References:
cf. F931.8.

H1138.

Task: supplying water in land where it is lacking.

References:
cf. HaraldH ch. 58 in Hkr III 154.

H1142.

Task: drinking enormous amount.

References:
cf. F633.
ÖOdd l56-67 (ch. XL, FAS II 270-82, 546-5l);
ÞorstB 189 ch. 8.

H1142.2.

Task: drinking the sea dry.

References:
cf. A133.1.

H1149.

Miscellaneous superhuman tasks.

H1149.2.

Task: lifting a certain cat (the Midgard serpent, cf. A876).

References:
Gylf ch. 31 (46-47) =
MC 93.

H11493.

Task: defeating a certain old woman. (She is Old Age).

References:
Gylf ch. 31 (46-47) =
MC 93.

H1150.

Tasks: stealing, capturing, or slaying.

H1151.

Theft as a task.

H1151.7.

Task: stealing the two horns of a savage bull.

References:
cf. H1154;
H1161.
one horn:
 HjÖlv 494 ch. 14/
 cf. SturlSt 616 ch. 14.

H1151.7.1.

Task: stealing gold-filled horn of wild three-horned ox.

References:
SigrgFr 80 ch. 10 ff. (cf. H9332).

H1151.14.

Task: stealing sword from giant.

References:
Þiðr I 35.

H1151.15.

Task: Healing goddess Freyja's necklace.

References:
Sörla 275-76 (FAS I 391-94 ch. 1-2) =
MC 123.

H1151.16.

Task: stealing the mead of poetry.

References:
cf. A154.2.

H1154.

Task: capturing animals.

H1154.2.

Task: capturing deer from herd watched by giant.

References:
cf. GHrólf 274 ch. 15 =
B101.4.2.

H1154.2.1.

Task: capturing ninety pigs, ninety horses, and one hundred wild oxen.

References:
cf. H933.2;
H1151.7.
SigrgFr 78-79 ch. 9-10.

H1161.

Task: killing ferocious beast.

References:
cf. B16;
H335.3.
ÖOdd 121-24 (FAS II 232-34);
cf. Finnb ch. 7, 11.

H1161.2.

Task: overcoming savage buffalo.

H1161.2.1.

Task: killing ox, bull.

References:
cf. B16.1.5.1.
HjÖlv 498 ch. 15.

H1161.3.

Task: overcoming elephant.

References:
Þiðr I 175 ff.

H1162.

Task: killing certain man.

References:
cf. H335.4.
Harð ch. 38, 39.

H1166.

Task: duel.

References:
cf. H1561.2;
H1562.9.
Þiðr I 178.

H1166.1.

Task: wrestling etc. (i. e. »glíma« and »skinndráttr«) with giant warrior, »blámaðr«.

References:
cf. F527.3;
F610.3.4;
G500.1.
Svarfd ch. 9;
Kjaln ch. 15;
Tóka 135-38 (FMS V 299-303);
Finnb ch. 16;
ÖOdd 133 (FAS I 251);
HjÖlv 501 ch. 16;
GunnarK 241.

H1173.

Task: luring Thor into the power of giants.

References:
cf. M234.2.
Skáldsk ch. 27 (18) =
MC 83-84.

H1180.

Miscellaneous tasks.

H1187.

Task left by departing husband for virgin wife to accomplish: have a son whose real mother she is, and woase real father he is.

References:
cf. H922.
Mágus 3-7 ch. 274 (ch. 5);
cf. Köhler-Bolte II 647-51;
Liungman 1925a 25 n.

H1194.

Task: making person laugh.

References:
Skaði:
 Skáldsk ch. 3 (56)/
 Leyen 37/
 MC 103/
 Vries 38.

H1199.

Other tasks.

References:
cf. H1562.

H1199.5.

Task: disenchantment.

References:
cf. H9332.

H1199.8.

Task: defending oneself alone against fifteen ships, sixty men.

References:
OrmSt 532.

H1199.10.

Task: jumping over fire.

References:
cf. F684;
H221;
H1542.
EgÁsm XIII 10 (FAS III 393).

H1199.11.

Task: going to bed with Odin, the underworld's king.

References:
EgÁsm XIII 10 (FAS III 393).

H1200-1399.

Tests of prowess: quests.

H1200-1249.

Attendant circumstances of quests.

H1210.

Quest assigned.

References:
cf. H336;
M446.
Schlauch 107.

H1211.

Quests assigned in order to get rid of hero.

References:
cf. H931.
Kjaln ch. 12-14;
Finnb ch. 18;
GHrólf 247-48 ch. 3;
HjÖlv 494-504 ch. 14-18;
Friðþj V 6 (FAS II 71, 491)/
cf. ESveinsson 1929 xxxii;
Þiðr II 158-79 (cf. K948);
Saxo lib. IV c. I 12, lib. VIII c. XV 2 =
Herrm 262 ff., 583 ff.;
Dehmer 15.

H1213.

Quest for remarkable bird caused by sight of one of its feathers.

H1213.1.

Quest for princess caused by sight of one of her hairs dropped by a bird (or floating on river).

References:
GHrólf 266 ch. 10 ff.;
cf. Golther 1893 169-76;
Aarne 550.

H1219.

Assignment of quests - miscellaneous.

H1219.1.

Quest assigned as payment for gambling loss.

References:
cf. H942.

H1219.1.1.

Quest assigned as payment for magic object.

References:
EgÁsm XIII 10 (FAS III 393).

H1219.6.

Quest assigned as result of slander.

References:
cf. H911.
Mágus 9-10 ch. 6/
cf. introd. xcvi-vii;
KáraK 59 ch. 29 ff.

H1219.7.

Quest assigned as payment for hospitality.

References:
cf. P320.1.
HjÖlv 494 ch. 14;
SigrgFr 7.5-76 ch. 9.

H1219.8.

Quest assigned as punishment for curiosity.

References:
Þorsteins þáttr forvitna in Flb III 431-32 (FjÍsl 415-18).

H1220.

Quests voluntarily undertaken.

References:
Þrym;
Skírn;
Þiðr I 107 ff.

H1221.

Quest for adventure.

References:
ÁnB 361 ch. 7 (cf. H945.2);
EgÁsm V 8 ff. (FAS III 371 ff.);
Yngv 32-43;
Sigþ ch. 24;
Amb 16 ch. 4.

H1222.

Prince a-hunting enters on quest.

References:
cf. N771;
N774.

H1223.

Quest to undertake feats of valor.

H1223.1.

Quest to recover one's honor through feats.

References:
Þiðr I 174 ff., 205-09.

H1229.

Quest voluntarily undertaken - miscellaneous.

H1229.1.

Quest undertaken by hero to fulfill promises.

References:
cf. M155.
SturlSt 633-45 ch. 21-26;
EiríkV 29-35 ch. 1-4 (FAS III 661-74);
Vald 55 ch. 1.

H1230.

Accomplishment of quests.

H1232.

Directions on quest given by sun, moon, wind, and stars.

H1232.1.

Directions on quest given by herdsmen (peasants).

References:
cf. J190.
Herv 18-21, 105-07 (FAS I 433-34, 518-19;
Skj A243-45);
Friðþj ch. XI 4 (FAS II 90-91, 499).

H1232.2.

Directions on quest given by queen.

References:
SturlSt 624 ch. 17.

H1232.3.

Directions on quest given by maiden or woman in castle.

References:
Þiðr II 199-205;
Kóngab 8-9.

H1232.4.

Directions on quest given by peasant and his wife.

References:
Álafl XVII 7-15;
HringH 48 ch. 20.

H1233.

Helpers on quest.

H1233.3.

Holy man as helper on quest.

H1233.3.3.

Quest accomplished with aid of prophet (sage, druid).

References:
Óláfr helgi:
 Þorsteins þáttr forvitna in Flb III 431-32 (FjÍsl 416-17).

H1233.4.

Supernatural creature as helper on quest.

H1231.4.2.

Quest accomplished with aid of giantess.

References:
cf. N812.4.
EgÁsm 90-94 ch. 5;
Vald 55 ch. 1 ff.

H1233.4.5.

Magician foster-mother of wife as helper on quest.

References:
SturlSt 617-18 ch. 15.

H1235.

Succession of helpers on quest.

References:
HjÖlv 509-11 ch. 21;
SturlSt 617-18 ch. 15.

H1239.

Accomplishment of quest - miscellaneous.

H1239.2.

Objects of quest found in deserted castle where hero is served by unseen hands.

References:
Part 4-12.

H1240.

Other circumstances of quests.

H1241.

Series of quests.

References:
Álafl V, VIII 4-XI 2, XIII-XVI, XVII;
EgÁsm XII 12-XIII 11 (cf. H1219.1.1).

H1244.

Forgiveness the reward of successful quest.

References:
Bósa 20-21, 104 ch. 6, 10 (FAS III 207-08).

H1250-1399.

NATURE OF QUESTS.

H1270.

Quest to lower world.

References:
cf. D859.2;
H1320.
Álafl ch. V;
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV-XV =
Herrm# 583 ff.

H1280.

Quests to other realms.

References:
cf. F110.

H1289.

Quest to different other realms.

H1289.1.

Quest to animal realm.

References:
cf. B220.

H1289.1.1.

Quest to lions', elephants' and serpents' land for green stone.

References:
Konr 68-80 ch. 9-10.

H1289.2.

Quest to Bjarmaland.

References:
cf. H945.2.
HálfH V 3-11 (FAS II 28-30);
Bósa 20-33, 104-16 ch. 6-9, 10-12 (FAS III 207-15);
HálfdE ch. XXII-IV (FAS III 552-55);
ÖOdd 174-87 (ch. XLII ff.; FAS II 282-93, 553-56);
Kóngab 21-36;
Saxo lib. V c. XIII 1-3, lib. VIII c. XIV 2, lib. IX c. IV 23;
Reuschel 110.

H1289.3.

Quest to giants' land.

References:
Þorgr 22-31 ch. 5.

H1290.

Quests to otherwolrd - miscellaneous motifs.

H1292.

Answers found in otherworld to questions propounded on the way.

H1292.1.

Question (propounded on quest): Why has spring gone dry? Answer: Animal to be removed from its water-vein.

References:
cf. H1388.
Skj II 26 (Merlínússpá)/
cf. Breta in Hb 271-83.

H1300.

Quests for the unique.

H1301.

Quest for the most beautiful of women.

References:
cf. Skírn 90.

H1315.

Quest for the spring of the biggest of three rivers east of Garðaríki.

References:
Yngv 12-29.

H1320.

Quest for marvelous objects or animals.

References:
cf. D859.2;
H1154;
H1270.
VilhSj c. 7.

H1332.

Quest for marvelous parts or possessions of animals.

References:
cf. H1151.7.

H1332.2.

Quest for vulture's (gam's) egg figured with golden letters.

References:
cf. B31.2.
Bósa 20-21, 104 ch. 6, 10 (FAS III 207-08).

H1332.4.

Quest for animal with golden chain.

References:
GHrólf 274 ch. 15.

H1336.

Quest for magic cauldron.

References:
cf. F531.4.9.
Hym 5 ff. =
MC 86;
von Sydow 1915 113 ff.

H1359.

Quest for marvelous objects or animals - miscellaneous.

H1359.1.

Quest for marvelous golden wood for knife handle.

References:
Þorsteins þáttr forvitna in Fbl III 431-32 (FjÍsl 415-18).

H1359.5.

Quest for marvelous game-board.

References:
Kjaln ch. 12; EgÁsm ch. 12-13 (FAS III 391): together with cloak that cannot burn, and drinking-horn that is never empty.
cf. Draak 1936 63.

H1360.

Quest for dangerous animals.

References:
cf. H331.3;
H1151.

H1370.

Miscellaneous quests.

H1381.

Quest for unknown person.

H1381.2.

Quest for unknown father.

H1381.2.1.

Woman seeks unknown father of her child.

References:
cf. Sigþ ch. 50-51.

H1381.3.

Quest for unknown woman.

References:
cf. T11.2.1.1.

H1381.3.1.

Quest for bride.

H1381.3.1.1.

Quest for bride for king (prince).

References:
cf. H1213.1;
T64.
HrólfKr 47-48 ch. 17 (FAS I 47-48);
Gautr 34 ch. 8 (FAS III 38);
Mágus 1-3 (8-9) ch. 1-2, 5.

H1381.3.1.2.1.

Quest for unknown woman whose picture has aroused man's love.

References:
cf. T11.2.
ÞJón 12-45 (7-30) ch. 3-19.

H1381.5.

Hero seeks his equal.

References:
Sörla 278-79 (FAS I 398-99 ch. 5-6).

H1381.6.

Quest for unknown son.

References:
Þiðr II 329, 343.

H1385.

Quest for lost persons.

H1385.1.

Quest for stolen princess.

References:
EgÁsm ch. V-XVI (FAS III 371-402);
Bósa 34-37, 119-24 ch. 10, 14-15 (FAS III 216-18);
GHrólf 268 ch. 11;
Álafl ch. XVII-XVIII;
VilhSj ch. 55 ff.;
Þorgr 22-31 ch. 5.

H1385.3.

Quest for vanished wife (mistress).

References:
Vkv;
HálfdE VIII 10-15, X, XIV (FAS III 531 ff.);
FlóresB ch. X ff.;
JarlmH 28-44 ch. 15-24.

H1385.4.

Quest for vanished husband.

References:
Hyndl;
Gylf ch. 22 (35);
cf. Vries 195;
Leyen 9;
MC 125.

H1385.6.

Quest for lost sister.

References:
FrForn in Flb I 21, 219-20 (FAS II 3-4, 17-20);
Vald 55 ch. 1;
Þorgr# 22 ch. 5.

H1385.7.

Quest for lost father.

References:
VilhSj 11-70 ch. 5-28.

H1386.

Quest for lost object.

H1386.1.

Quest for lost horn.

References:
cf. H1229.
SturlSt 616-31 ch. 14-19.

H1386.5.

Quest for lost magic hammer.

References:
Þrym.

H1388.

Quest: answer to certain question.

References:
cf. H1292.
Saxo lib. VIII c. XV =
Herrm 598.

H1392.

Quest for armor from a grave mound.

References:
cf. E461.
Reykd ch. 19;
Herv 17-33, 102-13 (FAS I 432-42; Skj II A 245-50);
GHrólf 278-79, 334-36 ch. 15-16, 32;
HrómGr 368-69 ch. 3-4;
BárðSn 37-44 ch. 18-21;
ViktorBl in ZDPh XXVI 14;
cf. LiestølUpph 155-56;
Andrews 1913 601 ff.

H1392.1.

Quest for gold (ring, etc.) from a grave mound.

References:
cf. D1507.8.
GullÞ 12 ch. 4;
Harð ch. 39;
HálfH V 5 (FAS# II 28).

H1397.

Quest for enemies.

H1397.1.

Quest for witch stepmother.

References:
SigrgFr 83 ch. 11.

H1391.2.

Quest for enemy's children.

References:
HrólfKr 5-6 ch. 1 (FAS I 5-6);
HálfdBr 566 ch. 3.

H1400-1599.

Other tests.

H1400-1449.

Tests of fear.

H1400.

Fear test. A person is put to various tests in the attempt to make him show fear.

H1407.

Fear test: behaving as if enemy is coming in order to see who will flee and who will stay and fight.

References:
Þiðr I 366-67;
ÁsmFl 173.

H1407.

Fear test: serpent put in flour so that fearless youth kneads it into the dough.

References:
Völs ch. 6-7/
cf. Reuschel 108.

H1410.

Fear test: staying in frightful place.

H1411.

Fear test: slaying in haunted house.

H1411.3.

Fear test: staying in enchanted castle at night where the devil gives a moral speech, and prophecies.

References:
Yngv 23-24, cf. introd. lxxxiv.

H1418.

Fear test: taking boy to frightful enemy's tent.

References:
HálfdBr 562-63 ch. 1-2.

H1450-l499.

Tests of vigilance.

H1460.

Test: vigil at tomb.

H1463.

Three-night watch over grave to guard man from devil.

References:
Gering I 11447.

H1500-1549.

Tests of endurance and power of survival.

H1500.

Tests of endurance.

H1505.

Test: sewing clothes into boy's hands and tearing them of together with the skin.

References:
Völs ch. 6-7.

H1506.

Endurance test: hero maintains silence in the snake pit.

References:
RagnarL ch. 15 (FAS I 280-81).

H1507.

Hero pursues and kills fugitive in spite of bleeding wounds.

References:
Þiðr II 194-206.

H1510.

Tests of power to survive. Vain attempts to kill hero.

References:
cf. H911;
H1211.
ÁsmFl 175-76.

H1511.

Heat test.

References:
cf. H1542.

H1512.

Cold test.

References:
cf. H1541.
KetilH 133-34 ch. 5 (from the Starkad legends?);
cf. Saxo lib. VI c. VII 7 =
Herrm 451.

H1515.

Poisoned food test.

References:
Saxo lib. II c. IV 2 =
Herrm 139.

H1516.

Poisoned clothing test.

References:
cf. D1402.5.

H1522.

Killing trees threaten hero.

H1522.1.

Bent tree test.

References:
cf. G314.

H1538.

Drowning test.

References:
cf. F696.
Hemings þáttr in Flb III 407-08/
cf. LiestølSF 48;
Flóam ch. 28;
ÖOdd 150-57 (ch. XXXIX; FAS II 265-70, 544-46);
ÞorstVík 451-53 ch. 23;
HjÖlv 463 ch. 5;
HálfdBr 581 ch. 11;
GHrólf 257 ch. 6.

H1540.

Contests in endurance.

References:
cf. H1561.

H1541.

Contest in enduring cold.

References:
cf. H1512.
trial before leaving for Sweden:
 HrólfKr 76-77 ch. 26 (FAS I 78).

H1542.

Contest in enduring heat.

References:
cf. F610.3.5;
H1199.10.
Grm 76;
HrólfKr 77-78, 82-84 ch. 26, 28 (FAS I 79, 84-89);
walk through fire and swallow red-hot nails
 ÁsmFl 175-76.

H1544.

Contest in enduring thirst.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 55 (44);
HrólfKr 77 ch. 26 (FAS I 79).

H1550-1569.

Tests of character.

H1550.

Tests of character.

H1550.1.

Bad character shown by the eyes.

References:
cf. H71.6.
Njála I 12:
 »þjófsaugu«;
GHrólf 269 ch. 12.

H1556.

Tests of fidelity.

H1556.1.

Test of fidelity through submitting hero to temptations.

References:
cf. Gering I 27-31, 260-66.

H1556.4.

Fidelity in love tested.

H1556.4.4.

Old uncle tests nephew's fidelity by sleeping with his beloved.

References:
Vígl 84-92 ch. 21-22.

H1556.5.

Test of fidelity by feigning sleep to same bed as calumniated hero or alone in the forest with him.

References:
HrólfG 55-56 ch. 33 (FAS III 157-60);
Friðþj XII 1-4 (FAS II 95, 501);
cf. Krappe 1941 454-56;
Schlauch 63.

H1558.

Tests of friendship.

References:
cf. P310.
Sigurðr and Óttarr birtingr:
 SigJórs ch. 42 in FMS VII 156-59 =
 Jöfraskinna in Hkr III 510-11;
ÖOdd 148-51, 150-57, 170-71 (ch. XXXVIII 12, XXXIX, FAS II 265-70, 281, 543-46, 552);
SturlSt 643-45 ch. 26;
friends want to share good and evil:
 Bósa 12-15, 97-99 ch. 4-5, 8 (FAS III 199-202).

H1558.1.

Test of friendship: the half-friend.

References:
VígaGlúm ch. 13-15;
Gering I 286-87;
cf. Cederschiöld 1890;
LiestølSF 33-40 =
Liestøl 1928 207-14;
Dehmer 114;
ESveinsson 1929 xix.

H1558.3.

Test of friendship: to go with one to death.

References:
cf. P310.6.
Saxo lib. V c. XI;
cf. friends ask to be buried so near each other that they can call each other:
 Friðþj I 8-9 (FAS II 65, 488-89);
Weinhold 1956 488 ff.;;
Gould 1922 242.

H1558.8.

Friends refuse to fight against each others.

References:
cf. P205.
Þiðr II 231-32, 232-37, 248-49, 310, 313.

H1558.8.1.

Sword too heavy to lift against a friend.

References:
HjÖlv 477-78 ch. 10.

H1558.9.

Pregnant wife left in charge of friend.

References:
FlóresS V 11-VI 6.

H1558.10.

Friendship kept even during sons' jealousy and enmity.

References:
Vígl 58-74 ch. 7-16.

H1561.

Tests of valor.

References:
cf. W33.
ÓláfTr ch. 90 in FMS I 179 ff. =
Jómsv (1879) ch. 52-56, FMS XI 147 ff.;
cf. Reuschel 63;
KetilH 132 ch. 5;
Þiðr I 204-09, 220, II 201.

H1561.1.

Tests of valor: tournament.

References:
cf. P561.
RémK 245-64 ch. 50-53;
Ector ch. 11, 17-18, 20;
SalusN ch. 10;
Blómst 48 ch. 27;
Kirial 96;
cf. FlóresS# 174 ch. XXV.

H1561.2.

Single combat to prove valor.

References:
cf. H217-18 *;
H331.2;
H1149.3;
H1166.
Þórr and Hrungnir:
 Skáldsk ch. 25 (17)/
 cf. F. R. Schröder in PBB LI 33-35/
 SchneiderWais 1952;
Gautr 20-21 ch. 4 (FAS III 23-24);
EgÁsm IV 6-12 (FAS III 369-70);
SörlaSt 449-50 ch. 25;
HálfdB 6-10 ch. 5;
Þiðr I 41-43, 134, 160-73, 175-86, II 1-37, 395-97;
RémK 65-72 ch. 15-16.

H1561.2.1.

Holmgang. Single combat on an island.

References:
cf. F610.3.4.2;
H218.
Eyrb ch. 8;
BjörnHít ch. 4;
Ljósv ch. 16-17;
Korm ch. 10 =
Skj I 75-83;
Ldb ch. 51, 54, 136;
Svarfd ch. 9;
ÓláfTr ch. 264 in FMS III 20 ff., by Odd ch. 17 (11);
Herv 2, 5-14, 90, 94-101 (FAS I 412, 417-29);
ÁsmK 95-98, 99 st. 7 (FAS II 479-84, 487);
ÖOdd 100 (ch. XXIX 14; FAS II 215);
KetilH 125 ff. ch. 4, 5;
ÞorstVík 388 ff., 444 ch. 3-4, 21;
SturlSt 598-610, 612-14 ch. 6-10, 12-13;
Vígl 55 ch. 5;
Þiðr II 378;
HéðinH 6-7 ch. 3;
RémK 38-41 ch. 9;
Bæring 118-19 ch. 31;
Andr 34-39;
Saxo lib. I c. III 1, c. VIII 22, lib. III c. V 2-6, lib. IV c. IV 8-11;
cf. Heinzel 44;
Jones 1932 203-24;
Reuschel 78, 80;
Schlauch 40.

H1561.2.2.

Fight with father's old friend though only to mention who he is would assure the youth a friendly reception.

References:
Þiðr I 222-32.

H1561.3.

Test of valor: not flinching under a blow.

References:
Saxo lib. VII c. X 11, lib. X c. IV 4;
cf. IllGr 654-56 ch. 4.

H1561.9.

Prince chooses shorter but more dangerous road.

References:
KetilH 118 ch. 3;
Þiðr I 144 ff.

H1562.

Test of strength.

References:
cf. F614.

H1562.1.

Test of strength: pulling up tree by roots.

References:
cf. F621.

H1561.2.

Test of strength: lifting stone (fireplace, etc.).

References:
cf. F624.
Grett XVI 18;
Bisk I 640;
Finnb ch. 36;
HálfH X 3 (FAS II 36), cf. XVI st. 57-58;
Bjarkarímur IV 31/
cf. HrólfKr 135-36;
FlóresS 122 ch. I 5/
cf. Bjarnason 1905 134;
Elgqvist 1928 71 ff.

H1561.8.

Test of strength: breaking witch's back.

References:
cf. G275.8;
G512.7;
IllGr 650-51 ch. 2.

H1561.9.

Test of strength: wrestling.

References:
cf. H1166.1.

H1561.10.

Test of strength: pushing out heavy ferry.

References:
KetilH 112 ch. 1.

H1565.

Tests of gratitude.

References:
cf. D2012.

H1570-1599.

Miscellaneous tests.

H1573.

Religions tests.

References:
cf. H220.

H1573.3.

Power of Christianity tested.

References:
cf. M425;
V331.1.
ÞorstB 183-95 ch. 5-11;
Sörla 276-83 (FAS I 394-407 ch. 2-9);
BárðSn 39-44 ch. 18-21.

H1574.

Tests of social position.

H1574.3.

King chosen by test.

References:
cf. P11.

H1574.3.2.

He who wins maiden queen is king.

References:
HrólfG 246-47 ch. 3.

H1583.

Tests of time.

References:
cf. D2011;
D2012.

H1583.1.

Time measured by worn iron shoes.

References:
Skjöld 135 ch. 27 (28);
RagnarL ch. 14 (13) (FAS I 276-77);
Nornag 75-76 ch. 8 (Flb I 355-56, FAS I 338);
cf. BárðSn 40-41 ch. 19;
Sahlgren 1940 35.

H1588.

Contest of dogs.

References:
cf. B771.1;
D1812.5.1.12.

H1592.

Hunting contest.

References:
ÖOdd 148-51 (ch. XXXVIII, FAS II 266-67)/
cf. F661.

H1594.

Foot-racing contest.

References:
cf. F681.
with horse-man:
 SigJórs ch. 51 in FMS VII 169-71.

J.

The wise and the foolish.

J0-199.

Acquisition and possession of wisdom (knowledge).

J10.

Wisdom (knowledge) acquired from experience.

J21.

Counsels proved wise by experience.

References:
cf. H588.10;
P251.4.
Gautr 39 ff., 63 ff. ch. 9-10 (FAS III 43 ff.);
HjÖlv 477-79, 515-16 ch. 10-11, 22;
Kóngab 12;
Bragð 48 ch. 2;
cf. LiestølSF 36/
Liestøl 1924 84 ff.

J21.2.

»Do not act when angry«. Man returns home and sees someone sleeping with his wife. Though he thinks it is a paramour, he restrains himself and finds that it is a newborn son.

References:
cf. K1612.
Hákonar þáttr ch. 4 in FMS XI 429;
cf. ESveinsson 1929 xxiii-iv ad Aarne 910.

J21.3.

»Do not go where an old man has a young wife«.

References:
cf. J445.2.

J21.17.

»Stay at church till mass is finished«. Delay saves youth from death.

References:
cf. K1612.
Hákonar þáttr ch. 3 in FMS XI 429.

J21.52.

Counsels proved wisec by experience - miscellanous.

References:
do not trust a short man with red beard:
 Hákonar þáttr ch. 3 in FMS XI 428;
cf. K1612;
K2265.

J80.

Wisdom (knowledge) taught by parable.

J130.

Wisdom (knowledge) acquired from animals.

J133.

Animal gives wise example to man.

References:
water for thirsty men found by following burned snake:
 HaraldH ch. 58 in Hkr III 154.

J150.

Other means of acquiring wisdom (knowledge).

References:
cf. B160.

J151.

Wisdom from old person.

J151.3.

Wisdom from god as old (one-eyed) man.

References:
cf. A128.2;
A185.
Reg ch 19-25 =
Nornag 61-63 ch. 5 (Flb I 351-53, FAS I 325-27);
Völs ch. 44 (42);
ÓláfTr ch. 64 in Hkr I 377-79 = ch. 197 in FMS II 138, by Odd ch. 43 (33).

J154.

Wise words of dying father.

References:
cf. D1812.2.4;
J155.5;
T141.1.
Sögubr 14 ch. 5 (FAS I 375);
cf. Völs ch. 12.

J155.

Wisdom (knowledge) from women.

References:
cf. T453.
Sigrdr 229-34 =
Völs ch. 22 (21).

J155.1.

Hero directed on journey by princess.

References:
cf. G530.2.
HjÖlv 489 ch. 14;
Álafl V 1-8.

J155.6.

Wise words of dying woman (queen).

References:
Brynhildr:
 SgFIII 53 ff. =
 Völs ch. 33 (31);
Erka:
 Þiðr II 254-57.

J155.7.

Knowledge from mysterious women met in the forest.

References:
Sörla 278 (FAS I 398-99);
Úlfh ch. 4;
Vilm ch. 8, 14, 19, 23;
Saxo lib. III c. II 4 =
Herrm 218 ff., 230.

J157.

Wisdom (knowledge) from dream.

References:
cf. D1810.8;
D1812.3.3;
D1812.5.1.2;
D1813.1.6;
E366;
F564.3.3;
F1068;
N531.
AriÍ in ASB I ch. IV 2-3;
Njála XXIII 9-10, LXII 5-6;
Laxd ch. 48-49, 76;
GíslaS ch. 22, 24, 30, 33;
Hallfr ch. 9-11 (94, 115, 121, 129);
HrafnkelF ch. 1 =
Ldb ch. 329;
Fóstbr ch. 4, 23, 24;
Grœnlþ 277 ch. 2;
Flóam ch. 15, 20, 21;
Ldb 36 n. (> ÓláfTr ch. 128 in FMS I 254), 50 n., 119 n.;
ÓláfH ch. 112, 188 in Hkr II, ch. 107 in FMS IV 243-44, ch. 178 in FMS V 38;
Sighvats þáttr skálds and ÞórNef in FMS V 210, 319;
OddÓláfTr ch. 13 (9), 27(18);
ÓláfTr ch. 131 in FMS I 262 (= ÞorvV in FjÍsl 485; Kristni ch. 11 2-3), ch. 200, 219 in FMS II 147 (= Flb I 380), 212, ch. 279, 283 in FMS V 48, 57;
HaraldH ch. 28, 57 and MagnúsS ch. 31 in Hkr III 115, 152, 310;
MagnúsG ch. 51 in FMS VI 118(= HrafnþH in FjÍsl 249);
HaraldH ch. 6 in FMS VI 143, ch. 69 in Flb III 431 (= Þorsteins þáttr forvitna in FjÍsl 416-18);
Sverr ch. 6 in Flb II 542;
Knytl ch. 68, 117;
Orkn ch. 57;
Fær ch. 53;
Sturl I 227, 273;
Bisk I 114, 121, 258, 268, 302, 438, 444, 612, 624, 793, II 18-19, 88, 131;
Sögubr ch. 2, 3 (FAS I 367, 371-73);
EiríkV 34 ch. 4 (FAS III 670);
Þiðr II 283;
Dám 90 ch. 13;
Árm 59;
Gering I 18, 21, 22, 29, 36;
cf. LiestølUpph 147-48, 222-24;
Klare 1939 8.

J162.

Wisdom acquired by hanging in a tree.

References:
Háv 138 ff.
cf. Ohrt 1929 273-86;
Hamel 1932 260-88;
Vries 131, 148-50, 169.

J163.

Wisdom purchased.

J163.3.

One eye exchanged for wisdom (Odin).

References:
cf. A128.2;
D1300.3.
Vsp 28 =
Gylf ch. 8 (15)/
MC 50/
Vries 192.

J171.

Proverbial wisdom: councels.

References:
cf. J21.
Háv 42 ff.

J190.

Acquisition and possession of wisdom - miscellaneous.

References:
Njála ch. 5;
Flóam ch. 26;
ÖOdd 52-53 (ch. XV 1-2, XXVI 2; FAS II 187, 206-07, 521, 534);
Friðþj XI 4 (FAS II 90-91, 499)/
cf. Gould in Modern Philology VII 207 ff.;
HjÖlv 459 ch. 4;
Álafl VI 2;
HaraldHr 268; Þiðr I 263-64, II 343-47;
Kersbergen# 144: warriors ask accidentally met man who is the chieftain of foreign ships or castle;
cf. H1232.

J200-1099.

Wise and unwise conduct.

J200-499.

Choices.

J210.

Choice between evils.

References:
cf. H1561.9.

J233.

Choice between desire and duty.

References:
cf. Þiðr I 235.

J266.

Choice between short and dangerous or long and sure way.

References:
cf. H1561.9.

J330-369.

Gains and losses.

J340.

Choices: little gain, big loss.

J346.

Better be content with what you have, than try to get more and lose everything.

References:
cf. J647.2.
ÁnB 361 ch. 7.

J400-459.

Choice of associates.

J440.

Association of young and old.

J445.

Foolish association of young and old.

J445.2.

Foolish marriage of old man and young girl.

References:
cf. K2213.12.
Skjöld 132 ch. 27: Sigvardus Ring;
HrólfKr 47-48 ch. 17 (FAS I 47-48): Hringr in Norway;
Völs ch. 11, 42 (40): Sigmundr and Jörmunrekr;
Gautr 72 ch. 6 (only in L);
HrólfG 3-5 ch. 2 (FAS III 58-61);
GHrólf 314 ch. 27;
SturlSt 596 ch. 5;
Friðþj ch. 8 ff. (FAS II 84 ff., 496 ff.);
Vígl 84-90 ch. 20;
Kóngab 32;
Úlf 142-50;
Bevers 209-12 ch. 1-4;
cf. HrólfKr 97 ch. 32 (FAS I 99);
Gould 1922#.

J600-799.

Forethought.

J610-679.

Forethought in conflicts with others.

J620.

Forethought in prevention of others' plans.

References:
cf. K239;
N595.
cf. Friðþj VII 1-4 (FAS II 81);
ÁnB 357 ch. 7;
HjÖlv 512-13 ch. 21.

J640.

Avoidance of others' power.

J647.

Avoiding enemy's revenge.

J641.2.

Advice not to rob women while they are alone, for fear of returning husbands' revenge.

References:
ÖOdd 24-27 (ch. VI 4-6, FAS II 174, 511-12).

J652.

Inattention to warnings.

References:
Atlam 13 ff., 39 ff. =
Völs ch. 5, 35 (37);
HálfH XI 3 (FAS II 38-43).

J670.

Forethought in defences against others.

J675.

Man slays another in order not to be slain himself.

References:
Þiðr II 244-45 (cf. 248), 391.

J675.1.

Son slays father in order not to be slain himself.

References:
HaraldHr 267 ff.

J750-799.

Forethought - miscellaneous.

J765.

To mark the way one is going in an unfamiliar country.

References:
SturlSt 623 ch. 17.

J1100-1699.

Cleverness.

J1100-1249.

Clever persons and acts.

J1110.

Clever persons.

J1111.

Clever girl.

References:
RagnarL ch. 5 (4) (FAS I 245-47)/
cf. VriesFFC 1928#.

J1130-1199.

Cleverness in the law court.

References:
cf. K1825.2;
P510.

J1160.

Clever pleading.

J1161.

Literal pleading: letter of law has been met.

References:
cf. Þiðrekr puts the sword Mímung's point into the ground and leans upon the hill behind him and then swears that he does not know about the point being above ground nor about the hilt being in the hands of anyone:
 Þiðr II 34.

J1161.2.

Pound of flesh (Fleischpfand).

References:
cf. only head, not the neck:
 Skáldsk ch. 44 (35);
Mars 8, 20-22 ch. 3, 8/
cf. Schlauch 88;
Hróaþ;
Schlauch 73.

J1161.3.

Trespasser's defense: standing on his own land. Man has earth from his own land in his shoes.

References:
cf. Gering I 113-14.

J1161.4.

Money in the stick.

References:
cf. N521.

J1170.

Clever judicial decisions.

J1172.

Judgment as rebuke to unjust plaintiff.

J1171.1.

Not the same purse as was lost.

References:
Gering I 190-92.

J1172.3.

Ungrateful animal returned to captivity.

References:
Gering I 173.

J1176.

Decisions based on experimental tests.

References:
cf. H486.2.
quarreling clerks accuse one another of violation; sentenced to same punishment: the one who gets angry acquitted:
 Gering I 258-59.

J1176.2.

Measuring the dregs.

References:
Gering I 188-90.

J1180.

Clever means of avoiding legal punishment.

J1181.

Execution escaped by use of special permissions granted the condemned.

J1181.2.

Execution evaded by having three wishes granted: to be emperor, judge, and the emperor's son-in-law during the last week of his life. As judge he frees himself and is in reality freed.

References:
Mágus, ed. 1858 ch. 77-78/
cf. Köhler-Bolte# II 651-57.

J1230-1249.

Clever dividing.

J1230.

Clever dividing.

References:
cf. H601.

J1243.

Inherited gold ring divided between three by selling it and dividing the money.

References:
NikL 23-24 ch. 9.

J1250-1499.

Clever verbal retorts (repartee).

References:
cf. F551.4.

J1650-1699.

Miscellaneous clever acts.

J1655.

Clever ways of concealing jewels (treasure).

References:
cf. R268.

J1661.

Clever deductions.

J1661.1.

Deductions from observation.

References:
cf. R268.

J661.1.2.

Deduction: the king is a bastard.

References:
Saxo lib. III c. VI 17-21 =
Herrm 265 ff.

J1661.2.

Clever deduction by eating, smelling, drinking, etc. cf. F647.

References:
Saxo lib. III c. VI 17-21.

J1675.

Clever dealing with a king.

J1675.2.

Clever ways of breaking bad news to a king, who will kill bearer of bad tidings.

J1675.2.1.

Tidings brought to the king: You said it, not I.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 64 in FMS I 118;
Saxo lib. IX c. XI 7 =
Herrm 474 ff.;
cf. Sigþ 219 ch. 40.

J1700-2799.

Fools (and other unwise persons).

J1730-1749.

Absurd ignorance.

J1744.

Ignorance of marriage relations.

References:
cf. J1919.7.

J1750-1849.

Absurd misunderstandings.

J1760.

Animal or person mistaken for something else.

J1761.

Animal thought to be object.

J176.1.

Whale thought to be island.

References:
ÖOdd 131-32 (FAS II 248-49);
FlóresS XXH 8.

J1790.

Shadow mistaken for substance.

J1791.

Reflection in water thought to be the original of the thing rejected.

J1791.3.

Diving for the cheese.

J1791.3.1.

Wolf tries to drink well dry to get cheese.

References:
cf. Gering I 200/
K651.

J1794.

Statue mistaken for living original.

References:
Þiðr# I 95-96.

J1810.

Physical phenomena misunderstood.

J1816.

Fool thinks gold is being destroyed when snails crawl over it.

References:
Gautr ch. 2.

J1850-1999.

Absurd disregard of facts.

J1910.

Fatal disregard of anatomy.

J1919.

Fatal disregard of anatomy - miscellaneous.

J1919.7.

Fool believes that he has begot child with his sister by an earbox.

References:
Gautr 8, 56-57 ch. 2 (FAS# III 11).

J2000-2049.

Absurd absent-mindedness.

J2020.

Inability to find own members, etc.

J2024.

Numbskull rides backward.

References:
cf. Saxo lib. III c. VI 8/
HrólfKr. 10 ch. 3 =
Herrm# 470 n.

J2040.

Absurd absent-mindedness - miscellaneous.

J2047.

Hero keeps on leading his horse without discovering that it is dead.

References:
GHrólf 279 ch. 16.

J2050-2199.

Absurd short-sightedness.

J2050.

Absurd short-sightedness.

J2051.

Wise man short-sightedly scorned for his advice.

References:
cf. P251.4.
HálfH XI 3 (FAS II 38-43);
Þiðr II 282-84.

J2100.

Remedies worse than the disease.

J2119.

Remedies worse than the disease - miscellaneous.

J2119.3.

Noodles push parents over a rock as a favor to them.

References:
Gautr 7, 54-55 ch. 2 (FAS III 10).

J2119.9.

Hero beheads old woman who asks him to cure her of old age.

References:
HrólfG 55 ch. 32 (FAS III 155-56).

J2500-2549.

Foolish extreme.

J2518.

Absurd extreme of discouragement.

J2518.1.

Fool kills himself in despair because a sparrow has taken one grain from his field.

References:
Gautr 10 ch. 2 (FAS III 13).

J2518.2.

Fool kills himself in despair because an ox has been killed.

References:
Gautr 10 ch. 2 (FAS III 13).

J2600-2649.

Cowardly fool.

J2600.

Cowardly fool.

J2614.

Fools frightened by stirring of an animal.

J2614.3.

Lions flee because of the crowing of white cock, elephants because of swine's grunting.

References:
Konr 69-71 ch. 9-10, cf. introd. cli.

J2615.

Fright at the creaking of a wheelbarrow.

J2615.1.

Fright at noise of mill.

References:
mill's clatter thought to be pursuers' crying kill him, kill him:
 Þiðr I 220.

K.

Deceptions.

K0-99.

Contests won by deception.

K0.

Contest won by deception - general.

K3.

Substitute in contest.

References:
cf. K1840.
Völs ch. 29 (27);
ÞorstB 186-94 ch. 6-10/
cf. K12/
K82.2/
K865.

K10.

Athletic contest won by deception.

K11.

Race won by deception.

References:
Gylf ch. 29 (30) =
MC 93.

K12.

Wrestling match won by deception.

References:
ÞorstB 187-89 ch. 7.

K27.

Riding contest won by substitution.

References:
cf. Völs ch. 29 (27).

K28.

Tournament won by deception on borrowed horse.

References:
HálfdBr 582-83 ch. 11-12.

K80.

Contests in other physical accomplishments won by deception.

K81.

Deceptive eating contest.

References:
Gylf ch. 29 (46)/
Vries 224, 301 =
MC 93.

K81.1.

Deceptive eating contest: hole in bag.

References:
f. ÞorlJ 211 (FMS III 96).

K82.

Deceptive drinking contest.

References:
cf. F633.

K82.1.

Deceptivc drinking contest: hole for water.

References:
cf. Gylf ch. 31 (46) =
MC 93.

K82.2.

Deceptive drinking contest: relative helpers.

References:
ÞorstB 186 ch. 6.

K90.

Other contests won by deception.

K97.

Duel won by deception.

K97.2.

Combat won by means of substituted weapon.

References:
GunnlO 73 ch. 7 (IX 11-14 in Mogk's ed);
Flóam ch. 15;
Dropl ch. 15;
Svarfd ch. 8-9;
SturlSt 609 ch. 10;
Þiðr II 32-34, cf. I 154, 168-69;
ÞorstVík 392-93 ch. 3-4;
cf. Eg ch. 64;
Herrm 315;
LiestølNT 135.

K100-299.

Deceptive bargains.

K100.

Deceptive bargains.

References:
Gautr 39-40, 63 ch. 9 (FAS III 43-44).

K170.

Deception through pseudo-simple bargain.

K170.1.

Deceptive partnership between man and ogre.

References:
cf. Ldb ch. 375.

K185.

Deceptive land purchase. (Dido).

K185.1.

Deceptive land purchase: ox-hide measure.

References:
Gering I III;
Saxo lib. IX c. V 4 =
Herrm 656 (horse-hide).

K185.8.

Land purchase: as much as can be plowed (fenced) in a certain time.

References:
cf. A991.
cf. BárðSn 13 ch. 6.

K199.

Other deceptive bargains.

K199.1.

Deceptive bargains as much gold in reward as sticks to poet's hair when poured over him: he smears it with tar.

References:
Sneglu 425-26 =
HaraldH ch. 105 in FMS VI 375 (Msk 246; FjÍsl 299-300).

K200-249.

Deception in payment of debt.

K210.

Devil cheated of his promised soul.

References:
cf. F531.6.6.

K235.

Creator killed or driven away.

K235.2.

Thor is to give his hammer in return for Freyja as wife.

References:
cf. A284.
Þrym =
Saussaye 240/
cf. Singer 1931 47-48;
Vries 1928a 293 ff.

K235.4.

Conquered warrior kills victor instead of paying.

References:
Þiðr I 364-66.

K235.4.1.

Loki released from captivity of the giant Þjazl on condition that he brings Idun (cf. A474.1). But the gods force him to bring her back and kill Þjazi.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 2-3 (56);
Skj I 16;
Vries 223;
Holtsmark 1949 1-73.

K235.4.2.

Loki released from captivity by the giant Geirröðr on condition that he brings Thor without hammer and magic girdle. Thor borrows another strength-giving girdle and gloves of giantess and kills Geirröðr and his daughter.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 27 (18)/
cf. Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 12-15/
Herrm 592.

K239.

Refusal to tell about the Rhine treasure, though condition demanded is fulfilled when only one who knows where it is, is killed.

References:
cf. N595.
Akv 20-27 >
Völs ch. 39 (37).

K300-499.

Thefts and cheats.

K300.

Thefts and cheats - general.

References:
cf. G610.

K301.

Master thief.

References:
Bevers 258 ch. 32 ff.;
SamsF ch. 15-25;
VilhSj 17 ch. 7.

K306.

Thieves steal from each other.

K306.1.

The stolen and restolen ham.

References:
Gering I 276-86, II 210-23.

K310.

Means of entering house or treasury.

K311.

Thief in disguise.

K311.16.

Thief disguised as girl.

K311.16.2.

Thief in the clothes of robbed bride kills bridegroom.

References:
cf. K1810.1.2.
SamsF ch. 24.

K330.

Means of hoodwinking the guardian or owner.

K337.

Oversalting food of giant (dragon) so that he must go outside for water. Meantime his goods are stolen.

References:
cf. K839.3.
Yngv 22

K400.

Thief escapes detection.

K401.

Blame for theft fastened on dupe.

K401.2.

Stolen goods taken to dupe's house so that he is accused.

References:
GHrólf 300-02 ch. 23.

K440.

Other cheats.

K451.

Unjust umpire as trickster's confederate.

References:
old woman claims dog to be her daughter who refused young man's love:
 Gering I 181.

K476.

Cheating by substitution of worthless articles.

References:
cf. K97.2.

K500-699.

Escape by deception.

K500.

Escape from death or danger by deception.

References:
cf. K1871.1.
Perus escapes on ship drawn with chalk:
 Gering I 26-27.

K510.

Death order evaded.

K510.

Death escaped through disguise, shamming, or substitution.

K511.

Uriah letter changed. Falsified order of execution. A messenger is sent with a letter ordering the recipient to kill the bearer. On the way the letter is changed so that the bearer is honored.

References:
cf. K978;
K1355;
K1851.
Amb 128-32 ch. 24 =
Saxo lib. III c. VI 16 =
Herrm 262;
Schlauch 90.

K512.

Compassionate executioner. A servant charged with killing the hero (heroine) arranges the escape of the latter.

References:
ÞorstUxaf 252 (FMS III 112);
Part 21 ff.;
Saxo lib. VII c. I 4;
Heinzel 45;
Dehmer 111 ;
Schlauch 73, 81.

K512.1.

Compassionate executioner: bloody coat. A servant charged with killing the hero smears the latter's coat with the blood of an animal as proof of the execution.

References:
cf. K522.
Bevers 212-14 ch. 4;
ÞjJón 27 (17-18) ch. 11;
cf. Saxo lib. VII c. I 4-6 =
Herrm 473;
Schlauch 73.

K512.2.

Compassionate executioner: substituted heart. A servant charged with killing the hero (heroine) substitutes an animal, whose heart he takes to his master as proof of the execution.

References:
DrJón 13 ch. 4;
Saxo lib. VII c. I 4 =
Herrm 473;
Schlauch 73.

K514.

Disguise as girl to avoid execution.

References:
cf. ÁnB 359 ch. 7.

K515.

Escape by hiding.

References:
cf. K754;
K1892.

K515.1.

Children hidden to avoid their execution (death).

References:
HrólfKr ch. 1-2 (FAS I 3 ff.);
HálfdBr 564-67 ch. 3;
Mágus 13-19 ch. 8-10, ed. 1858 ch. 17;
Saxo lib. II e. V, lib. VII c. 14-5 =
Herrm 470 ff.

K515.2.

Girl escapes by hiding in huge harp.

References:
cf. D1231.
Völs ch. 45 (43) =
RagnarL ch. 1;
Bósa 48 ch. 3 (FAS III 224).

K515.3.

Sleeping persons covered with oxhide and so saved.

References:
KetilH 118 ch. 3.

K521.

Escape by disguise.

K521.1.

Escape by dressing in animal (bird, human) skin.

References:
cf. K603.
cf. Saxo lib. VIII c. X 1-3 =
Herrm 569.

K521.1.2.

Escape by dressing in bear's skin.

References:
cf. F821.1.3.1.
Þiðr I 261-72 (cf. 339-40; Aarne 590).

K521.2.

Change of bodily appearance so as to escape.

K521.2.3.

Disguise as king with mask in order to hide from enemy who has ruined warrior's face and torn his beard off.

References:
ÖOdd 186-89 (FAS II 293-97).

K521.4.

Clothes changed so as to escape.

K521.4.1.

Disguise in clothes of other sex so as to escape.

K521.4.1.1.

Girl escapes in male disguise.

References:
cf. K1837.
cf. Vígl 59 ch. 7.

K521.4.1.3.

Man in danger of life dressed by hostess as woman and set to grinding corn.

References:
HHu I 35, II 2 =
HrómGr 377 ch. 8.

K521.4.1.4.

Man in danger of life takes his wife's place in the bed with her night-cap on.

References:
VestfjGr 167.

K521.4.3.

Escape in humble disguise.

References:
cf. K1815.
HálfdE V 14, XXIV 1 (FAS III 525, 554);
Bevers 212-14 ch. 4;
Amb 80-90 ch. 14.

K522.

Escape by shamming death.

References:
cf. H111;
K2362.
Ldb 118 n. ad ch. 276;
OddÓláfTr ch. 21 (15);
garment left:
 SamsF ch. 8/
 cf. K512.1;
 K525.5.

K522.5.

Escape by shammed burial.

References:
cf. K1864.
NikL 49 ch. 14;
DrJón 13-14 ch. 4.

K522.6.

Escape by shammed drowning: wrecked boat or coffin lands.

References:
GíslaS ch. 24 (XXIII 14-15);
Fóstbr ch. 24;
cf. Prinz 1935 118;
Saxo lib. VI c. II 7.

K522.8.

Escape by shammed hanging.

References:
Amb 172-74 ch. 36 (35).

K523.

Escape by shamming illness.

References:
cf. K911.

K523.0.2.

Illness feigned to escape unwelcome meeting.

References:
HrólfKr 12 ch. 3.

K523.1.

Escape by shamming madness.

References:
HrólfKr 9-10 ch. 3 (FAS I 9);
Amb 38-40, 72-90, 162-68 ch. 8, 13, 14, 34 (33) =
Saxo lib. III c. VI 6 ff. =
Herrm 258;
Dehmer 19.

K525.

Escape by use of substituted object.

References:
f. K1223;
K1840.

K525.1.

Substituted object left in bed while intended victim escapes.

References:
HaraldH ch. 22 in Hkr III 106;
Saxo lib. VIII c. X 2 =
Herrm 569;
magician substitutes corpse with speaking stone under the head while he is absent (cf. D1611.16)
 Mágus 38 ch. 19.

K525.1.2.

Bride substitutes wooden picture while she herself escapes sleeping groom.

References:
SaulusN 53, 55 ch. 21-22;
cf. picture of wax substituted for abducted queen:
 NikL 46 ch. 13.

K525.5.

Man leaves mantle so that only mantle is hit.

References:
Fær ch. 57;
KetilH 133 ch. 5.

K525.6.

Escape, leaving dog as substitute.

References:
cf. K1223.
cf. Saxo lib. VIII c. X 3 =
Herrm 569-70.

K525.6.1.

Dog buried instead of foster son, who is falsely reported killed so that he can safely be taken away.

References:
Herv 46-51, 123-27 (FAS I 456-61)/
cf. Gould 1922 241.

K527.

Escape by substituting another person.

References:
GíslaS ch. 20, 26 (XIX 26-31, XXV 4);
ÓláfTr ch. 44 in FMS I 72;
Vígl 58-59 ch. 1;
Ögmundar þáttr dytts ok Gunnars h. in Flb I 335-36 (FMS II 70-72, FjÍsl 517-24);
HálfdE ch. V (FAS III 524);
Völs ch. 7 (FAS I 128);
Vilm ch. 5.;
ÁsmS 6;
Nitida 15-18 ch. 3.

K534.

Escape by reversing shoes (boat).

K534.1.

Escape by reversing horse'a (ox's) shoes, etc.

References:
cf. ÓláfH ch. 204 in Flb II 272 (= ch. 137 in FMS IV 336), ch. 141 in Hkr II 332;
Finnb 24 ch. 11.

K548.

Escape by making attacker believe there are many defenders.

References:
cf. K2368.

K548.3.

Sham calling to helpers frightens robbers away.

References:
HringH 4 ch. 1.

K550.

Escape by false plea. A captive makes a request or proposes an action that permits him eventually to escape.

K551.

Respite from death granted until particular act is performed.

References:
cf. D1855.

K551.1.

Respite from death granted until prayer is finished

References:
Gering I 210/
cf. Aarne 337.

K551.1.2.

Regin from death until mass is said.

References:
cf. ÞórNef 232 =
ÓláfH ch. 115 in FMS IV 264-66 (FjÍsl 349-52).

K579.

Escape by false plea - miscellaneous.

K579.3.

Escape from robbers by pretending to be going the same way but separating at the first opportunity.

K579.3.1.

Escape from pursuers by pretending to be one of them.

References:
Dropl 168 ch. 13;
VestfjGr 168.

K600.

Murderer or captor otherwise beguiled.

K603.

Escape under ram's belly. By hiding under the belly of a ram the hero escapes under the legs of the blind ogre.

References:
EgÁsm X 9-14;
Aarne 1137.

K604.

The three teachings of the bird (fox). In return for release from captivity bird (fox) gives the man three teachings. These usually mock the man for his foolishness in releasing what he has.

References:
cf. H505.
Gering I 196-98.

K606.

Escape by singing song. Captive gradually moves away and at last escapes.

K606.1.

Escape by playing music.

K606.1.2.

Escape by playing sleep-bringing music.

K606.1.2.1.

Escape by singing watchmen to sleep.

References:
cf. D1364.23.
ÖOdd 110-11 (ch. XXXII 7, FAS II 225, 536-37);
Saxo lib. I c. VI 8 =
Herrm 92.

K611.

Escape by putting captor of guard.

K611.3.

Escape on ship on wheels after having deceived the captor into laying away sword and helm to receive pretended gift.

References:
ÞjJón 40-47 (27-32) ch. 18-20/
cf. D1552.4.

K611.5.

Escape while captor gets apple.

References:
ViktorBl 39 ch. 12.

K620.

Escape by deceiving the guard.

K625.

Escape by giving narcotic to guards.

References:
cf. K776.

K625.2.

Escape by making the watchmen drunk.

References:
Þórodds þáttr Snorrasonar in Flb II 272 =
ÓláfH ch. 137 in FMS IV 335 (FjÍsl 402-02);
Bevers 233 ch. 15.

K630.

Escape by disarming (making pursuit difficult).

K636.

Holes bored in enemies' boats prevent pursuit.

References:
Laxd ch. XXX;
Korm 229 ch. 8;
ÓláfH ch. 108 in FMS IV 248, ch. 113 in Hkr II;
Fær ch. 56;
Bósa 47 ch. 12 (FAS III 223);
Friðþj IX 4, X 2 (FAS II 85, 88, 497, 498);
ÁnB 355 ch. 7;
JarlmH 40, 42 ch. 22, 24;
ÞjJón 46-47 (31-32) ch. 20-21;
Saxo lib. I ch. VIII 21, lib. II c. I 6, lib. V c. II 10-13, c. III 20;
Herrm 125;
Kersbergen 83-84.

K640.

Escape by help of confederate.

References:
cf. K515;
K548.3;
R162.

K649.

Escape by help of confederate - miscellaneous.

K649.3.

Boys scolded in order to conceal their identity.

References:
HrólfKr 10 ch. 3 (FAS I 9).

K649.4.

Son mentioned as daughter in order to save him from enemy's pursuit.

References:
ÁnB 359 ch. 7.

K649.5.

Boys warned by dogs' names to escape.

References:
HrólfKr 4-8 ch. 1-2 (FAS I 3-8).

K649.6.

Sons warned by talk to oaks to hide.

References:
Mágus 13 ch. 8, ed. 1858 ch. 17.

K649.7.

Confederate in disguise helps man escape.

K649.7.1.1.

Confederate in disguise as beggar helps to escape.

References:
Mágus 21-24, 27-32 ch. 12, 15-17.

K649.7.2.

Helper dressed in bear's skin helps to escape.

References:
cf. K521.1.2.

K649.7.3.

Confederate in disguise as »troIl« frightens king's men, while his daughter helps prisoner to escape.

References:
HrólfG 67-71 ch. 41-42 (FAS III 176-81).

K649.8.

Confederate saves fugitive by shammed pursuit.

References:
Amb 86-88 ch. 14.

K649.9.

Confederate causes confusion so that prisoner can escape.

References:
Bósa 47-48 ch. 13 (FAS III 224).

K649.10.

Prisoner escapes by means of wolf which he lures near by smearing honey on the feet.

References:
cf. Q464.
Völs ch. 5;
ÞjJón 28-31 (18-21) ch. 12-13.

K649.11.

Escape by cutting fetters on stones, etc.

References:
ÖOdd 110-11 (ch. XXXII 7);
EgÁsm VIII 5-9 (FAS III 380);
Sigþ 186 ch. 30;
Lagerholm 38.

K650.

Other means of escape.

K651.

Wolf descends into well in one bucket and rescues fox in the other.

References:
cf. wolf tricked into jumping into the other bucket and subsequently drowns:
 Gering I 200.

K661.

Escape from suspicion of crime.

K661.4.

Waxen statue left instead of abducted queen.

References:
SaulusN ch. 21-22;
NikL 46 ch. 13.

K700-799.

Capture by deception.

K730.

Victim trapped.

K735.

Capture in pitfall.

References:
Orkn ch. 107-08;
Saxo lib. II c. I 5.

K735.3.

Knight captured in pitfall while his horse escapes.

References:
Flov 146-47, 191 ch. 18, 12.

K750.

Capture by decoy.

K754.

Capture by hiding in artificial animal.

K754.1.

Trojan wooden horse.

References:
cf. K2357.10.
cf. Saxo lib. IX c. V 5 =
Herrm 643.

K761.

Capture by putting on the clothes of slain enemy.

References:
cf. K1810.1.2;
K2357.7.
Bósa 27-29, 44 ch. 8, 12 (FAS III 211-13, 221);
Þiðr I 186-88;
Mágus 154 ch. 66.

K770.

Other deceptive captures.

References:
cf. K2369.14-16 *.

K776.

Capture by intoxication (or narcotic).

References:
HálfH ch. XI-XIII;
GHrólf 270-71 ch. 13;
HaraldHr 267-68.

K777.

Capture of castle by pretending to surrender and entering.

References:
cf. K2378.

K788.

Woman lured into the forest and captured.

References:
cf. R10.1.
Skáldsk ch. 3 (56) =
MC 179;
Bósa 53 ch. 13 (FAS III 226);
HrólfKr 20-22 ch. 7 (FAS I 19-22);
Þiðr I 290-302/
cf. K2112.

K788.1.

Princess lured into the forest by harp-playing boy or thief.

References:
Vald 67 ch. 2;
SamsF ch. 4-5.

K800-999.

Killing or maiming by deception.

K810.

Fatal deception into trickster's power.

References:
cf. S121.

K811.

Victim lured into house and killed.

References:
Vkv 20 ff. =
Þiðr I 116-20;
cf. HrólfG 60-61 ch. 36 (FAS III 168-69, 171).

K811.1.

Enemies invited to banquet (visit) and killed.

References:
Atlam/
Akv/
Hamð in BuggeE 284 ff. =
Völs ch. 5, 35 (33)/
Skáldsk ch. 51 (42)/
Þiðr II 279 ff.;
Skáldsk ch. 4-5 (57) and 55 (44) =
HrólfKr 32-34 ch. 12 (FAS I 32-34), cf. 79-89 ch. 27-29 (FAS I 80-91)/
Saxo lib. II c. VI 1-2;
Jómsv ch. 31 (12);
Knytl ch. 91 =
Saxo lib. XIII c. VI;
Ys ch. 36;
HálfH ch. XI-XIII;
HrólfG 50-53 ch. 30-31 (FAS III 146-52);
Yngv 1-3;
HaraldHr 267-68;
Saxo lib. V c. XIV 1-4;
Reuschel 20.

K812.

Victim burned in his own house.

References:
Akv 41/
Atlam 42-43 =
Völs ch. 8, 40 (38)/
Þiðr II 319;
Ldb ch. 6, 8, 12, 20, 79, 174, 264;
Njála CXXIX ff.;
Eg LXXVII 8;
Grett VII 6;
GíslaS III 3-6;
Band XII;
GullÞ ch. 10, 18;
Dropl ch.1;
HÞór ch. 9;
Ys ch. 14, 31, 36, 39, 40, 43;
HálfdS ch. 5 in Hkr I;
HaraldHárf ch. 2, 12, 34, 36 in Hkr I;
ÓláfTr ch. 43, 62 in Hkr I, ch. 4 in FMS IV 26;
IngaK ch. 6, by Odd ch. 58 (46);
ÓláfH ch. 169 in Hkr II, ch. 14 in FMS IV 26;
IngaK ch. 6, in FMS VII 214;
MagnúsErl ch. 11 in FMS VII 303, ch. 17, 19 in Hkr III;
Orkn ch. 28, 29, 35, 66, 73, 78, 84, 103, 113 ( 331);
Sturl I 192, 202, 238, 305-06, 401, II 189, 282;
þáttr frá Sigurði slefu in Flb I 20 (FMS III 87);
ÞorstUxaf in Flb I 255 (FMS III 119-20);
Þorsteins þáttr tjaldstœðings in Flb III 434-35 (FjÍsl 435);
Þorsteins draumr Síðu-Hallssonar in Austf 221;
Bisk I 664;
Herv 156, 160-61 (FAS I 509, 512 n.);
RagnarS 467 ch. 5 (FAS I 359);
HrólfKr 4, 14-17, 86 ch. 1, 3-4, 28 (FAS I ch. 1, 4-5, 43-44);
HálfH III 2. XII 37-46 (FAS II 27, 43-44);
Gautr 12-13 ch. 3 (FAS III 15-16);
HrólfG 70-72 ch. 42-43 (FAS III 181-84);
Friðþj V 9 (FAS II 72, 492);
GrímL 156 ch. 4;
ÁnB 342, 360-61 ch. 5, 7;
ÞorstVík 410, 432 ch. 11, 17;
GHrólf 312 ch. 27;
HálfdBr 584 ch. 13;
SturlSt 615-16 ch. 14 (prevented);
BárðSn 4, 19 ch. 2, 10;
Þiðr I 14-15;
ÞórðarH 98 ch. 6;
ÁsmS 13-14;
Hell 15-16, 45 ch. 9, 23;
FlóresS XXI ch. 22 163;
Amb 162-68 ch. 34 (33);
HaraldHr 267, 271;
AtlaÓ 15-16 ch. 12;
Stark 6-7, 51 ch. 2, 18;
Huld# no. 16.

K815.

Victim lured by kind words approaches trickster and is killed.

K815.12.

Boat lured to land with kind words and wrecked in order to take vengeance on the men.

References:
AtlaÓ# 8-9 ch. 7.

K818.

Victim persuaded to disarm. Killed.

K818.1.

Man killed with sword which he himself is tricked into passing to captured enemy.

References:
Eyrb ch. 32;
Grett ch. 86;
GíslaS ch. 28 (XXVII 11-15)/
cf. Prinz 1935 118;
ÁnB 352 ch. 6;
Þiðr I 308-15 (Mímir);
cf. ÞorstUxaf 254 (FMS III 118, FjÍsl 450);
HrafnþH in FMS VI 112 (FjÍsl 136);
Ambáles is supposed to act in the same way:
 Amb 72 ch. 13.

K818.2.

Giantess killed with the spear she herself has given hero.

References:
cf. G519.2.
SturlSt 622 ch. 16.

K824.

Sham doctor kills his patients.

K824.1.

Sham doctor kills ogre (giant).

References:
KetilH 115-16 ch. 2.

K832.

Dupe induced to look about: seized and killed.

References:
cf. HrólfG 50-51 ch. 30-31 (FAS III 146-49).

K839.

Victim enticed - miscellaneous.

K839.3.

Victim enticed into drinking by over-salting his food: killed when off guard.

References:
cf. K337.
Þiðr H 264 (-66).

K850.

Fatal deceptive game.

References:
cf. E494;
K1626.2: ball-game.

K852.

Deceptive game: hanging each other. Dupe really hanged.

References:
cf. M341.2.23;
N334.2.

K853.

Fatal game: drowning.

References:
cf. H1538;
N339.1.

K863.

Shooting game: blind man's arrow aimed. It kills his friend (Balder's death).

References:
Gylf# ch. 33 (49)/
cf. S73.1.

K867.

Fatal duel: brother kills brother in pretended game.

K867.1.

Deceptive sword-game: brother killed.

References:
for scorning:
 Þiðr II 43-47.

K870.

Fatal deception by narcotic (intoxication).

References:
cf. K776

K873.

Fatal deception by giving narcotic.

K873.1.

King given sleeping potion and then beheaded in his bed by his wife.

References:
Úlfh ch. 1.

K873.2.

Groom murdered while watchmen and bride are brought to sleep by music.

References:
SigrgV 154 ch. 13.

K890.

Dupe tricked into killing himself.

K891.

Dupe tricked into jumping to his death.

References:
cf. K651.

K910.

Murder by strategy.

References:
Sigurðr:
 Völs ch. 1/
 Nornag 68-69 ch. 8 (Flb I 355 = FAS I 332);
importunate suitors
 Nitida ch. 3.

K911.

Feigning death to kill enemy.

References:
cf. feigning illness to kill enemy (cf. K523):
 GísIll in FMS VII 30 (FjÍsl 65).

K911.4.

Sham dead king jumps up and kills the nearest slave.

References:
Amb 38 ch. 8.

K912.

Robbers' (giants') heads cut of one by one as they enter house.

References:
cf. G262.
cf. Skálda in FMS III 74-75;
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 17;
ÓláfH ch. 137 in FMS IV 339;
Harð ch. 22.

K912.1.

Giant's (giantess's) head cut of as he (she) looks out.

References:
HálfdE XVII 2-4 (FAS III 544);
KetilH 115 ch. 2;
VilhSj 123 ch. 57;
cf. ÁsmFl 172-73;
Grœnl 266 ch. 8.

K912.2.

Men lured into serpent pit one by one and killed.

References:
cf. men cast into serpent pit:
 Sigþ 187-88 ch. 30/
 Bevers 224-26 ch. 11-14.

K913.

Disguised hero attacks enemy at feast.

References:
EgÁsm XV 1-9;
Álafl XV-XVI.

K913.1.

Disguised shipwrecked admitted to the king's house kill him at Yule feast in revenge for murder.

References:
cf. K1831.1.
GHrólf 262-65 ch. 9;
HálfdE VII-VIII, XIII (FAS III 528-31, 536-38), introd. 23-24;
Vígl 83 ch. 20.

K914.

Murder from ambush.

References:
ÖOdd 94-95, 127 (ch. XXVII 3, FAS II 209, 243, 535)

K917.

Treacherous murder during hunt.

References:
cf. H1556.2;
K959.2.
RagnarS 467 ch. 5 (FAS I 359-60);
Þiðr II 266-68.
cf. pretended murder during hunt:
 Herv 49-50, 126 (FAS I 459-61) (cf. K525.6.1);
failed
 Villif 32-34 ch. 15.

K929.

Murder by strategy - miscellaneous.

K929.7.

Men deceíved into killing each other.

References:
cf. K1080.

K930.

Murder of enemy's children.

References:
SigrgV ch. 16;
cf. Þiðr II 158-79

K940.

Deception into killing own family or animals.

K947.

King causes his own men to be burned and killed, by mistake or illusion.

References:
NikL 58-59 ch. 16.

K948.

King (Ermanrikr) lured to send his sons on fatal quests and to kill nephews.

References:
cf. H1211.
Þiðr II 158-79.

K950.

Various kinds of treacherous murder.

K952.

Animal (monster) killed from within.

K952.2.

Man transforms self to gadfly to enter giant's stomach and kill him.

References:
cf. D185.

K955.

Murder by burning.

References:
cf. K812;
Q414.

K959.

Other kinds of treacherous murder.

References:
cf. S60;
S110.

K959.2.

Murder in one's sleep.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 50, 51 (41, 42);
GíslaS ch. 16;
Dropl ch. 13/
cf. LiestølUpph 151-52;
Herv 140 ch. 16 (FAS I 488);
Völs ch. 32 (30), 45 (43) =
RagnarL 113-14 ch. 1;
HálfdE VIII-IX (FAS III 531);
ÖOdd 127 (FAS II 242);
Úlfh ch. 1;
Vilm ch. 5;
Stark 7 ch. 3.

K959.2.2.

Heroes dislike to kill sleeping people.

References:
ÞorstVík 399-400 ch. 7;
ÞórNef 232 (FMS IV 264; FjÍsl 350);
FlóresS XIX ch. 1 152:
 »náttvíg eru morðvig«/
 cf. 37;
EgÁsm VIII 5;
Þiðr I 351.

K959.2.3.

Man murdered of his wife's side.

References:
cf. K873.1.

K959.2.4.

Woman marries king feigning thar she can heal him, and murders him in sleep. Afterward she takes the kingdom together with his counsellor.

References:
Kóngab 31 ff.

K959.2.5.

Hero attacks and kills at night hero who wanted to go to sleep before their fighting.

References:
ÖOdd 52-54 (FAS II 187-8).

K959.3.

Tent pulled down over man, and he is then killed.

References:
cf. Q411.2.1.
ÖOdd 111-12, cf. 174-76 (ch. XXXII, FAS II 226, 284-86, 537);
EgÁsm VIII 7-9 (FAS III 380).

K959.3.1.

Rafter supporting giant's house cut half through, so that it can be drawn down from the outside, and the giant is killed.

References:
Yngv 20.

K959.4.

Murder from behind.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 5 (57)/
cf. Q412;
Uppl 457 ch. 2 (FAS II 105; SRD II 269) =
Hkr I 81-83,
HistNor 103;
Fær ch. 43, 103;
ÖOdd 70-71 (ch. XXI 2-3, FAS II 197, 528);
SörlaSt 446 ch. 20;
ÁnB 345, 348 ch. 5, 6;
HrólfG 29 ch. 18 (FAS III 111-12);
Vígl 69-72 ch. 13, 15;
Þiðr II 266.

K960.

Other fatal deceits.

K963.

Rope cut and victim dropped.

References:
FlóresS XX 6-10, 155-56.

K978.

Uriah letter.

References:
cf. K511;
K1355;
K1851. Bevers 222-24 ch. 9-11.

K1000-1199.

Deception into self-injury.

K1010.

Deception through false doctoring.

References:
cf. K1315.2.

K1011.

Eye-remedy.

References:
EgÁsm ch. 9-10 (FAS III 384-86)/
cf. Lagerholm's note and introd. xxxiii;
Reuschel 112.

K1080.

Persons duped into injuring each other.

References:
cf. K2130.
Herv 34-36, 116 (FAS I 446).

K1082.

Ogres duped into fighting each other.

K1082.1.

Missile thrown among enemies causes them to fight one another.

References:
ÖOdd 48-49 (ch. XII 7;
FAS II 185, 519).

K1084.

Liar brings about fight between dupes.

K1084.4.

Calumniators try to bring friendly kings to light, but fail at last.

References:
HrólfG 6-7 ch. 3-4 (FAS III 63-65).

K1087.

Falsifed message brings about a war.

References:
cf. K1093.

K1087.0.1.

Men disrobe and report they have been attacked: bring about war.

References:
Saxo lib. V c. II 10, lib. X c. XII 1, cf. lib. IV c. III 13/
Herrm 326.

K1092.

Brothers duped into killing each other by slander that one of them is father to the other's child.

References:
Sögubr 7-9 ch. 2 (FAS I 369-70).

K1093.

Goddess arouses heroes' jealousy and eternal fighting.

References:
Sörla 278 (FAS I 398 ch. 5 ff.) =
Saxo lib. V c. IX =
Herrm 361.

K1094.

Treacherous counselor persuades king's son to woo his father's young bride whom he is sent to get, and as he tells the king that he is her lover both are killed.

References:
Völs ch. 42 (40)/
cf. Þiðr II 164-79/
Herrm 572 ff.

K1094.1.

God persuades hero to substitute a false bride for his father, this results in a fight where the son kills the father.

References:
cf. K1911;
N731.2.
HaraldHr 266 ff.

K1200-1299.

Deception into humiliating position.

K1210.

Humiliated or baffled lovers.

References:
cf. T70.
Háv 97-102;
ÓláfTr ch. 43 in Hkr I 338-41, by Odd ch. 32 (25);
SigrgFr 56-66 ch. 4-7;
Clári in Wahlgren 6;
Sigþ in Wahlgren 8;
Dínus in Wahlgren 15;
NikL 7 ch. 3.

K1218.

Importunate lovers led astray.

K1218.1.

The entrapped suitors (Lai l'épervier). The chaste wife has them one at a time undress and hide. The husband and guests come and chase them off.

References:
Skálda in Hb 445-47.

K1218.1.4.

Importunate lover (priest) is forced to hide in chest.

K1218.1.4.1.

Four importunate lovers are forced to hide in four-compartmented chest which is sold.

References:
Mars 13-15 ch. 6.

K1218.1.7.

Importunate suitor has his head shaved and tarred and is put into sack and returned to his men.

References:
Helgi:
 HrólfKr 19 ch. 6/
 Skjöld ch. 11;
cf. ViktorBl 36-37 ch. 12.

K1223.

Mistress deceives lover with a substitute.

References:
cf. K525.1.2.
dog:
 Háv 101 =
 MC 48.

K1223.5.

King's daughter (maiden queen) deceives king (lover) by substituting her maid.

References:
HálfdE V 5 (FAS III 524);
Vilm ch. 5 ff.;
Fastus 15 ch. 6;
Nitida 15-18 ch. 3;
Tristrams saga.

K1240.

Deception into humiliating position - miscellaneous.

K1292.

Hostile brother-in-law made king's inferior by being tricked to hold his sword while the king arranges his breeches belt. (Old custom).

References:
HrólfKr 46 ch. 16 (FAS I 46-47) =
Skjöld ch. 13/
cf. Saxo lib. II c. VIII 4 =
Herrm 197-98.

K1300-1399.

Seduction or deceptive marriage.

K1300.

Seduction.

K1301.

Mortal woman seduced by a god.

References:
cf. A164.6;
D658.3.2.1;
K1315.1.

K1310.

Seduction by disguise or substitution.

References:
cf. D658;
K1831.
Wahlgren 48-51:
 »Shape-changing and disguise in the maiden queen sagas«.

K1311.

Seduction by masking as woman's husband.

References:
cf. D658.2.

K1311.1.

Husband's twin brother mistaken by woman (and people) for her husband (and for the king).

References:
HrólfKr 62-63 ch. 23 (FAS I 63);
cf. Aarne 303.

K1315.

Seduction by impostor.

K1315.1.

Seduction by posing as a god.

References:
Gunnarr Helmingr:
 ÓláfTr ch. 277-78 in Flb I 337-39 (FMS II 62 ff.)/
 cf. Krappe 1928 226-33.

K1315.2.

Seduction by posing as doctor.

References:
cf. K1825.1.11

K1315.6.

Seduction by posing as holy man (churchman).

References:
cf. K1826.3.

K1315.10.

Seduction by posing as beggar.

References:
cf. Saxo lib. VIII c. XI 2 =
Herrm 578.

K1315.11.

Seduction by posing as leper.

References:
fails:
 SturlSt 642 ch. 25.

K1315.12.

Seduction by posing as merchant.

References:
cf. K1817.4.
SigrgFr 64-66 ch. 7;
Sigþ ch. 10 ff.;
NikL 19-43, 49-56 ch. 8-11, 14-15;
ViktorBl 37-38 ch. 12/
cf. ViktorBl 48-51/
HálfdBr 578-79 ch. 9.

K1315.13.

Seduction by masking as soldier.

References:
but the attempt fails
 Saxo lib. III c. IV 1 =
 Herrm 239.

K1321.

Seduction by man disguising as woman.

K1321.1.

Man disguised as woman admitted to women's quarters: seduction.

References:
Saxo lib. III c. IV 5 =
Herrm 239/
MC 48;
Saxo lib.VII c. VII 6 =
Herrm 493 f.;
Saxo lib.IX c. IV 18-19 =
Herrm 641.

K1321.2.

Man disguised as woman abducts princess.

References:
ViktorBl ch. 14;
Apollonius:
 Þiðr II 116-19.

K1321.3.

Man disguised as woman courted (married) by another man.

K1321.3.1.

Man disguised as woman beguiles hostile thief.

References:
cf. K1911.

K1330.

Girl tricked into man's room (or power).

References:
cf. K788.

K1332.

Seduction by taking aboard ship to inspect wares.

K1332.3.

Seduction by smith by promise of jewels.

References:
Völundr- Velent:
 Vkv 30/
 Þiðr I 122 ff.

K1340.

Entrance into girl's (man's) room (bed) by trick.

K1341.

Entrance to woman's room in hollow artificial animal.

References:
cf. in horsehide:
 Svarfd ch. 20.

K1342.

Entrance into woman's (man's) room by hiding in chest.

References:
cf. K1521.

K1342.0.1.

Man carried into woman's room hidden in basket (with flowers).

References:
FlóresB ch. XVII.

K1344.

Tunnel entrance to guarded maiden's chamber.

References:
cf. K1523.
NikL 28 ff. ch. 9-12.

K1349.

Other means of entering into girl's (man's) room (bed).

K1349.1.

Disguise to enter girl's (man's) room.

References:
cf. K1310-1329 *.

K1349.1.5.

Man feigns sick in order to enter room of princess skilled in healing, and wooes her for his friend.

References:
JarlmH 6-9 ch. 5.
Tristrams saga: Tristram - Ísönd - Markis.

K1350.

Woman persuaded (or wooed) by trick.

K1352.

Death feigned to woo maiden.

References:
cf. Svarfd 62-63 ch. 20;
Heinzel 38.

K1355.

Altered letter of execution gives princess to hero.

References:
Saxo lib. IV c. I 14 =
Herrm 287.

K1371.

Bride-stealing.

References:
cf. K1321;
R31.
HaraldH ch. 15 in Hkr III 97 and FMS VI 168;
GrímL 143 ch. 1;
EgÁsm XV 1-9 (FAS III 396-402);
JarlmH 26-27 ch. 14;
SigFót 999-1006;
SaulusN ch. 20-22.

K1371.1.

Lover steals bride from wedding with unwelcome suitor.

References:
cf. R111.1.9;
T150.
HálfdBr 589-90 ch. 17;
Bósa 43-48, 53-54, 124-31 ch. 12-13, 16 (FAS III 221-27);
HringT 13-16 ch. 6;
NikL 49-56 ch. 14-15;
Saxo lib. I c. IV 15 =
Herrm 84.

K1371.1.2.

Lover's foster-brother (friend) steals bride from wedding with unwelcome suitor.

References:
ÁsmS 7, 11-14;
JarlmH 28-42 ch. 15-23.

K1371.4.

Lover in disguise abducts beloved.

References:
SigFót 1002 (cf. R31);
Bevers 230-32 ch. 15;
SaulusN ch. 20-22.

K1371.4.1.

Lover masks as king, knight.

References:
cf. K1812.3.
Saxo lib. III c. IV 1, 4.

K1372.

Woman engaged to marry by trick.

References:
Ys ch. 37;
GunnlO ch. 4 (V 15-16);
Gautr 46-49, 66-71 ch. 11, 5 (FAS III 50-53);
Vígl 67-68 ch. 13;
NikL 11 ff. ch. 6-7;
Saxo lib. V c. III 15/
cf. T55.8.

K1372.1.

Princess tricked into engaging herself to suitor rejected by her father.

References:
NikL 11-16 ch. 6.

K1500-1599.

Deceptions connected with adultery.

K1510.

Adulteress outwits husband.

References:
Grett LXXXVII ff.

K1513.

The wife's equivocal oath.

References:
Grett LXXXIX/
cf. ESveinsson 1929 xxi;
Schlauch 86-87;
Dehmer 115-16;
Heinzel 44, 193.

K1514.

Adulteress gets rid of husband while she entertains lover.

References:
HálfH VIII 4 (FAS II 34).

K1521.

Paramour successfully hidden from husband.

K1521.2.

Paramour successfully hidden in chest.

References:
cf. Grett LXXXVIII 8.

K1523.

Underground passage to paramour's house. (Inclusa).

References:
cf. K1344;
R25.1.
cf. PjJón 22 (14) ch. 8ff.;
Saxo lib. V c. III 27.

K1550.

Husband outwits adulteress and paramour.

K1551.

Husband returns home secretly and spies on adulteress and lovers.

K1551.1.

Husband returns secretly and kills (unwelcome) suitor.

References:
cf. N681.
Þiðr II 150-54;
thrall:
 Herv 44-47, 122-24 (FAS I 455-58).

K1557.

Husband discovers wife's adultery by riddling conversation.

K1557.1.

Husband discovers paramour's love letter in his wife's purse, after having made her drunk.

References:
Þiðr II 150-54.

K1600-1699.

Deceiver falls into own trap.

K1600.

Deceiver falls into own trap.

References:
cf. Q211.13.

K1603.

Man falls into sacrificial grave prepared for others. Rich man orders poor people to dig a grave in order to bury them all in it as sacrifice to avert famine. But a Christian frees them and promises those who become Christian a living. The rich man falls in the grave and dies.

References:
cf. S263.
Svaða þáttr in Flb 1 435-36 =
ÓláfTr ch. 225-26 in FMS II 222-28.

K1610.

Deceiver falls into his own trap - miscellaneous incidents.

References:
cf. N339.16.
host overawed instead of guests:
 Dínus in Wahlgren 15.

K1612.

Message of death fatal to sender.

References:
cf. J21.2;
J21.17.
Hákonar þáttr ch. 3-8 in FMS XI 427 ff./
cf. ESveinsson 1929 xxiii-iv.

K1626.

Would-be killers killed.

K1626.1.

Earl killed in combat with man he has undertaken to kill.

References:
Þiðr II 307, 320.

K1626.2.

Treacherous councelor killed in ball game he himself has arranged.

References:
SigrgFr 43 ch. 1.

K1667.

Unjust banker deceived into delivering deposits by making him expect even larger. In order to make the impression of honesty he delivers the one chest of money. The ten chests which he then receives are filled with stones.

References:
#Gering I 185-88, 292-94.

K1672.

Dwarf himself falls in love with girl he has seduced by magic love, and loses her as he is forced to remove his magic.

References:
GHrólf 310 ch. 25.

K1700-2099.

Deception through shams.

K1700-1799.

Deception through bluffing.

K1700.

Deception through bluffing.

References:
cf. K239.

K1760.

Other bluffs.

References:
cf. R53.4.

K1766.

Trickster's boasting scares his powerful opponent from contest.

K1766.1.

Fake boasting of having killed his foster-brother makes his men follow the boaster.

References:
ÁsmVík 15 ch. 8.

K1771.

Bluffing threat.

K1771.6.

Girl's sham threat in order to evade husband till lover returns.

References:
ÁsmS 8-9.

K1771.7.

Sham threat of war holds ships back so that there suddenly are enough men to man defending ship.

References:
HallþSn in FMS VI 238-40 (FjÍsl 112-14).

K1771.8.

Sham dream prophesying shipwreck makes people leave ship so that there is room enough for man who wants to go.

References:
Sneglu in Flb III 425-26 (FMS VI 375-77);
Msk 246;
FjÍsl 300-01).

K1771.9.

King menaced into giving his daughter by means of borrowed fleet.

References:
Gautr 46-49, 66-71 ch. 11 (FAS III 50-53).

K1772.

Pretended anger.

References:
HjÖlv 512 ch. 21;
HálfdE VII 5-6 (FAS III 529);
Friðþj XI 13-17 (FAS II 93).

K1774.

King persuades men to follow him, pretending that he is going to make peace with his brothers, instead battle.

References:
ÁnB 335 ch. 4.

K1777.

When he is looked at too threateningly, hero feigns failing ability to go on horseback.

References:
GHrólf 293 ch. 20.

K1791.

Sham dael in order to brim about recognition.

References:
Vald 70-72 ch. 2.

K1792.

Feigned ignorance about person's identity in order to tell one's frank opinion of him.

References:
Friðþj XI 20 (FAS II 94, 501).

K1792.1.

Feigned ignoranre of person's identity in order not to reveal king.

References:
Friðþj XI 13-17 (FAS II 93-94, 500).

K1792.2.

Feigned ignorance about the whereabouts of hero's weapons and horse in order to keep him as monk.

References:
Þiðr II 380-81.

K1800-1899.

Deception by disguise or illusion.

K1810.

Deception by disguise.

References:
cf. D2031.4;
H173;
K913.
Dehmer 12-13;
Wahlgren 48 ff.

K1810.1.

Disguise by pulling on clothes (carrying accoutrements) of certain person.

K1810.1.2.

Lover disguised in slain enemy's clothes.

References:
cf. K311.16.2;
K761;
K2357.7.
SigrgFr 73 ch. 9 ff.

K1810.3.

Lover disguised as other knight in order to reach sweetheart.

References:
cf. K1812.3;
K1831.2.2.

K1811.

Gods in disguise visit mortals.

References:
cf. A185.
Odin:
 Ls 24/
 ÓláfTr ch. 197 in FMS II 138 = ch. 64 in Hkr I 377-79, by Odd ch. 43 (33)/
 ÓláfH ch. 88 in FMS V 171/
 Saxo lib. I c. VI 7, lib. VII c. XII 1 =
 Herrm 99, 549/
 cf. K1815.0.1/
 Vries 191;
Thor:
 Flóam ch. 24/
 ÓláfTr ch. 213 in FMS II 182, by Odd ch. 59 (47)/
 BárðSn 15-17 ch. 8;
Heimdallr:
 Rþ in BuggeE 141.

K1812.

King in disguise.

References:
Gylf ch. 2;
Hrafn and Krákr as »grímumenn«:
 GHrólf 320-21, 340 ff., 347-50 ch. 29, 33, 34-35;
Álafl ch. VI-VIII 1.

K1812.2.

lncognito king joins robbers.

References:
cf. Heimir:
 Þiðr I 206 ff.;
Karl and Basin:
 Karla ch. 2-3: .

K1812.3.

Prince disguises as another prince to woo princess.

References:
cf. K1371.4.1.
Clári XI 9;
Þiðr I 53 ff., II 78 ff.;
Sigþ ch. 32;
Nitida 29-31 ch. 5.

K1812.8.

Incognito queen (princess).

K1812.8.3.

Disguised queen visits her husband and begets child with him as assigned.

References:
cf. H1187.
Mágus 1-7 ch. 1-4.

K1812.19.

King in disguise as one of his own men rescued in fighting alone against four.

References:
Þorsteins þáttr Austfirðings in FjÍsl 410-14.

K1813.

Disguised husband visits his wife.

K1813.2.

Disguised husband spies on his faithless wife.

References:
cf. K1551.1.

K1814.

Woman in disguise wooed by her faithless husband.

References:
cf. H1187.

K1815.

Humble disguise.

References:
cf. K521.4.3.
Dehmer 20.

K1815.0.1.

Disguise with hood dropping low over the face.

References:
cf. K1811.
ÓláfTr ch. 64 in Hkr I 377, by Odd ch. 17 (11);
ÓláfH in Flb II 134 (= FMS V 171);
Völs ch. 3, 45 (43) =
RagnarL ch. 1 (43), 19 (20);
HrómGr 367 ch. 2;
Friðþj XI (FAS II 90-94, 499-500);
ÖOdd 139 ff. (ch. XXXVI-XL; FAS II 540-51);
HálfdE VII 3;
GHrólf 292-94 ch. 20;
Þiðr II 94;
JarlmH 25-27 ch. 14;
Stark 78 ch. 23;
Gering I 205;
Saxo lib. III c. IV 1, lib. VI c. VI 3;
cf. the Odin-names Höttr and Siðhöttr:
 Heinzel 231/
 HálfH I 3/
 BuggeE 76;
MC 43.

K1816.

Disguise as menial.

References:
Gering I 17;
Hiarno:
 Saxo lib. VI c. III 3.

K1816.0.1.

God disguised as menial.

References:
cf. K1815.0.1.
MC 85.

K1816.0.3.

Menial disguise of princess's lover.

References:
Sigþ 198-210 ch. 34-36;
Bevers 230-32 ch. 15.

K1816.6.

Disguise as herdsman (shepherd, swineherd, etc.).

References:
f. L113.1.1-6 *.

K1816.12.

Disgulse as smith.

References:
cf. L113.6.
JarlmH 25-26 ch. 14.

K1817.

Disguise as wanderer (Viðförull).

References:
Odin:
 Saxo lib. III c. IV 5/
 cf. Ys ch. 2;
Oddr:
 ÖOdd 139 ff. (Ch. XXXVI 3, FAS II 540 ff.)/
 cf. LiestølNT 176-77;
HringH 6-7 ch. 3;
Mágus 27-32 ch. 15-16 (ch. 35-41)/
cf. introd. xci ff.;
Ericus:
 Saxo lib. V c. VII 3.

K1817.1.

Disguise as beggar.

References:
cf. D2031.4.3;
K649.7.1;
K1315.10;
K2357.9.
Hallfr 68;
HrólfKr 21, 23 ch. 7 (FAS I 20-22);
Stark 78 ch. 23;
KáraK 66 ch. 33;
Starcatherus:
 Saxo lib. VI c. VI 3.

K1817.2.

Disguise as palmer (pilgrim).

References:
Bevers 230-32, 252 ch. 15, 28.

K1817.3.

Disguise as harper (minstrel).

References:
cf. K2357.1.
Þiðr II 150;
SaulusN 49-52 ch. 20-21 (cf. K1371.2);
Odin:
 HaraldHr 267 ff.

K1817.4.

Disguise as merchant.

References:
cf. K1315.12;
K2357.10.
Njála ch. 22/
cf. Dehmer 109-10;
SturlSt 641 ch. 25.

K1818.

Disguise as sick man.

References:
cf. K1349.1.5.
through wax-mask:
 MagnúsB ch. 15 in FMS VII 30.

K1818.1.

Disguise as leper.

References:
cf. D1315.11.

K1818.3.

Disguise as madman (fool).

References:
cf. K523.1.

K1821.

Disguise by changing bodily appearance.

References:
cf. K1818.

K1821.6.

Disguise by cutting one eye out.

References:
Þiðr II 395-96 (only in the Swedish transl.).

K1821.7.

Beautiful woman in hideous disguise.

References:
Völs ch. 45 (43) =
RagnarL ch. 1 (43);
Mágus 2 ch. 2, ed. 1858 9-10 ch. 4.

K1821.8.

Disguise as old man.

References:
Gylfi:
 Gylf ch. 2;
Þiðr II 94;
Mágus 27-32 ch. 15-17;
Oli:
 Saxo lib. VII c. XIII =
 Herrm 531.

K1821.9.

Disguise in wooden covering.

K1821.9.1.

Disguise in bark of birch.

References:
ÖOdd 118 ff.;
HjÖlv 459 ch. 4.

K1823.

Man disguises as animal.

References:
cf. D113.3;
F821.1.3.1;
G211;
K521.1;
K649.7.2.

K1825.

Disguise as professional man.

K1825.1.

Disguise as doctor.

K1825.1.1.

Lover masks as doctor to reach sweetheart.

References:
ViktorBl ch. 13;
Saxo lib. III c. IV 5 =
Herrm 239.

K1825.2.

Woman masks as lawyer (judge) and frees her husband.

References:
Mars 17-22 ch. 7-8.

K1825.5.

Disguise as soldier.

References:
cf. K1315.13.

K1826.

Disguise as churchman (cleric).

K1826.1.

Disguise as monk.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 399 in Flb I 509 =
HallþSn in FMS III 158;
Gibbon ch. 13;
the girl Marina:
 Gering I 149.

K1826.3.

Lover masks as ancharite to reach sweetheart.

References:
NikL 49-56 ch. 14-15;
Gibbon ch. 13.

K1831.

Service under a false name.

References:
ÖOdd 118 ff., 139 ff. (ch. XXXVII; FAS II 541 ff.);
Þiðr I 144, 155, 225 ff., 236 ff.;
Vígl 79, 83 ch. 18, 20;
ÁsmVík 18-32, 36-42 ch. 10, 14, 19, 22;
JarlmH 29-42 ch. 15-23.

K1831.1.

Shipwrecked men call themselves by false names.

References:
cf. K913.1.
Kóngab 8.

K1831.2.

Service in disguise.

References:
cf. K521.4.1.3.
ÖOdd 168-69 (ch. XLI; FAS II 281, 532);
Friðþj XI (FAS II 90-94, 499-500 ch. 5).

K1831.2.1.

Service in disguise in order to seduce king's daughter by putting love charm in her food.

References:
Velent:
 Þiðr I 111-14.

K1831.2.2.

Lover in disguise as duke's son takes service under king with his followers in order to abduct his sister.

References:
Bósa 125-26 ch. 16.

K1833.

Disguise as ghost.

References:
Amb 118-20 ch. 21.

K1836.

Disguise of man in woman's dress.

References:
cf. D12;
K311.16.1;
K521.4.1;
K1321.

K1836.1.

Husband disguises as woman to spy on wife.

References:
Þiðr II 17-19.

K1837.

Disguise of woman in man's clothes.

References:
cf. K521.4.1.1;
K1825.2.
Mágus, ed. 1858 ch. 7;
cf. Laxd ch. 35;
Saxo lib. I c. VI 4.

K1837.4.

Girl in man's clothes avenges her father.

References:
HálfdE VIII 11-14 (FAS III 530-31).

K1839.

Other deceptions by disguise.

K1839.14.

Husband and wife disguised as brother and sister.

References:
Álafl ch. xv-xvi =
Lagerholm 110-14.

K1840.

Deception by substitution.

References:
cf. K252;
K1223;
K1911.

K1842.

Living person acts as image of saint.

References:
cf. K1315.1.

K1843.

Wife deceives husband with substituted bedmate.

References:
Völs ch. 7 (FAS I 128).

K1843.2.

Wife takes mistress's place in husband's bed. Brings about reconciliation.

References:
Mágus ch. 3/
cf. H1187.

K1844.

Husband deceives wife with substituted bedmate.

K1844.1.

Huband has his strong servant substitute in bed with strong wife.

References:
Þiðr II

K1844.3.

Groom deceives bride with substituted bedmate and hides self in order to learn the secret she has promised to tell.

References:
cf. N455.7;
N475.
SturlSt 636-37 ch. 22.

K1844.4.

Fairy visits queen in her husband's shape and begets son with her.

References:
cf. F301.

K1845.

Substitute in battle.

References:
HálfdE V 1-20 (FAS III 523-26);
GHrólf 286-88 ch. l8;
VilhSj 98-117 ch. 43-54.

K1848.

Substitute for task.

References:
Völs ch. 27;
HjÖlv 498-504 ch. 15-18;
GHrólf 275 ch. 15.

K1851.

Substituted letter.

References:
cf. K511.
Atlam 4 =
Völs ch. 35 (33).

K1860.

Deception by feigned death (sleep).

References:
cf. K522;
K2362.

K1863.

Death feigned to learn how soldiers are resuscitated.

References:
Kóngab 14-15.

K1864.

False tidings of one's own death in order to be able to leave without notice.

References:
cf. K522.
ÁsmS 11;
Þiðr II 395-98;
Mágus 33-34 ch. 18, 43.

K1864.1.

False tidings of another's death in order to secure his bride.

References:
Þorsteins s. hvíta ch. 4 in Austf;
cf. GunnlO ch. XII.

K1870.

Illusions.

References:
cf. D2031.
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 12-18.

K1871.

Deception by legerdemain.

K1871.1.

Deception: climbing silk thread tossed upward in air.

References:
Gering I 223, II 166.

K1872.

Camouflage.

K1872.1.

Army appears like forest.

References:
Saxo lib. V c. IV 1 =
Herrm 341, 498.

K1872.2.

Reeds make ships appear like island.

References:
Yngv 18-21.

K1872.3.

Love letter hidden in apple.

References:
Þiðr II 115, 118.

K1872.4.

Wounds masked by other wound in order not to be recognized.

References:
ÞjJón 35-38 (24-25) ch. 15-16.

K1881.

Absent person seems to be present.

References:
Mágus 38 ch. 19;
Perus:
 Gering I 218-20.

K1883.

Illusory enemies.

References:
Gering I 228 ff.

K1883.2.

Objects attacked under the illusion that they are men.

References:
Dínus 33-35;
Árnason II 204/
cf. KrappeÉtudes 128 ff.

K1886.

Illusions in landscape.

K1886.2.

Mists which lead astray.

References:
cf. D2143.3.

K1890.

Other deceptions by disguise or illusion.

K1892.

Deception by hiding.

References:
cf. K515.
Völs ch. 6-8;
ÞorstVík 416-19 ch. 13-14;
ÁsmFl 173.

K1900-1999.

Impostures.

K1910.

Marital impostors.

K1911.

The false bride (substituted bride).

References:
cf. K1843.
cf. Þrym/
Vries 226/
Leyen 50/
MC 88.

K1911.1.

Circumstances of substitution of false bride.

K1911.1.9.

Prince substitutes peasant girl for the king's daughter he has got for his father, but with whom he himself has fallen in love.

References:
cf. T51.1.
HaraldHr 265-68.

K1920.

Substituted children.

K1921.

Parents exchange children.

K1921.3.

Queen changes her own ugly twins for slave's pretty son. Later recognizes the better character of the twins, and changes back again.

References:
Ldb ch. 162/
cf. Skj I 5;
Sturl I 2;
HálfH ch. 17 (FAS II 59-60)/
cf. introd 36-67.

K1930.

Treacherous impostors.

K1931.

Impostors abandon (or kill) their companion and ursurp his place.

References:
cf. GHrólf 270 ch. 13 ff.

K1931.1.

Impostors throw hero overboard into sea.

References:
cf. S141.1.

K1931.1.1.

Impostor tries to push foster-brother into the water and then cuts rope so that he drifts alone out on the sea in boat without oars.

References:
cf. ÁsmVík 7 ch. 3.

K1932.

Impostors claim reward (prize) earned by hero.

References:
GHrólf 289 ch. 18;
cf. Bósa 37 ch. 10 (FAS III 218);
Þiðr I 109-10.

K1933.

Impostor forces oath of secrecy.

References:
GHrólf 271, 304 ch. 13, 24.

K1952.

Sham prince (nobleman).

K1952.4.

Impostor claims to be earl's son in exile.

References:
GHrólf 272 ch. 14 ff.

K1952.5.

Wooing emissary poses as king and suitor, but is refused.

References:
ÁsmS 1-2;
Konr 43-82 ch. 1-10/
cf. Schlauch 76.

K1955.

Sham physician.

References:
cf. K1315.2.

K1961.

Sham churchman.

K1961.3.

Devil disguised as monk.

References:
cf. V250.
Gering I 104.

K1968.

Sham prowess in hunting.

References:
cf. N622.

K2000-2099.

Hypocrites.

K2010.

Hypocrite pretends friendship but attacks.

K2021.

Betrayal by a kiss.

References:
cf. S11.4.2

K2060.

Detection of hypocrisy.

References:
cf. Hypocrite question to find out where victim is going to stay overnight:
 HaraldG ch. 19 in FMS VII 203.

K2100-2199.

False accusations.

K2110.

Slanders.

References:
cf. D1711.12;
H1219.6.
Ls.

K2110.1.

Calumniated wife.

K2111.

Potiphar's wife.

References:
cf. K2121.
HrólfKr ch. 13-22;
HjÖlv 469, 515 ch. 8, 22;
Bæring 109-10 ch. 23;
RémK 94 ff. ch. 19-21;
Úlfh ch. 1;
Úlf 143 ff.

K2112.

Woman slandered as adulteress (prostitute). (Usually by unsuccessful suitor).

References:
Svanhildr:
 Völs ch. 42 (40)/
 Saxo lib. VIII c. X 9 =
 Herrm 572;
Sisibe:
 Þiðr I 290-302.

K2114.

Man falsely accused of infidelity.

References:
cf. K1092.

K2115.

Animal-birth slander.

References:
cf. T465.
Hyndl 40/
HHu I 39 =
Völs ch. 9.

K2115.1.

Animal-descent slander.

References:
HrólfG ch. 26 (FAS III 130-31).

K2116.

Innocent person accused of murder.

K2116.2.

Man falsely accused of murder.

K2116.12.

Man accused of having starved woman to death and taken treasure.

References:
Völs ch. 38 (36).

K2116.5.

Warrior falsely accused of having killed his sleeping adversary. Not supposed to have been able to do it if latter was awake.

References:
Þiðr I 189;
Konr 63 ch. 6.

K2121.

Man slandered as having deflowered princess.

References:
cf. K2111.
IngaK ch. 24-25 in Hkr III;
Völs ch. 42 (40);
HálfdBr 587-88 ch. 15;
HrómGr 372 ch. 5;
Þiðr II 164 =
Saxo lib. VIII c. X 10/
Herrm 572/
cf. K2112;
FlóresS XXI 12-23/
cf. introd. lxxviii;
Bevers 219-22 ch. 8-9;
Saxo lib. V c. IX 1.

K2126.

Knight falsely accused of sedition.

K2126.2.

King's man falsely accused of being in the secret service of another king.

References:
ÞórNef 316-20 (FjÍsl 359-63).

K2127.

False accusation of theft.

References:
GHrólf 290-91, 300-01 ch. 19, 23.

K2130.

Trouble-makers.

References:
cf. H911;
K1084.
Odin:
 HHu II 34;
Loki:
 Ls/
 Gylf ch. 19 (33);
Heiðrekr:
 Herv 34-36, 116 (FAS I 445-46);
Skáldsk ch. 50 (41) =
Völs ch. 30 (28), 43 (41);
Þiðr II 259-61;
Upphaf Gregorii in FMS VII 359;
Saxo lib. VII c. I 2;
Reuschel 23, 27;
women as trouble-makers:
 Heinzel 36, 39/
 cf. K1093;
 P25.

K2200-2299.

Villains and traitors.

K2210.

Treacherous relatives.

References:
cf. Q413.8.

K2211.

Treacherous brother.

References:
Grm 75;
KáraK 25 ff. ch. 11.

K221.

Treacherous brother-in-law.

References:
Völs ch. 2 (FAS I 117);
HrólfKr 95 ch. 32 ff. (FAS I ch. 47 ff.);
Friðþj V 6-9 (FAS II 71-72, 491);
KáraK 59 ff. ch. 29.

K2213.

Treacherous wife.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 71 in Hkr I 387;
Saxo lib. IX c. IV 11 =
Herrm 632;
Úlfh ch. 1.

K2213.8.

Faithless queen aids lover to dispossess king.

References:
Bevers 209-12 ch. 1-4;
Kóngab 32.

K2213.12.

Young queen murders her old husband in order to get a new one.

References:
cf. J445.2.
HjÖlv 515 ch. 22;
IllGr 656-57 ch. 5;
Bevers 209-12 ch. 1-4;
Kóngab 32.

K2213.13.

Queen kills her husband as revenge of his killing of her father and brother.

References:
Uppl 457 ch. 2 (FAS II 105, SRD II 269) =
Hkr I 81-83 (cf. 72)/
HistNor 103.

K2213.14.

Queen deceives her husband as revenge for his killing of her lover and brother (Helgi).

References:
HrólfKr 37-42 ch. 14 (FAS I 37-42).

K2213.15.

Treacherous queen lures her husband into then and betrays him to hostile king. He is hung up between two fires, but his second wife cuts the strings so that he falls down and kills his enemy and takes his kingdom back.

References:
HálfH VIII 4-9 (FAS II 34-35).

K2213.16.

Wife betrays husband in revenge for his once having taken a second wife.

References:
HálfH VIII 4-9 (FAS II 34-35), cf. introd. 17-18.

K2220.

Treacherous rivals.

References:
cf. H911.
GunnlO 82, 102 ch. 9, 12 (14, 22, and XII, XVI 10-12);
ÁsmVík 7 ch. 3/
cf. K1931.1.1.

K2240.

Treacherous officere and tradesmen.

References:
Aldrian's treachery against Attila:
 Þiðr II 369.

K2242.

Treacherous steward, »dróttseti«.

References:
cf. K2249.2.
Þiðr I 109-11.

K2246.

Treacherous prince.

K2246.1.

Treacherous king.

References:
cf. K947;
K2369.2.2.

K2247.

Treacherous lord (earl).

References:
DrJón 12 ff.

K2249.

Other treacherous officers and tradesmen.

K2249.2.

Treacherous treasurer.

References:
cf. K2242.
Bósa 4-5, 9-10, 76, 82 ch. 1, 4, 5 (FAS III 194, 198).

K2250.

Treacherous servants and workmen.

References:
GHrólf 270 ch. 13 ff./
cf. ESveinsson 1929 xxxvi-vii;
Álafl XVI 6 ff.

K2251.

Treacherous slave(s).

References:
Ldb 37 n., ch. 8, 20;
Flóam ch. 23;
Karkr:
 OddÓláfTr ch. 21 (15) =
 ch. 49 in Hkr I 354/
 ch. 104 in FMS I 217;
Herv 140 ch. 16 (FAS I 488).

K2255.

Treacherous herdsman.

References:
Kersbergen 76.

K2258.

Treacherous peasant.

References:
MagnúsErl ch. 42 in Hkr III 489;
Fær ch. 38.

K2260.

Dark traitors.

K2260.1.

Treacherous dark man.

References:
HjÖlv 491-97 ch. 14.

K2265.

Treacherous red knight.

References:
cf. F527.1;
J21.52;
K2298.

K2270.

Deformed villains.

K2271.

Hunchback villain.

References:
cf. F531.1.6.11.
ÞorstVík 390 ch. 3.

K2290.

Other villains and traitors.

K2298.

Treacherous counselor.

References:
cf. K1094;
K1626.2.
Bikki:
 Völs ch. 42 (40);
Refnefr:
 Gautr 45, 67-68 ch. 11 (FAS III 49);
Sjóðr:
 Bósa 4-7, 76 ch. 1, 2 (FAS III 194-96);
IllGr 649-50 ch. 2;
Voli and Bíldr:
 HrómGr 365 ch. 1 ff.;
HjÖlv 491-97 ch. 14;
Sifka:
 Þiðr II 164-79, 341;
SigrgFr 42-43 ch. 1; 6-8 ch. 3;
Kóngab 32;
RémK 274-75 ch. 56;
cf. the name Rauðr of the king's counselor:
 Álafl# XII 7-XIII 2 107.

K2300-2399.

Other deceptions.

K2320.

Deception by frightening.

References:
cf. J2600.

K2321.

Corpse set up to frighten people.

References:
Finnb ch. 11;
Fær ch. 12;
HrólfKr 69-71 ch. 23 (FAS I 70-71);
ÖOdd 40-41(ch. X 12-XI 9; FAS II 181, 516); bear;
killed robbers:
 Saxo lib. I c. IV 6;
enemies:
 Saxo lib. IV c. I 20 and X 11;
 Herrm 280-81, 290.

K2350.

Military strategy.

References:
cf. K1872.1;
K2378.

K2351.

Animals help in military victory.

References:
cf. B268.2.

K2351.1.

Sparrows of Cirencester.

References:
HaraldH ch. 6 in Hkr III 83, ch. 9 in FMS VI 153-54;
Saxo lib. I c. VI 10, lib. IV c. X 4 =
Herrm 93;
cf. Stender-Petersen 1929 145-64;
Krappe 1925 7-16.

K2351.5.

Horses frightened by instruments of war are backed into enemy's ranks.

K2351.5.1.

Birds frighten enemy's horses so that they throw their riders down.

References:
ÞorvV in Flb I 271 (ÓláfTr ch. 137 in FMS I 273-74; FjÍsl 497) =
Kristni IV 6-7.

K2352.

Women spread shawls on enemy's path and entangle them. They are easily defeated.

K2352.1.

Fresh hides spread so that enemy slips and falls.

References:
Þiðr II 309;
Saxo lib. V c. III 8 =
Herrm 327, cf. 596;
Heinzel 144.

K2356.

Women throw ashes in eyes of attacking soldiers, so that they are defeated.

References:
cf. Orkn ch. 88;
IngaK ch. 17 in Hkr III 372;
boiling tar thrown over attackers:
 SörlaSt 446 ch. 21.

K2357.

Disguise to enter enemy's camp (castle).

References:
ÞorstVík 417 ch. 13;
Þiðr I 53-55, II 78-83.

K2357.0.1.

Disguise to spy on enemy.

References:
HHu II 190;
ÞorstVík 441 ch. 20;
HjÖlv 459 ch. 4.

K2357.1.

Disguise as musician to enter enemy's camp.

References:
Saxo lib. III c. III 6 =
Herrm 210.

K2357.7.

Disguise in killed enemy's clothes to enter enemy's castle.

References:
cf. K761;
K1810.1.2.
Amb 58-62 ch. 11;
cf. hero disguised in coward's clothes succours:
 VilhSj 99-119 ch. 43-55.

K2357.8.

Disguise as woman to enter enemy's camp (castle).

References:
Saxo lib. II c. I 8, lib. VII c. XI 11.

K2357.9.

Disguise as beggar to enter enemy's camp (castle) or to spy.

References:
Fóstbr ch. 23;
ÞorlJ 210-11 (FMS III 94, FjÍsl 388);
Hallfreðar þáttr in Flb I 330 =
ÓláfTr ch. 172 in FMS II 59;
Eymundar þáttr in Flb II 128 =
ÓláfH in FMS V 287;
Orkn ch. 86;
ÞorstVík 441 ch. 20;
HaraldHr 268;
Mágus, ed. 1858, 157 ff. ch. 67;
Saxo lib. VII c. XIII.

K2357.10.

Disguise as merchant to enter enemy's eastle (camp, tower).

References:
cf. HringH 33 ch. 14.

K2357.15.

Capture by hiding warriors in baskets on back of oxen driven into enemy's camp on pretense that food is brought.

References:
cf. HrólfKr 98 ch. 32 =
Skjöld 119 ch. 12/
Saxo lib. II c. VII 1-2 =
Herrm 182;
Saxo lib. IX c. IV 29;
Mágus 159 ch. 68.

K2362.

Capture of castle by feigning death.

References:
cf. K522.
HaraldH ch. 10 in Hkr III 89 and FMS VI 156-58;
Saxo lib. II c. I 7 =
Herrm 126.

K2365.

Enemy induced to give up siege.

K2365.1.

Enemy induced to give up siege by pretending to have plenty of food.

References:
cf. SkardLiestøl 1928 42;
Njála CXLVI 6.

K2368.

Enemy deceived into overestimating opponents: retreat.

K2368.4.

Enemy induced to give up siege by making it look as the besieged have got reinforcement.

References:
Þiðr II 137, 360-67.

K2369.

Military strategy - miscellaneous.

K2369.2.

Division of warriors hidden in pit on battlefield (or in the wood). Emerge during battle.

References:
Sverr ch. 15 in FMS VIII 38;
RagnarL ch. 10 (9) (FAS I 260-61);
Herv 49-51, 125-28 (FAS I 459-61);
HringH 6-7, 54-55 ch. 3, 22;
Saxo lib. VIII c. VII 3.

K2369.2.1.

Largest part of fleet emerges first later in battle.

References:
ÖOdd 86-89 (ch. XXV 8-9; FAS II 205-06, 533).

K2369.2.2.

Treacherous king participates first in battle when he sees who is likely to win.

References:
HrólfKr 41-42 ch. 14 (FAS I 42).

K2369.4.

Postponing of payment asked in order to get time to other reinforcements.

References:
HrólfKr 94-95 ch. 31 (FAS I 97).

K2369.6.

City won by turning river from its course through city.

References:
cf. HaraldH ch. 7 in Hkr III 84-85, ch. 8 in FMS VI 149-50.

K2369.7.

Shammed discussing of peace while getting reinforcements.

References:
Villif 17-18 ch. 9-10.

K2369.14.

Capture of castle by fire.

References:
cf. K2351.1.
ÓláfTr ch. 70 in FMS I 127;
HákonH ch. 23 in FMS VII 283;
Sverr in Flb II 661, 673, ch. 145 in FMS VIII 340 ff.;
Orkn ch. 86-87;
Þiðr II 168.

K2369.15.

Enemies' cave entered by hoisting men down (in ship).

References:
Skj I A 490, B 462 =
OddÓláfTr ch. 11;
MagnúsS ch. 6 in Hkr III 274-75.

K2369.16.

One man lifted on spears into fortress so that he can open it.

References:
GullÞ 15 ch. 5.

K2370.

Miscellaneous deception.

K2373.

Enemies reconciled by gifts which the one's son tells are sent from the other.

References:
Yngv 6-8.

K2378.

Temporary advantage gained by pretending to yield in a combat.

K2378.3.

Enemies deceived through shammed fight.

References:
HaraldH ch. 84-85 in Hkr III 197-98;
Sverr ch. 175 in FMS VIII 434;
VilhSj 31-35 ch. 16-18;
HringH 54-55 ch. 22;
Saxo lib. II c. I 5, lib. V c. III 26, 28.

K2378.4.

Ammunition saved till enemy has used his.

References:
Sverr ch. 120 in FMS VIII 287-88;
Sigþ 13 ch. 4;
Saxo lib. II c. III 7, lib. III c. II 7 =
Herrm 127, 209.

K2378.5.

Hero sleeps during the first part of battle and emerges only later.

References:
HrólfKr 101 ch. 33 =
Saxo lib. II c. VIII 3;
Herrm 185-87;
HrómGr 373-74 ch. 6-7;
cf. ÁnB 338-39 ch. 4;
hero seems asleep except when he is needed:
 ÖOdd 146 ff. (ch. XXXVIII-XL; FAS II 263 ff. 542-46).

K2384.

Man tricked to be one's sworn brother in order to secure his help against his mother.

References:
HaraldHr 268-69.

K2388.

Attempt to kill by throwing knife.

References:
Saxo lib. V c. III 19 =
Herrm 329.

L.

Reversal of fortune.

L0-99.

Victorious youngest child.

L0.

Victorious youngest child.

L10.

Victorious youngest son.

References:
FlóresS VI 6;
Álafl XIX 4;
Þiðr II 43-47;
ÁsmFl 171-72;
KáraK ch. 4 ff.;
cf. Olrik 1909 17.

L5O.

Victorious youngest daughter.

L52.

Abused youngest daughter.

References:
EgÁsm XII 1-4 (FAS III 389-90).

L100-199.

Unpromising hero (heroine).

L100.

Unpromising hero (heroine).

References:
Schlauch 97.

L101.

Unpromising hero (male Cinderella).

References:
Svarfd ch. 1;
VígaGlúm ch. 5;
GullÞ ch. 9;
GunnarK 231;
HrólfKr 64 ff. ch. 23 (FAS I 65 ff.);
GHrólf 249 ch. 4;
AtlaÓ 1-4 ch. 1-3;
Saxo lib. III c. VI 6;
cf. LiestølUpph 156-57;
Dehmer 6, 16;
Reuschel 106.

L110.

Types of unpromising heroes (heroines).

L111.

Hero (heroine) of unpromising origin.

References:
Kóngab 2-6;
AtlaÓ 1-5 ch. 1-3.

L111.1.

Exile returns and succeeds.

References:
cf. R190.

L111.2.

Foundling hero.

References:
cf. N861;
R131.
ÓláfTr ch. 61 in FMS I 112 (Skjöld 26);
Orkn 329 (Flb II 529);
ÞorstUxaf 252 (FMS III 112);
Álafl II 2-III 3;
FlóresS XXI 11;
SigrgV ch. 17;
SamsF ch. 17-21.

L111.2.1.

Future hero found in boat.

References:
cf. ÁsmVík 8 ch. 4 ff.;
glassjar:
 Þiðr I 300.

L112.

Future hero found on shore.

References:
GHrólf 241 ch. 2;
Kárak 5-6 ch. 3 (i.e. his mother).

L111.2.5.

Heroine found in harp.

References:
RagnarL ch. 1.

L111.5.

Bastard hero.

References:
ÞorstUxaf 252 (FMS III 112).

L111.6.

Anchorite's son as hero.

References:
Vilm ch. 10-11.

L112.

Hero (heroine) of unpromising appearance.

References:
VígaGlúm ch. 6;
GunnarK ch. 1;
cf. FJónsson 1884 126/
Finnb ch. 1.

L112.4.

Dirty boy as hero.

References:
cf. L131.

L113.

Hero (heroine) of promising occupation.

L113.1.

Menial hero.

L113.1.1.

Swineherd as hero. #Amb# 82-90, 102-10 ch. 14, 17-18. cf. #Saxo# lib. III c. VI 13.

L113.1.5.

Goatherd as hero.

References:
GHrólf 312 ch. 27;
Vilm ch. 8 ff.;
Stark 96 ch. 26;
cf. HrólfG in FAS III 98 ch. 13.

L113.1.6.

Cowherd hero.

References:
Vígk.

L113.2.

Menial heroine.

L113.2.1.

Heroine as goatherd.

References:
RagnarL ch. 6 (5) (FAS I 248);
Saxo lib. VII c. IV 4.

L113.6.

Smith as hero.

References:
Völundr-Velent:
 Vkv/
 Þiðr I 73 ff., 114 ff.

L114.

Hero of unpromising habits.

References:
cf. K2378.5.
Þiðr I 209-21.

L114.1.

Lazy hero.

References:
SturlSt 594-95 ch. 3;
ÁnB 110 ch. 1;
Gautr 26-27, 60-61 ch. 6, 3 (FAS III 30);
GHrólf 256 ch. 6;
Amb 12, 72-74 ch. 2, 13;
Kóngab 2-6.

L114.3.

Unruly hero.

References:
Grett;
Amb 12, 72-74 ch. 2, 13.

L121.

Stupid hero.

References:
ÁnB 326, 331 ch. 1, 3;
Gautr 15 ch. 4 (FAS III 18);
Vilm ch. 10;
Árm ch. 12;
Andr 7;
Dehmer# 6.

L124.

Dumb hero.

L124.1.

Child silent till seventh year.

References:
Sigþ ch. 2;
Herrm 298;
cf. silent child:
 Vatnsd ch. 1-2/
 Vápnf ch. 1/
 Grett XIV 2, 24/
 Völs ch. 45 (43) =
 RagnarL ch. 1 (Áslaug).

L124.2.

Silent hero.

References:
HrólfG 6 ch. 3 (FAS III 63);
Þiðr 1 332;
Stark 22 ch. 7;
Sigþ ch. 16;
Saxo lib. IV c. III 1/
cf. Herrm 298.

L130.

Abode of unpromising hero (heroine).

L131.

Hearth abode of unpromising hero.

References:
Ldb 128 n.;
Kjaln ch. 7;
Svarfd ch. 1;
Gautr 15, 26-27, 37, 60-61, 62 ch. 4, 6, 3, 9 (FAS III 18, 30, 41);
ÁnB 327 ch. 1;
KetilH 109 ff. ch. 1-2;
Amb 72-74 ch. 13;
Þiðr I 210;
Kóngab 2-3;
Vígk ch. 2;
ÁsmFl 171;
KáraK 6 ch. 3-4;
Stark 8 ch. 3;
Mágus 143 ch. 60;
cf. Schröder's introd. to HálfdE 82-83;
ESveinsson 1929 xlii.

L133.

Unpromising son leaves his home and goes into the world.

References:
cf. F612.2.
HrólfKr 35-36 ch. 14 (FAS I 35-36);
Sigþ ch. 2, 15;
Vilm ch. 8-9.

L140.

The unpromising surpasses the promising.

References:
cf. SigJórs ch. 42 in FMS VII 156-59 =
Jöfraskinna in Hkr III 510-11.

L142.

Pupil surpasses master.

References:
Gering I 256-66.

L154.

Scorning stops when it turns out that the scorned has saved the king by fighting alone against four.

References:
Þorsteins þáttr Austfirðings in FjÍsl 410-14.

L156.

Unpromising hero kills those who scorns him.

References:
Hreiþh in Msk 132-33 (FMS VI 212-13; FjÍsl 155-57);
Þiðr II 43-45;
AtlaÓ 1-5 ch. 1-3;
Kóngab 2-6.

L200-299.

Modesty brings reward.

L210.

Modest choice best.

References:
HjÖlv 477-79 ch. 10-11.

L220.

Modest request best.

L225.

Hero refuses reward.

References:
Sörla 425 ch. 9/
cf. T72.

L300-399.

Triumph of the weak.

L310.

Weak overcomes strong in conflict.

L311.

Weak (small) hero overcomes large fighter.

References:
cf. L140;
P233.3.1.
HjÖlv 461-63 ch. 5;
ÞorstB 182, 194-95 ch. 5, 11: as »bæarbarn«/
cf. »kögurbarn«:
 ÖOdd 120 (FAS II 232), 130 ff. (274 ff.);
Þiðr lI 382-83;
Saxo lib. IV c. IV/
cf. Herrm 296 ff./
Stender-Petersen 1934 166 ff.

L400-499.

Pride brought low.

L410.

Proud ruler (deity) humbled.

L411.

Proud king displaced by angel. (King in the bath). While the king is in the bath (or hunting) an angel in his form takes his place. The king is repulsed on all sides until he repents of his haughtiness.

References:
count:
 Gering I 136 ff.;
Aarne 757.

L430.

Arrogance repaid.

References:
cf. ÖOdd 78-79 (ch. XXIII 4; FAS II 200, 530);
GHrólf 289 ch. 18ff.;
boasting robbers defeated:
 Þiðr I 146-52.

L431.

Arrogant mistress repaid in kind by her lover.

References:
cf. T311.4.
Sigþ ch. 3, 9-11, 34-36, 48-50;
Mágus 161 ch. 70;
Clári in Wahlgren 7.

L434.

Arrogant farmer allows none to ride his precious horse without permission. He kills the man who does it, but is in revenge deprived of most of his goods.

References:
HrafnkelF ch. 2 ff.

M.

Ordaining the future.

M0-99.

Judgments and decrees.

M20.

Short-sighted judgments.

M21.

King Lear judgment.

References:
Breta ch. 10 in Hb 248-52.

M100-199.

Vows and oaths.

M100.

Vows and oaths.

M105.

Equivocal oaths.

References:
cf. J1161;
K1513.

M110.

Taking of vows and oaths.

References:
Vries 49.

M112.

Oath taken on ring.

References:
Háv 110;
Akv 30;
Eyrb IV 7, XVI 8;
Dropl ch. 6;
VígaGlúm ch. 25;
Úlfljótslög in Hb ch. 268;
in Sturlubók ch. 68 in Ldb 139 n. and 55 n.,
Kjaln ch. 2;
ÞorstUxaf 249 (FMS III 105-06, FjÍsl 439);
ÞórðarH 94 ch. 1;
Vries 116;
cf. Magoun 1949 277-93;
Holtsmark 1941 1 ff.

M113.

Oath taken an arms.

M113.1.

Oath taken on sword.

References:
cf. Herrm 197 ad Skjöld 119 ch. 13,
Saxo lib. II c. VIII 3.

M114.

Oaths taken on sacred object.

References:
Akv 30: on the sun and on Odin's mountain;
cf. Holtsmark 1941 1 ff.:
 »Kong Atla eder«.

M114.2.

Oath taken on holy stone.

References:
Guðr III 3.

M114.3.

Vows taken on holy swine.

References:
cf. V1.8.4.
Herv 54, 129 (FAS I 463).

M119.

Taking of vows and oaths - miscellaneous.

M119.3.

Vows taken as an old Norse custom at festivals, especially at Yule time.

References:
cf. M155.
Harð ch. 14;
Jómsv ch. 33 (27);
EiríkV ch. 1 (Flb I 29);
HÞór ch. 12;
Svarfd ch. 19;
Flóam ch. 2;
ÓláfTr ch. 86, 291 in FMS I 161, II 154;
Herv 5, 54-55, 129 (FAS I 417, 463);
KetilH 125 ch. 4;
SturlSt 633 ch. 21;
IllGr 661 ch. 1;
Andr 18, 53, 70;
cf. Lagerholm 18 ad EgÁsm V 5;
CleaVig 253/
Fritzner I 779:
 »heitstrenging«;
GrønbechVFO IV 69-70, 126;
Reuschel 66;
Schlauch 25, 102;
Vries 151.

M119.4.

Vow taken by placing one's foot on a certain post in the hall, »stíga á stokka«.

References:
HrólfKr 85 ch. 28 (FAS I 86);
GHrólf 297 ch. 22;
HrólfG 66 ch. 39 (FAS III 164);
(y.) ÖOdd 186 (FAS II 293);
ÞorstB 185 ch. 6;
Harð ch. 14.

M120.

Vows concerning personal appearance.

M121.

Vow not to shave or cut hair until a certain time.

References:
Eg III 1 =
HaraldHárf ch. 4 and 23 in Hkr I 103, 130, ch. 2 in Fsk 15 =
ÓláfTr ch. 1 in FMS I 3, ch. 455, 459 in Flb I 566, 569;
HálfdE ch. 6 in FMS X 175 (as curse by Dofri);
Vígl 76 ch. 17;
cf. Bugge 1917 166 ff.;
Konow 1913 1-25;
ESveinsson 1929 xxiv.

M130.

Vows concerning sex.

References:
cf. H310.

M145.

Vow to wed no man who cannot perform certain feat.

References:
cf. a man who cannot be frightened:
 Völs ch. 21 (22).

M146.

Vow to marry a certain woman.

References:
HHj 171, 176;
Ldb ch. 6 (= ÓláfTr ch. 116 in FMS I 237);
Flóam ch. 2;
Svarfd ch. 19;
Herv 5, 94 (FAS I 417-18, 515-16);
Völs ch. 25 (24);
HálfdE VIII 10-15 (FAS III 530-31);
KetilH 125 ch. 4;
Friðþj V 8;
Þiðr II 38-39;
ÞjJón 12 ch. 3;
Gibbon 25-26 ch. 6;
Mágus 156 ch. 66.

M149.

Vows concerning sex - miscellaneous.

M149.1.

Lovers' vow only to marry each other.

References:
cf. T61.2.
Sigurðr and Brynhildr:
 Völs ch. 22 (21), 29 (27), 31 (29);
Herburt and Hildr:
 Þiðr 11 56-57;
ÁsmS f. 7v;
HéðinH 4 ch. 2.

M149.2.

Vow to die rather than marry unwelcome suitor.

References:
cf. R111.1.9;
T326.
GHrólf 246 ch. 3;
ÞorstVík 432 ch. 17;
JarlmH 12 ch. 8;
cf. Guðr II 27 =
Völs ch. 34 (32).

M149.3.

Vow to kill more successful rival.

References:
cf. H335.4.3;
T92.9.
HálfH XVI 1 (FAS II 51);
HringH 26 ch. 11 (cf. 32 ch. 14 ff.).

M149.7.

Vow only to marry daughter to the man who kills snake by her house.

References:
RagnarL ch. 2 (1);
RagnarS ch. 1;
Bósa 62 ch. 16 (FAS I 238, 346, III 233).

M150.

Other vows and oaths.

M151.

Vow not to eat before hearing of adventure.

M151.6.

Vow not to eat or drink before knowing if king is alive.

References:
HrólfG 66 ch. 39 (FAS III 164).

M152.

Vow not to go to bed with wife till enemy is killed.

References:
GHrólf 297 ch. 22.

M152.1.

Vow not to kiss anybody until father is revenged.

References:
Flov 149 ch. 20.

M152.2.

Vow not to sit on father's high-seat until he is revenged.

References:
Herv 84, 140 (FAS I 489);
Vatnsd.

M155.

Vow to perform act of prowess.

References:
cf. H1229.1;
M119.3.
Sturl II 43;
Harð 32;
Svarfd ch. 19;
Ys ch. 36;
Saxo lib. II c. Vll 7, lib. VIII c. XIV 1-2.

M155.2.

Vow to find vanished sister.

References:
cf. H1385.6.
Flb I 219 (= FAS II 17).

M155.3.

Vow never to flee from fire or weapon.

References:
HrólfKr 83 ch. 28 (FAS I 84);
Völs ch. 5 (FAS I 123);
cf. ÞorstVík 448 ch. 25;
HrólfG 61-62 ch. 36 (FAS III 169 ch. 29).

M158.

Vow never to refuse food to any man.

References:
Vígl 74 ch. 16.

M161.

Vow never to flee in fear of death.

M161.1.

Vow to attack (kill) the enemy or die.

References:
(y.) Bósa 85 ch. 6;
Villif 64 ch. 28;
HringH 36 ch. 14.

M161.2.

Vow to revenge (king, friends, father) or die.

References:
cf. P310.2.
HrólfKr 85 ch. 28 (FAS I 86);
RémK 221 ch. 42;
Marteini 22 ch. 9;
cf. HrólfG 65 ch. 39 (FAS III 163).

M161.3.

Vow to live and die with the king.

References:
HrólfKr 106 ch. 34 (FAS I 108);
SörlaSt 447 ch. 23;
RémK 10, 37, 278-79, 282 ch. 3, 8, 56, 57;
Saxo lib. II c. VII 7, 28;
cf. HálfH ch. 17 st. 57 (FAS II 53).

M161.4.

Vow rather to die (on a spear) than to accept grace.

References:
RagnarL ch. 10 (9) (FAS I 262-63), 203 st. 11 (Skj II B 254);
RagnarS ch. 2 (FAS I 348-49);
SörlaSt 430 ch. 11;
cf. Friðþj VII 5 (FAS II 83, 496);
EgÁsm XVI 8 (FAS III 402);
FlóresS XII 9-10, XXIV 3-XXVI 2;
Mágus ed. 1858, 128 ch. 51.

M161.5.

Rather die than go in the enemy's service.

References:
cf. R74.
Sverr in Flb II 571;
ÞorstVík 431 ch. 17;
SturlSt 601, 608-09 ch. 7, 10.

M161.6.

Rather die in battle than in bed.

References:
cf. P16.3.1.1.
JarlmH 21 ch. 12;
cf. HálfH XI 1 (FAS II 38);
MC 305 ff.

M165.

Vow to ask nobody for peace, grace.

References:
cf. R71.
Friðþj V 8, VII 3 (FAS II 72, 82, 495).

M166.

Other vows about fighting.

M166.1.

Vow never to give more than one blow in a fight and never to beat a fallen enemy nor take his weapons.

References:
Þiðr I 175, 190.

M166.2.

Vow rather to be cut in pieces than permit oneself to be bound.

References:
Þiðr II 21.

M167.

Vow to serve only the most generous of all kings.

References:
JarlmH 29 ch. 15.

M168.

Vow not to devastate country or take revenge after release.

References:
Þiðr II 146.

M168.1.

Vow not to deceive the man who spared one's life.

References:
GHrólf 308 ch. 25;
cf. vow not to deceive friends
 Harð ch. 34;
cf. P310.

M171.

Vow never to accept a man who does not know any sport.

References:
(y.) ÖOdd 142-44 (FAS II 262).

M182.

Vow not to enter any house before reaching one's own.

References:
Þiðr II 347.

M200-299.

Bargains and promises.

M200.

Bargains and promises.

M201.

Making of bargains and promises.

M201.1.

Blood covenant. Contract written (or signed) with blood.

M201.1.1.

Blood of contractors mixed to seal bargain.

References:
cf. P312.

M201.3.

Spitting of all parties into vessel to seal bargain.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 4 (57) =
MC 53;
Vries 181.

M201.5.

Covenant confirmed by marriage.

References:
Jómsv ch. 23, 29 (19, 26);
Fær ch. 41;
Styrbjarnar þáttr in FMS V 247;
Völs ch. 28 (26)/
cf. Þiðr II 39-41;
Herv 52-53, 128 (FAS I 462);
FundNo in Flb I 220 (FAS II 20);
Friðþj V 1 (FAS II 70, 491);
Gautr 48, 71 ch. 11 (FAS III 52-53);
HálfdE XV 1-7, XXI 2 (FAS III 539, 551);
HrólfG 46 ch. 28 (FAS III 139 ch. 20);
(y.) Bósa 74 ch. 3 (failed attempt);
Vígl 80, 91 ch. 18, 21;
VilhSj 94 ch. 40;
Sigþ 217 ch. 39;
SaulusN 25 ch. 11;
Saxo lib. VIII c. X 9.

M201.6.

Covenant confirmed by hostages (fostering one another's children, cf. P271.4).

References:
HrólfG 7-8 ch. 4 (FAS III 65-66);
ÖOdd 4-7 (ch. I 7-8; FAS II 163, 505);
Þiðr II 105;
FlóresS III 3-9;
SamsF ch. 1-2;
Stark 7 ch. 3.

M201.7.

Covenant confirmed by going »undir jarðarmen«.

References:
cf. P312.
GíslaS ch. 6;
Fóstbr ch. 2;
ÞorstVík 445 ch. 21, etc.;
cf. Fritzner II 228:
 »jarðarmen«;
Vries 43-44;
Vries 1928b 106-35;
SEinarsson 1934 85-91.

M205.

Breaking of bargains or promises.

M205.3.

A man who breaks his oath to a woman cannot be king with right.

References:
GHrólf 245-46 ch. 3.

M208.

Price set on one's head.

References:
Njála LXXXVII 41;
ÞorstVík 439 ch. 19;
Þiðr II 320 (307);
ÁnB 342 ch. 5;
Álafl IX 3 =
Lagerholm 100;
AtlaÓ 5 ch. 4;
Vígk 14 ch. 4.

M210.

Bargain with devil.

References:
cf. marriage with fairy woman:
 Gering I 246-54.

M211.

Man sells soul to devil (Faust, Theophilus).

References:
Gering I 48, 154.

M211.2.

Man sells soul to devil in return for devil's building house (barn, etc.).

References:
cf. M266.1.

M220.

Other bargains.

M226.

In return for magic shirt from girl hero is to stay in Ireland for three years. In return he claims her as wife.

References:
cf. T61.3.
ÖOdd 82-83 (ch. XXIV 8-9; FAS II 202-03, 531-32).

M234.

Life spared in return for life-long service.

M234.1.

Life spared in return for poetic mead.

References:
cf. A154.2.

M234.2.

Life spared for bringing a dreaded enemy without weapon.

References:
cf. H1173.
the myth of Geirröðr:
 Skáldsk ch. 27 (18) =
 MC 83-84.

M234.3.

Life bought for gold.

References:
Andvari:
 Reg =
 Skáldsk ch. 47 (39) =
 Völs ch. 14.

M234.4.

Life bought with promise of reparations and healing of enemy.

References:
GHrólf 308 ch. 25.

M234.5.

Life bought for poem.

References:
cf. P427.7.8.
»Höfuðlausn« in Eg =
Skj I 30;
cf. Hollander 1938 307-14;
GísIll ch. 5 in ÍslF III;
MagnúsB ch. 19 in FMS VII 38.

M236.

Peace bought for husband.

References:
Skaði:
 Skáldsk ch. 3 (56) =
 MC 103.

M250.

Promises connected with death.

M255.

Deathbed promise concerning the second wife.

References:
cf. T141.1.
Þiðr II 256-57;
DgF 135.

M258.

Promise to dying man sacred.

References:
cf. T141.1.
cf. SgFIII in BuggeE 255 =
Völs ch. 33 (31);
Gautr 11 ch. 2 (FAS III 14);
Yngv 28;
ViktorBl in ZDPh XXVI 13-14;
FlóresS XXIII 170-71.

M260.

Other promises.

M266.

Man promises to build church if he is saved at sea.

References:
cf. V331.
Ldb ch. 66.

M266.1.

Man promises to build castle during winter if he gets Freyja, sun, and moon.

References:
cf. F531.6.6;
M2120.

M266.2.

Man promises to build church, if he is victorious.

References:
cf. V52.3.
HaraldH ch. 7 in FMS VI 145.

M300-399.

Prophecies.

M300.

Prophecies.

References:
Heinzel 52.

M301.

Prophets.

References:
cf. D1712;
D1812;
M356.1.
VígaGlúm ch. 12;
Orkn ch. 36;
Bisk II 117;
witch:
 Ljósv ch. 11 (21).

M301.2.

Old woman, »völva«, as prophet.

References:
cf. M411.5.
Vsp;
SnE Prol. ch. 3 (9-10);
Laxd ch. 76;
Vatnsd ch. 10;
GullÞ ch. 1, 19;
Korm ch. 9;
Ldb ch. 99, 226;
OddÓláfTr ch. 6 (5) (cf. ch. 57 in FMS I 96);
ÞorvV in FMS I 255-57 (FjÍsl 477-79);
EiríkR 206-09 ch. 4;
ÓláfH ch. 28 in FMS IV 46, ch. 25 in Flb I 28;
ÓláfTr ch. 46, 130 in FMS I 76, 255;
HrólfKr 5, 11-13 ch. 1, 3 (FAS I 5, 10-12);
Friðþj V 10 (FAS II 72 ff., 492);
Huld no. 1;
cf. Vries 64;
StrömbäckSejd 67 * etc.

M301.2.1.

Enraged old woman prophesies for youth.

References:
OrmSt 524-25 (= FMS III 212-13; Skj II A 342)/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 96-100;
ÖOdd 10-17 (ch. II 11-15; FAS II 165-68, 506-08).

M301.2.2.

Old woman, »völva«, prophesies at child's birth.

References:
cf. F312.
Vilm 141 ch. 1;
Amb 4-6 ch. 2/
cf. ZDPh XXVI 14-15.

M301.5.

Saints (holy men) as prophets.

References:
cf. V223.

M301.5.1.

Anchorite prophesies at childbirth.

References:
ParmesL 4 ch. 1.

M301.10.

Angels as prophets.

References:
EiríkV 35 ch. 4 (FAS III 672-73).

M301.12.

Three fates, »norns« prophesy at child's birth.

References:
cf. A463.1.
HHu I 2-4 =
Völs ch. 8;
Nornag 76-77 ch. 10 (Flb I 358 = FAS I 340-41);
Saxo lib. VI c. IV 12/
Herrm 409;
cf. ESveinsson 1929 xxxvii;
StrömbäckSejd 87;
MC 241.

M301.l3.

Guardian spirits, »spádísir« (cf. E748), prophesy victory.

References:
ÁsmK 97, 99 ch. 7, st. 8 (FAS II 483, 487)/
cf. M356.1.

M301.14.

Summoned dead prophesies.

References:
Herv 27, 109-10 (=Skj II A 247; FAS I 438);
Saxo lib. I c. VI 3 =
Herrm 98.

M301.15.

Mountain in human shape prophesies whole family's death.

References:
HálfH VI 4, cf. VIII (FAS II 30, 33-35).

M301.16.

Gods prophesy both good and evil about hero's fate.

References:
Starkaðr:
 Gautr 19-20 ch. 7 (FAS III 32-33) =
 MC 73.

M302.

Means of prophesying.

References:
cf. D1812.5.

M302.3.

Descent into hell to learn future.

References:
Vegt =
MC 127.

M302.4.

Horoscope taken by means of stars.

References:
ÓláfH ch. 28 in FMS IV 46;
SigrgV 112 ch. 1.

M302.7.

Prophecy through dreams.

References:
cf. D1812.3.3.

M304.

Prophecy from enigmatical laugh.

References:
cf. D1318.2.1.

M310.

Favorable prophecies.

M310.1.

Prophecy: future greatness and fame.

References:
ÞorvV 255-56;
OrmSt 525 (FMS III 212-13.

M311.

Prophecy: future greatness of unborn child.

References:
cf. D1812.3.3.8;
M301.12.
Völs ch. 12;
Herv 27, 109-10;
Amb 4-12 ch. 2;
Huld no. 1;
Breta in Hb 238.

M312.

Prophecy of future greatness for youth.

M312.0.4.

Mother's symbolic dream (vision) about the greatness of her unborn child.

References:
cf. D1812.3.3.8.

M321.

Prophecy: long life.

References:
cf. M341.1.6.1-2 *.
300 or 100 years:
 ÖOdd 14-15 (ch. II 13; FAS II 168, 508);
 cf. F571.7.

M340.

Unfavorable prophecies.

References:
cf. M301.16.
shipwreck:
 Bisk I 774;
HálfH V 9 (FAS II 29);
threat that Mímir as dog is going to eat his brother's serpenthead:
 Þiðr I 314;
Attila is going to live on barley-bread and water:
 Þiðr II 369.

M340.2.

Forced prophecies are unfavorable.

References:
HálfH VII 1-6;
Þiðr II 285;
Saxo lib. I c. VI 3.

M341.

Death prophesied.

References:
cf. M301.15.
VígaGlúm ch. 12;
Yngv 24;
Amb 4-12 ch. 2;
Saxo lib. I c. V 1.

M341.1.

Prophecy: death at certain time.

M341.1.5.

Prophecy: death within certain period.

References:
EiríkV in Flb I 35.

M341.1.5.1.

Prophecy: death in ten years.

References:
EiríkV ch. 4 in FAS III 672-73.

M341.1.5.2.

Prophecy that hero will not live another eighteen years.

References:
GunnlO VIII 7-8.

M341.1.6.

Prophecy: death after certain time.

M341.1.6.1.

Prophecy: death after three life spans.

References:
Gautr 19-20 ch. 7 (FAS III 32-33) =
Saxo lib. VI c. V 7/
Herrm 429.

M341.1.6.2.

Prophecy: death after two life spans.

References:
Tóka 136 (FMS V 299-300).

M341.2.

Prophecy: death by particular instrument. In spite of all precautions the prophecy is fulfilled.

References:
cf. M377.

M341.2.1.

Prophecy: death by mistletoe.

References:
Vegt in BuggeE 135 =
MC 127;
cf. Gylf ch. 33 (49);
Vries 234, 242;
Leyen 21.

M341.2.5.

Prophecy: death by horse's head.

References:
cf. N339.16.
ÖOdd 14-17, 192-95 (ch. II, XLVI 5; FAS II 108, 300, 508, 558);
cf. Stender-Petersen 1936 176 ff.;
Taylor 1921 94-106.

M341.2.10.

Prophecy: death from bite of stone lion. Man killed by scorpion concealed in the statue.

References:
Bisk II 25;
Gering I 86.

M341.2.22.

Prophecy: death by calf.

References:
Eyrb LXIII.

M341.2.23.

Prophecy: death by hanging.

References:
cf. N334.2.
HálfH I 6, VI 4 (FAS II 26, 30);
Álafl XI 5, VIII 5, XI 4.

M341.3.

Prophecy: death in particular place.

References:
in uncivilized country:
 Ldb ch. 25.

M343.

Parricide prophecy.

References:
Brutus:
 Breta ch. 6 in Hb 238.

M356.

Prophecies concerning destiny of country.

References:
country cursed and blessed:
 ÞórðarH 99 ch. 7.

M356.1.

Prophecies concerning outcome of war.

References:
victory:
 ÁsmK 97 ch. 7, 99 st. 8 (FAS II 483, 487).

M360.

Other prophecies.

References:
king is not allowed to live for 300 years as he wished, but for 300 years everyone in his family will be of noble birth:
 Skáldsk ch. 81 (64) =
 HverN, in Flb I 24 (FAS II 8-9, 11).

M361.

Fated hero. Only certain hero will succeed in exploit.

References:
SturlSt.

M370.

Vain attempts to escape fulfillment of prophecy.

M371.

Exposure of infant to avoid fulfillment of prophecy (foreknowledge).

References:
cf. S311.
Álafl ch. I-III/
cf. introd. lvii-iii.

M377.

Sword that is to kill one is weighted and sunk so as to avoid the prophecy.

References:
cf. M341.2.
ÁsmK 83. 87 ch. 1, 5.

M392.

Queen dies from fright from evil prophecy.

References:
cf. N384.5.

M400-499.

Curses.

M400.

Curses.

References:
cf. C650;
D525;
D2060;
D2070;
D2175;
G269.4;
Q556;
T315.
Ldb ch. 266 (219, 185), 330 (284, 245);
cf. GrønbechVFO IV 120;
ESveinsson 1929;
LiestølSydow 290;
Vries 50;
Reuschel 114;
Draak 1936 125.

M410.

Pronouncement of curses.

M411.

Deliverer of curse.

M411.1.

Curse by parent.

M411.1.1.

Curse by stepmother.

References:
cf. G205;
S31.
OddÓláfTr prol. 2/
Sverr ch. 7 in FMS VIII 18 =
Herrm 624 n.;
Ys ch. 14;
HjÖlv 471-73, 479, 486-88, 515-16 ch. 9, 11-13, 22;
IllGr 657-58 ch. 5;
Þiðr II 268-69;
SigrgFr 47-48 ch. 2;
Úlfh ch. 4;
Úlf 145 ff.;
Kóngab 33-34, 36;
JónL in ZDPh XXVI 16-17;
cf. HálfdE, introd. 25-26.

M411.2.

Beggar's curse. Beggar is refused request. »May your bread turn to stones!«.

References:
cf. D471.1.

M411.3.

Dying man's curse.

References:
Eyrb ch. 20;
Fáfn 9 =
Völs ch. 18;
HálfdBr 589 ch. 16-17;
Álafl XVI 17-19;
Kóngab 15;
HringH 44 ch. 18;
HaraldH 268;
Bragð 49 ch. 2.

M411.4.

Man cursed by hatred of the gods.

M411.4.1.

Curse by a god.

References:
Odin curses Heðinn and Högni to eternal fighting (E155.1):
 Sörla 276-83 (FAS I 394-407).

M411.5.

Old woman's curse.

References:
cf. M301.2.
Bósa 15-20, 100-04 ch. 5, 9 (FAS III 202-07) =
Herrm 119;
HálfdBr 560 ch. 1, cf. 564 ch. 2;
Álafl ch. IV-V.

M411.9.

Giantess lays a curse on the one on earth who eventually hears her.

References:
VilhSj 63 ch. 2.

M411.10.

Curse by berserk, giant (ogre), »blámaðr«.

References:
ÞorstVík 431-32 ch. 17 (cf. 434-39 ch. 19);
Álafl VIII 4-XI 2, XVI 11-21;
NikL 33-36 ch. 10;
Bragð 49 c 2.

M411.11.

Curse by girl in revenge of the murdering of her foster-father.

References:
RagnarL ch. 6.

M411.11.1.

Curse by Amazon, »skjaldmær«.

References:
cf. F565;
Úlfh ch. 3.

M411.12.

Curse by witch or »seiðmaðr«.

References:
cf. G269.4;
M301.2.1.
GíslaS ch. 18/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 61.

M411.13.

Curse by thrall.

References:
Álafl VIII 5.

M411.14.

Curse by rival.

References:
Bragð 52 ch. 4.

M412.

Time of giving curse.

M412.1.

Curse given at birth of child.

References:
cf. F316;
M301.5.1.

M412.2.

Curse given on wedding night.

References:
Álafl VIlI 3-XI 5 =
Lagerholm 99-105/
cf. ESveinsson 1929 xxx-xxxii.

M414.

Recipient of curse.

References:
cf. M430;
M460 ff. *;
N591.

M414.4.

Four year old girl cursed.

References:
ÁsmS f. 8v.

M414.5.

King cursed.

References:
by dwarf-smiths whose work he criticised:
 ÁsmK 82 ch. 1 (FAS II 466).

M416.

Curse given to negate good wish.

References:
cf. M301.16.

M420.

Enduring and overcoming curses.

References:
cf. F316.2;
N718.
cf. curse overcome by Christian:
 Sörla 276-83 (FAS I 394-407 ch. 2-9).

M427.

Curse on everybody on earth who listens to the fatal mentioning of trolls' names is evaded by person in cave because he is in the earth.

References:
cf. M411.9.
VilhSj 63 ch. 26.

M430.

Curses on persons.

References:
cf. D525;
T75.2.1.
ÞórðarH 99 ch. 7.

M431.

Curse: bodily injury.

References:
cf. D2060;
D2061.2.4;
D2064.5;
M411.12;
M427.

M431.5.

Curse: wound not to heal.

References:
cf. D2161.4.10.2.

M431.6.

Wicked stepmother cursed to have fire lit under her.

References:
HjÖlv 479 ch. 11;
IllGr 657-58 ch. 5.

M432.

Curse: to be carried off by evil spirit.

References:
cf. C12.

M436.

Curse: prince to fall in love with witch's daughter.

References:
cf. D1905.3.

M437.

Curse: monstrous birth.

M437.2.

Jealous sisters curse the child one of them may have by the god Thor, so that it never will grow nor thrive.

References:
EgÁsm XII 5 (FAS III 390)/
cf. Lagerholm 56, who also quotes Elís saga ok Rósamundu 65.

M438.

Curse: humiliation.

References:
cf. D2063.

M438.2.

Curse: hero not to be able to stand the sight of blood.

References:
ÓláfH in FMS V 184;
HálfdBr 560, 564 ch. 1, 2;
Schlauch 128 (also in Alban).

M441.

Curse: failure in all undertakings.

References:
cf. Z314.

M441.1.

Curse: man's sword will fail in danger.

References:
Bragð 49 ch. 2.

M441.1.1.

Curse: when brothers' swords bite the very best they will all be killed by a single man.

References:
Úlf 145-46.

M443.

Curse: privation.

M443.1.

Curse: lack of food, shelter, good company.

References:
GíslaS XVIII 2-4 (cf. XI 1 ff., XX 8, XXV l7-18);
Álafl ch. IV.

M443.2.

Curse: continence in marriage.

References:
cf. T315.
Korm ch. 6/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 77;
Bragð 52 ch. 4.

M446.

Curse: undertaking dangerous quest.

References:
Álafl IV 2, XIII-XVI, XVII.

M446.1.

Curse: undertakíng dangerous revenge of father.

References:
Ys ch. 14.

M455.

Curse: restlessness.

References:
cf. D2063.
Álafl VIII 5, XVI 18, cf. introd. lxi-ii.

M455.1.

Hero cursed to restlessness (except on boat or in tent ), till he sees girl.

References:
cf. T151.3.
HjÖlv 479 ch. 11;
cf. HálfdE VIII 14 (FAS III 531);
till he meets witch:
 Álafl IV 2/
 Eg LIX 8.

M455.2.

Curse: not to be able to love the same woman more than twelve months.

References:
Tóka in Flb II 136 (FAS V 299-300).

M455.3.

Thrall cursed to sit on chest and yell and never have rest.

References:
Álafl VIII 5.

M460.

Curse on families.

References:
cf. M301.15.
HrólfKr 32 ch. 11 (FAS I 32);
cf. Ys ch. 14;
StrömbäckSejd 37-39.

M470.

Curses on objects or animals.

M472.

Curse on objects.

References:
cf. N591.
Laxd ch. 57 ›
ÞórðarH 62-63, ed. 1860 102 ch. 8;
Úlf 145-46;
Bragð 49 ch. 2;
cf. on swords (cf. F451.5.2.13):
 Schlauch 131 n.

M474.

Curse on land.

References:
cf. M356.

M477.

Curse on lake.

M477.1.

Curse on lake: fire from lake will burn the forest around it.

References:
VestfjGr 169.

M490.

Curses - miscellaneous.

M491.

Presence of cursed person brings disaster to land.

References:
cf. D1711.12.

N.

Chance and fate.

N0-99.

Wagers and gambling.

N0.

Wagers and gambling.

N1.

Gamblers.

References:
cf. D859.9.

N1.1.

Hero makes fortune through gambling.

References:
cf. Saxo lib. VIII c. XVI 1-2.

N2.

Extraordinary stakes at gambling.

N2.2.

Lives wagered.

References:
cf. H519;
H548.
Vafþr in BuggeE 65 ff. =
MC 62;
SigJórs ch. 51 in FMS VII 170;
Mágus ch. 7 (16).

N2.5.

Whole kingdom (all property) as wager.

References:
Orkn 138 ch. 57.

N3.

Supernatural adversary in gambling (witch, giant).

References:
VilhSj ch. 3-10.

N6.

Luck in gambling.

N6.3.

Saint helps gambler.

References:
Orkn 138 ch. 57.

N90.

Wagers and gambling - miscellaneous.

References:
on horse-racing:
 Ldb ch. 249/
 SigJórs ch. 51 in FMS VII 169.

N100-299.

The ways of luck and fate.

N100.

Nature of luck and fate.

References:
cf. LiestøIUpph 225 (241-42);
Heinzel 47.

N101.

Inexorable fate.

References:
Skj I 90;
Völs ch. 32 (30), 35 (33), 37 (35);
HrólfKr 105 ch. 33 (FAS I 107);
ÖOdd 192-95 (ch. XLVI);
HálfdE XXIV 3 (FAS III 554);
Þiðr II 252, 254;
Amb ch. 2;
Vries 166;
Schlauch 88;
Wirth 1940.

N110.

Luck and fate personified.

References:
cf. E748.
cf. Gróg 7:
 »Urðar lokur«;
BárðSn 35 ch. 16:
 »Því mun nú hamingjan ráða«.

N120.

Determination of luck or fate.

N126.

Lots cast to determine luck or fatte.

References:
cf. S262.3.
Vsp 29, 63;
Hym 1;
Ldb prol. ch. 7, ch. 265;
Ys ch. 38;
ÓláfH ch. 94 in Hkr II 195-96;
HaraldH ch. 4 in Hkr III 79;
SigJórs ch. 33 in FMS VII 140;
Sturl I 462-63;
Gautr ch. 7 (FAS III 31);
Yngv 32-33;
Ættartala in Flb I 24 (FAS II 8);
Amb 186 ch. 40 (39);
cf. Hallfr 45 ch. 5;
Fritzner I 160:
 »blótspánn«/
Fritzner II 16 ff.:
 »hluti«/
 »hlutr«;
GrønbeckVFO IV 124;
Vries 67, 126.

N130.

Changing of luck or fate.

N131.

Acts performed for changing luck.

N131.1.

Luck charming after cohabitation.

References:
HrólfKr 96 ch. 32 (FAS I ch. 49);
Bósa 23 ch. 7 (FAS III 209 ff.) ?.

N134.

Persons effect change of luck.

N134.1.

Persons bring bad luck.

N134.1.5.

Passenger brings bad luck to ship.

References:
cf. Gautr 28 ch. 7 (FAS III 31) =
Saxo lib. VI c. V 7/
Herrm 427/
MC 52/
N334.2.

N140.

Nature of luck and fate - miscellaneous motifs.

N143.

Luck only with money that is earned honestly.

References:
ÞorvV in FMS I 256 (FjÍsl 478-79).

N170.

The capriciousness of luck.

References:
Völs ch. 42 (40):
 »valt er hamingjunni at treystast, at eigi bresti hon«;
HrólfKr 36 ch. 14 (FAS I 36):
 »má þat eigi vita, fyrr en reynt er, hvar gipta vill til snúaz«.

N187.

Hero fails to meet the man he seeks, though they are close to one another.

References:
SörlaSt 436 ch. 16.

N200.

The good gifts of fortune.

N203.

Lucky person. Some people, especially heroes, as Hrólf Kráki and Óláfr, usually have luck.

References:
cf. A185.
ÓláfH ch. 27 in FMS IV 44;
Herv in FAS I 447;
HrólfKr 88-89 ch. 29 (FAS I 90);
Sörla 276, 282 (FAS I 394, 406 ch. 2, 9);
Gautr 44, 46, 66, 68 ch. 11 (FAS III 48, 50);
GHrólf 335 ch. 32;
ÞorstB 183-84, 187 ch. 5, 7;
ÁsmFl 174;
Konr 62, 68, 80 ch. 6, 8, 10;
cf. GrønbechVFO I:
 »Lykkemand og niding«.

N211.

Lost object returns to its owner.

N211.1.

Lost ring found in fish.

N211.1.3.

Lost sword found in fish.

References:
HrómGr 374-76 ch. 7.

N300-399.

Unlucky accidents.

N310.

Accidental separations.

N317.

Separation of family by shipwreck.

References:
FlóresS ch. 9 ff. =
Lagerholm 138.

N320.

Person unwittingly killed.

References:
cf. N657;
K733.2.

N622.

Eavesdropping person unwittingly killed (wounded).

References:
HjÖlv 504 ch. 18;
Amb 108-10 ch. 18;
ÞjJón 34 (22) ch. 14;
Saxo lib. III c. VI 13-15 =
Herrm 249.

N330.

Accidental killing or death.

References:
cf. N622.

N334.

Accidental fatal ending of game or joke.

N334.2.

Hanging in game or jest acctidentally proves fatal.

References:
Gautr 30 ch. 7 =
Saxo lib. VI c. V 6-7/
Herrm 427, MC 52;
cf. Krappe 1923a 470-77.

N335.

Unexpected death at hands of an animal.

References:
cf. M341.2.5.10;
M341.2.5.22.

N338.

Death as result of mistaken identity: wrong person killed.

References:
receiver of gift murdered because he is supposed to be the original owner:
 Mágus 37-38 ch. 19.

N338.3.

Son killed because mistaken for someone else.

References:
cf. N349.2.
Mágus 37-38 ch. 19 (ch. 49).

N339.

Accidental death - miscellaneous.

N339.1.

Man falls into jar of honey and is drowned.

References:
cf. Ys ch. 11 (Fjölnir);
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 27 (Hundingus);
KrappeÉtudes 66 ff.;
Krappe 1924 325-34;
Krappe 1935 168;
Krappe 1930a 325.

N339.8.

Accidental death from fall on own weapan (armor).

References:
Grm 88.

N339.8.1.

Accidental death of father from fall into the fire when taking down weapons for his son.

References:
ÁsmFl 172.

N339.16.

King mortally wounded on killed enemy's tooth.

References:
cf. M341.2.5.
HaraldHárf ch. 22 in Hkr I 130.

N340.

Nasty killing or condemnation (mistake).

References:
cf. F1041.16.9.
knight kills mother and brother in anger:
 ÓláfH in FMS V 224.

N344.

Father kills self believing that son is dead.

N344.2.

Father causes death of innocent son, believing him guilty of adultery with father's wife.

References:
Völs ch. 42 (40) =
Saxo lib. VIII c. V 10/
cf. Herrm 572.

N347.

Innocent man accidentally suspected of crime.

N347.1.

Clerk who enters tavern arrested with others for murder.

References:
Gering I 115.

N349.

Hasty killing or condemnation - miscellaneous.

References:
cf. F1041.16.

N349.2.

Father kills his son in battle rage.

References:
cf. F1041.8.6;
N338.3;
N731.2.
ÁsmK 98 ch. 8 (FAS II 484).

N350.

Accidental loss of property.

N351.

Money (treasure) unwittingly given away. Unlucky man given a loaf which is filled with gold exchanges it for another loaf.

References:
cf. instead of loaf a cock with silver money:
 ÓláfH in FMS IV 192-95.

N360.

Man unwittingly commits crime.

N361.

Sacred animal unwittingly killed.

References:
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 11 =
Herrm 101.

N365.

Incest unwittingly committed.

N365.2.

Unwitting father-daughter incest.

References:
Helgi-Yrsa:
 HrólfKr 23 ch. 7 (FAS I 23 ch. 9)/
 Skjöld ch. 11/
 Ys ch. 29/
 Saxo lib. II c. V 4.

N380.

Other unlucky accidents.

N384.

Death from fright.

References:
cf. F1041.1.

N384.3.

Wicked stepmother falls into the fire because of fright.

References:
cf. M431.6.
HjÖlv 516-17 ch. 22.

N384.5.

Queen dies from fright for evil prophecy.

References:
HálfH VI 5-6 (FAS II 30).

N399.

Additional unlucky accidents.

N399.1.

Shipwrecked man lands on deadly enemy's territory and is attacked.

References:
ÞorstVík 455-56 ch. 25.

N400-699.

Lucky accidents.

N410-439.

Lucky business ventures.

N410.

Lucky business venture.

N425.

Abducted princess wishes that she were with rejected suitor; discovers that she is.

References:
Þiðr II 78-83;
Aarne 900.

N440-499.

Valuable secrets learned.

N450.

Secrets overheard.

N455.

Overheard (human) conversation.

References:
cf. W137.

N455.7.

Secret about prince's father learned by eavesdropper from his mother's talking to him.

References:
cf. K1844.3.
Þiðr I 321-22.

N455.8.

Friend lingering in the kitchen learns of friend's distress and helps him.

References:
GHrólf 307-08 ch. 25.

N456.

Enigmatical smile (laugh) reveals secret knowledge.

References:
cf. D1318.2.1.

N475.

Secret name overheard by eavesdropper.

References:
cf. K1844.3.
VilhSj ch. 26.

N475.2.

Secret reason why hero does not want to eat the food of foreign king overheard by eavesdropper.

References:
Amb 136 ch. 25/
cf. F647.

N482.

Secret learned by torture.

References:
cf. Grm 76.

N500-599.

Treasure trove.

N500.

Treasure trove.

References:
cf. Q413.7.

N510.

When treasure is found.

N511.

Treasure in ground.

References:
cf. F752.
Ys ch. 7.

N511.1.

Treasure buried by men.

References:
Ys ch. 26;
EiríkR 213 ch. 5;
DrJón 8 ch. 2;
Andr 79, 84;
Saxo lib. V c. II 5.

N511.1.0.1.

Treasure buried by dying man.

References:
cf. N513.2.

N511.1.1.

Treasure buried in graves (grave mounds).

References:
cf. D838.5;
N571;
V67.1.
Flóam ch. 12;
Skjöld ch. 7;
GullÞ 9-12 ch. 3-4 =
HálfdE XXVI 14 (FAS III 558);
HálfH V 5 (FAS II 28);
ÖOdd 29-31 (ch. VII 7-10; FAS II 176 ff.);
HrómGr 367-68 ch. 3;
GHrólf 348 ch. 34;
Andr 79, 84;
Saxo lib. III c. III 7-8.

N511.2.

Natural underground treasure.

References:
GullÞ 13 ch. 4.

N512.

Treasure in underground chamber (cavern).

References:
Þiðr I 364-70, II 326, 369-74.

N513.

Treasure hidden under the water.

References:
Andvari's gold:
 Reg =
 Völs ch. 14;
Ringold:
 Akv 27 =
 Völs ch. 39 (37);
Eg LXXXV 17-21;
Grett LXVI 1-11.

N513.1.

Man jumps into the sea, river or waterfall with his treasure (chests).

References:
cf. R216.1.
Vatnsd XXVIII 1-13;
GullÞ ch. 20;
HálfdE XXVI 10-12 (FAS III 557-58)/
cf. introd. 48-52;
Búi:
 OddÓláfTr ch. 18 (12)/
 ÓláfTr ch. 41 in Hkr I 333, ch. 90 in FMS I 178/
 Jómsv ch. 46 (34)/
 Fær ch. 26/
 Skj I 538, II 8;
 cf. Malone 1942/
 Árnason I 148;
 Strömbäck 1955, 95-101.

N513.2.

Sword hidden under water.

References:
cf. T645.1.
ÁsmK 83, 88-89 ch. 1, 5 (FAS II 466, 473-74);
Vaði:
 Þiðr I 78;
Velent:
 Þiðr I 125, 128, 132;
Þiðrikr:
 Þiðr II 397;
cf. Herrm 306/
Saxo lib. IV c. IV 7;
dying man hides his sword in the river for his son:
 Kóngab 5, 46.

N514.

Treasure hidden in religious shrine.

N514.1.

Treasure hidden in sanctuary.

References:
OddÓláfTr ch. 15: in Thor's sanctuary;
ÓláfH ch. 36 in FMS IV 57:
 »í blóthaugi einum«;
in Jómali's sanctuary:
 ÓláfH ch. 133 in Hkr II 293 ff., ch. 129 in FMS IV 299 ff.;
 Bósa 25-35 ch. 8-9.

N521.

Treasure left in stick.

References:
food:
 Mágus 158 ch. 67;
gold:
 Saxo lib. III 6. VI 21-22 =
 Herrm 268.

N525.

Treasure found in chest (kettle, cask).

References:
BárðSn 40 ch. 18.

N530.

Discovery of treasure.

N531.

Treasure discovered through dream.

References:
cf. J157.
Skarðsárbók, suppl. to Ldb. ed. Íslendinga sögur I 326, Origines Islandicae I 272 ff./
cf. HálfH 76 n.;
ÓláfH ch. 16 in FMS IV 27 =
Óláfs þáttr Geirstaðaálfs ch. 3 in FMS X 212-15;
DrJón 8-10 ch. 2-3.

N532.

Light indicatex hidden treasure.

References:
Eg LXXXV 17-21;
GullÞ 12 ch. 3;
Herv 17-33, 102-13 (FAS I 432-42);
DrJón 8-10 ch. 2-3.

N532.1.

Half-noon close to the earth indicates hidden treasure.

References:
Yngv 14.

N535.

Treasure indicated by statue (stone) with inscription.

References:
cf. cross sign on the floor:
 Gering I 25.

N538.

Treasure pointed out by supernatural creature (fairy, etc.).

N538.2.

Treasure from defeated giant (or giant's wife).

References:
cf. F531.6.7.
Grett LXVI 1-11;
HálfdE XXI 5;
SörlaSt 415-17 ch. 4;
Sigþ 140, 250-51 ch. 16, 53;
Þiðr I 364-70;
HringH 54-56 ch. 22.

N550.

Unearthing hidden treasure.

N552.

Treasure opens itself.

N552.1.

Treasure opens itself for destined hero.

References:
Völs ch. 20 (19).

N553.

Tabus in efect while treasure is being unearthed.

References:
cf. treasure finders swallowed by the earth:
 BárðSn 40 ch. 18.

N570.

Guardian of treasure.

References:
cf. B11.6.2.

N571.

Devil (demon) as guardian of treasure.

References:
cf. N511.1.1;
N513.1.
Harð ch. 15;
GullÞ ch. 3;
Andr 47-50/
cf. Schlauch 108-09, 112 ff.;
Heinzel 53;
Dehmer 48 ff.;
Reuschel 80 ff.:
 »Hügelberaubung«: the ghost of the human owner as guardian.

N576.

Ghosts prevent men from raising treasure.

N576.3.

Ghost of treasure's human owner as guardian.

References:
cf. N571.

N590.

Treasure trove-miscellaneous motifs.

N591.

Curse on treasure.

References:
cf. F451.5.2.13;
M472.
Ys ch. 14;
Skáldsk ch. 47 (39) =
Völs ch. 14, 18 (FAS I 153, 162)/
Saussaye 144/
MC 141;
Harð ch. 15;
cf. LiestølUpph 162.

N595.

Helper in hiding treasure killed in order that nobody may ever find it.

References:
cf. K239.
Eg LXXXV 21;
Ldb ch. 47.

N600-699.

Other lucky accidents.

N620.

Accidental success in hunting or fishing.

N622.

Game killed by jumping on it from above.

References:
Þiðr II 137-39/
cf. Krappe 1923b 265-69.

N630.

Accidental acquisition of treasure or money.

N635.

The triple tax. #Gering# I 173;

References:
Aarne 1661.

N650.

Life saved by accident.

N657.

Warriors discover in the last moment that it is their own chief they are about to murder by burning.

References:
cf. K955.
HrólfG 71-73 ch. 41-42 (FAS III 181-84).

N658.

Husband arrives home just in time to save wife and her father from being burned to death in their home.

References:
SturlSt 615-16 ch. 14.

N680.

Lucky accidents - miscellaneous.

N681.

Husband (lover) arrives home just as wife (mistrees) is to marry another.

References:
cf. K1551.1;
T102.
Vígl 53-56 ch. 4-5;
Saxo lib. I c. IV 15 =
Herrm 81.

N699.

Other lucky accidents.

N699.1.

Father and brother accidentally return home just as they are most needed in fight.

References:
GHrólf 325-26 ch. 30.

N699.2.

King's son comes home just at his father's funeral, when the heritage has to be divided.

References:
Herv 85-88 (FAS I 490).

N699.2.1.

Hero comes home just to attend his own funeral.

References:
KetilH 12 ch. 3;
Saxo lib. III c. VI 22 =
Herrm 25O.

N700-799.

Accidental encounters.

N710.

Accidental meeting of hero and heroine.

N711.

King (prince) accidentally finds maiden and marries her.

References:
cf. T30.
Gautr 5-7 ch. 1-2.

N711.1.

King (prince) finds maiden in woods (trees) and marries her.

References:
Völs ch. 25 (24);
ÖOdd 72 ff. (ch. XXII ff.; FAS II 198, 528);
HéðinH 8 ch. 4;
Vald 61-62 ch. 1.

N711.4.

Prince sees maiden at church and is enamored.

References:
cf. Þiðr II 51.

N718.

Accidental meeting with the son of the only person who can overcome curse on hero.

References:
HaraldHr 268.

N730.

Accidental reunion of families.

N731.

Unexpected meeting of father and son.

N731.2.

Father-son combat. Neither knows who the other is.

References:
cf. J675.1;
N338.3;
N349.2.
ÁnB 357-59 ch. 7;
Þiðr II 347-51;
Gibbon ch. 23;
Saxo lib. VII c. IX 12-16.
cf. Wolff 1942 54-63;
Schlauch 113.

N733.

Accidental meeting of brothers.

References:
Blómst 37-44 ch. 24-25.

N733.1.

Brothers unwittingly fight each other.

References:
HálfdE 107 ff.;
Schlauch 116.

N733.2.

Brother unwitttingly kills half brother in fight.

References:
cf. S73.1.
ÁsmK 98-100 ch. 8 (FAS II 484-87).

N738.

Accidental meeting of nephew and uncle.

References:
(y.) Bósa 84 ch. 6/
cf. introd. lxvii with reference to ÞorstVík 445-46 ch. 6;
AtlaÓ 13-14 ch. 10;
Kóngab 16-17, 18-20;
Marteini 10 ch. 3.

N738.1.

Uncle and nephew unwittingly about to kill one another.

References:
Íven ch. 15.

N760.

Other accidental encounters.

N762.

Person accidentally met unexpectedly knows the other's name.

References:
cf. C436.
ÖOdd 72-73 (XXII 3);
Álafl 90 ch. 5;
Þiðr II 4;
cf. Sigþ ch. 24.

N770.

Experience leading to adventures.

N771.

King (prince) lost on hunt has adventures.

References:
cf. G405;
H1222.
Gautr 2-3 (50-51) ch. 1 (FAS III 4-5);
EgÁsm VI 5 (FAS III 374);
cf. Sörla 278 (FAS I 398);
VilhSj ch. 3-10;
Huld no. 2;
Breta ch. 10 in Hb 247;
Saxo lib. III c. II 4 =
Herrm 218.

N771.1.

King on hunt is taken prisoner.

References:
Þiðr II 120-40.

N771.2.

Girls going in the wood for nuts have adventures.

References:
HálfH XVI 3, XVII 3 (FAS II 51, 59);
are abducted:
 EgÁsm I 3 (FAS III 365).

N774.

Adventures from pursuing enchanted animal (hind, boar, bird).

References:
Herv 92 (FAS I 414);
GHrólf 273-77, 283-84 ch. 15-16;
HjÖlv 471 ch. 9;
EgÁsm VI 2-5, cf. n. (FAS III 374);
Þiðr II 292-94;
SigrgV ch. 5;
HringH 11-13 ch. 5;
Fertram ch. 2;
SamsF ch. 10;
Part 3 ff.;
Gibbon ch. 1;
cf. ESveinsson 1929 xxxiii;
Reuschel 111.

N774.2.

Adventures from seeking (lost) domestic beast.

References:
goat:
 Vilm 152 ff. ch. 8.

N785.

Adventures from seeking water.

References:
cf. H1138.
HálfH V 6 (FAS II 29);
ÞorstUxaf 257-58/
cf. Binns 1953 52;
SigrgFr 81 ch. 11.

N800-899.

Helpers.

N810.

Supernatural helpers.

N810.1.

Invisible guardian.

References:
cf. E748.
Bisk II 175-76.

N812.

Giant or ogre as helper.

References:
cf. F531.5.1;
G671.

N812.1.

Wise giant as foster-father of hero.

References:
HálfdS in Flb I 565-66 (= FMS X 171-75);
Kjaln ch. 14; BárðSn 2 ch. 1;
ÖOdd 118 ff. (FAS II 230 ff.);
FlóresS XXII 12 ff.;
Villif 4 ch. 2;
Saxo lib. I c. V 1-VI 6/
cf. Herrm 98;
Saussaye 337;
MC 278;
cf. Fær ch. 10 ff.

N812.2.

Giantess as foster-mother and helper of hero.

References:
GrímL 149 ch. 2 ff.;
SörlaSt 415, 441-42, 451 ch. 3, 18, 26;
HálfdBr 570-79, 583-85, 589 ch. 4-8, 12-13, 17;
IllGr 653-54 ch. 4;
Saxo lib. I c. V 1-VI 6/
cf. Herrm 98.

N812.3.

Grateful giantess as helper.

References:
cf. F531.5.7.1.2;
G530.2;
T91.1.
SörlaSt 417 ff. ch. 5 ff.;
Sigþ ch. 20-21, 25;
Amb 112, 114, 126-28,146,178 ch. 19, 23, 28 (27),
38 (37);
HringH 6-9 ch. 3-4;
Fertram ch. 3-9;
ÚlfU ch. 1-4.

N812.4.

Giantess helps the man she loves.

References:
cf. F531.5.7;
G530.2;
R138.5;
T191.1.
HjÖlv 473 ff. ch. 10, 13;
ÖOdd 121-23 (FAS II 234-36);
ÞorstVík 434-39 ch. 19;
Álafl V 15;
Vald 57-64 ch. 1;
HringH 16-17, 24 ch. 7, 10;
Blómst 38 ch. 24.

N814.

Helpful angel.

N814.1.

Man carried through air by angel.

References:
cf. D2121.5.
Bæring 110 ch. 23-24.

N815.

Fairy as helper.

References:
GHrólf 277 ch. 15;
Þiðr I 320.

N820.

Human helpers.

N825.

Old person as helper.

References:
cf. K1821.8.

N825.3.

Old woman as helper.

References:
HringH 6 ch. 2;
Gering I 181, 185.

N831.

Girl as helper.

References:
cf. D825.

N832.

Boy as helper.

References:
cf. G671.
Grm 1-2/
cf. Q414.5.

N832.2.

Sons as helpers.

References:
ÞorstVík 419-20 ch. 14-15;
king in exile helped to revenge by his son:
 ÁsmS 8-9.

N836.

King as helper.

N836.1.

King adopts hero.

References:
ÁsmS 3-4.

N836.3.

King helps princes in exile to revenge their father and take their homeland back.

References:
GHrólf 349-57 ch. 35-36.

N837.

Queen as helper.

References:
HálfdBr 578, 588 ch. 9, 15.

N841.

Shepherd as helper.

References:
cf. N863.

N843.

Hermit as helper.

References:
Sigþ 165-72 ch. 24-25.

N848.

Saint (pious man) as helper.

References:
cf. V221.
ÞorstUxaf 259-60 (FMS III 127-3,
FjÍsl 459-461);
Ömundar þáttr dytts ok Gunnars helmings in Flb 338 (FMS II 75, FjÍsl 521-22);
Bisk II 111, 137-38, 179-80, 185.

N854.

Peasant as helper.

References:
ÁsmK 88-89 ch. 5 (FAS II 472-73).

N854.1.

Peasant as foster-father.

References:
Álafl I-III, cf. introd. lvi-vii.

N855.

Helpful smith.

N855.1.

Smith as foster-father.

References:
Reg 212;
Þiðr I 300-06.

N856.

Helpful forester.

N856.1.

Forester as foster-father.

References:
Bevers 248 ch. 26.

N861.

Foundling helper.

References:
RémK 51 ff. ch. 14.

N863.

Slave (swineherd) as helper of princess.

References:
HjÖlv 457-58 ch. 3;
Vilm 146-49 ch. 4-5.

P.

Society.

P0-99.

Royalty and nobility.

P10.

Kings.

References:
cf. D1711.7;
H1381.3.11;
K1812;
N836;
P30.1;
Q91.3;
T64.
Rþ/
cf. A1653;
descent of kings from Freyr:
 Ys ch. 10/
cf. Vries 118;
Danr had king as valet and two earls as grooms:
 Skjöld ch. 7;
Konungs skuggsjá 94-289.

P11.

Choice of kings.

References:
cf. H217.4;
H1574.3.

P11.2.

Winner of contest to be king.

P11.2.2.

King chosen by contest.

P11.2.2.1.

The one of two giant brothers who performs the greatest feat and procures the wildest dog elected as king.

References:
ÖOdd 121-24 (FAS II 232-38).

P11.2.3.

The one of two giant brothers who gets the most skillful princess elected as king.

References:
EgÁsm XIV 3-XV 4 (FAS III 394-97).

P11.5.

He who can fill out a certain wide seat chosen as king.

References:
HrólfKr 57 ch. 21 (FAS I 57-58).

P12.

Character of kings.

References:
cf. H41;
H71.

P12.1.

Hunting a madness of kings.

References:
cf. N771;
N774.
Þiðr II 120-40/
cf. Krappe 1929b 260-63 (> Schlauch 70).

P12.7.

Clever king knows everything in advance.

References:
Álafl I 1.

P12.8.

King banishes nobleman whose castle he wants.

References:
Amb 56-62 ch. 11;
cf. the Harlungs:
 Herrm 572/
 Saxo lib. VIII c. X 9.

P12.10.

King is superior to all in strength, beauty, largeness, etc., and usually has victory.

References:
Álafl XIX 1;
FlóresS II 2-4, III 4, 10;
Saxo lib. I c. III, lib. II c. VI 1/
cf. Herrm 158 ff.

P13.

Customs connected with kings.

P13.5.

Crowning of kings.

References:
Þiðr II 357;
Amb 42 ch. 9;
RémK 365 ch. 71.

P14.

Particular practices of kings.

P14.3.

King playing chess when important news arrive.

References:
RagnarL 161-62 ch. 16;
Saxo lib. IX c. V 1-3.

P14.7.

None permitted to enter hall of king unless he possesses an art.

References:
cf. P320.1;
P337.
cf. Hreiþh in Msk 129 (FMS VI 207, Flb III 416, FjÍsl 279-80);
Sneglu in Msk 235 (FMS VI 360, Flb III 416, FjÍsl 279-80).

P14.8.

King does not want men who are unable to engage in any sport.

References:
ÖOdd 142-43 (ch. XXXVII 3-5: FAS II 261-62, 542)/
cf. Panzer 1901 283.

P14.8.1.

King asks all newcomers what they can do expects a ? and prompt answer.

References:
SigrgFr 68-69 ch. 8.

P14.9.

Law that nobody may give the king bad tidings.

References:
cf. J1675.2.1.

P14.10.

Kings have seat on hills.

References:
cf. P27.1.
Hallfr 69;
ÓláfTr ch. 172 in FMS II 59;
Völs ch. 1;
Saxo lib. III c. III 3/
cf. Herrm 229.

P14.11.

King is angry at hero (Sigurðr) who rides straight into the castle without permission.

References:
Völs ch. 28 (26).

P15.

Adventures of kings.

References:
cf. M414.5;
N771;
N774.

P16.

End of king's reign.

References:
cf. F571.5-6 *.

P16.1.

King retires from the world (becomes hermit, swineherd).

References:
cf. V476.
Þiðr II 395-93;
JarlmH 43 ch. 24.

P16.2.

King must resign if maimed.

P16.2.1.

King must resign lf he begets natural son.

References:
SamsF 33 ch. 17.

P16.3.

King killed when old.

P16.3.1.

Old king attacked.

References:
Sögubr 25 ch. 10 (FAS I 388);
Völs ch. 1, 11-12 (FAS I 117);
Herv 39-40 (FAS I 449-50);
HrólfKr 26-27 ch. 8 (FAS I ch. 11);
ÞorstVík 386 ch. 2;
GHrólf 259-60 ch. 8;
ÁsmK 467-68 ch. 3;
ÁsmVík 34-36 ch. 16-19;
Þiðr II 84-85;
HéðinH 7 ch. 3;
Kóngab 30, 31;
HálfdB 1 ch. 1;
Villif 26 ch. 13;
Vígk ch. 4 ff.;
Saxo lib. IV ch. IV 1.

P16.3.1.1.

Attempt to kill old king by suffocating him in bathroom. He prefers to die in battle.

References:
cf. M161.6;
S113.2.
Sögubr 15 ch. 7 (FAS I 377);
Stark 81-82 ch. 24;
cf. Saxo lib. III c. III 7.

P16.3.2.

King too old to fight goes himself into his grave mound.

References:
HrómGr 369 ch. 4;
cf. Agði:
ÞorstB 197 ch. 12/
Eg ch. 3 =
HaraldHárf ch. 8 in Hkr I 106, ch. 6 in FMS X 186 (Herlaugr).

P16.4.

Persons buried with dead king (queen).

References:
cf. V67.
thralls:
 Guðr I 246/
 SgFIII 47, 70 =
 Völs ch. 33;
Herv (only) in FAS I 489, 508-09;
HrólfKr ch. 52 in FAS I 109;
GHrólf 246 ch. 3;
BárðSn 38 ch. 18;
Saxo lib. V c. XI 1.

P16.4.1.

Suttee. Wife burned with dead king.

References:
cf. T81;
T211.
cf. OddÓláfTr ch. 2 (= FMS X 220), Flb I 88;
cf. Herrm 94/
Saxo lib.I c. VIII 4.

P16.4.2.

Horse burned or buried with dead king.

References:
cf. V67.5.
Baldr:
 Gylf ch. 8 (15), 34 (49);
Sögubr ch. 9 (FAS I 387);
Saxo lib. VIII c. V 1.

P16.6.

Kings worshipped after their death.

References:
Óláfs þáttr Geirstaðaálfs ch. 2 in FMS X 212;
Herv 1, 89 (FAS I 411).

P17.

Succession to the throne.

P17.0.2.

Son succeeds father as king.

References:
Sögubr 14 ch. 5 (FAS I 376); Herv 84, 140 (FAS I 489);
IllGr 659 ch. 6;
HrólfG 9 ch. 4 (FAS III 70);
EgÁsm VIII 10 (FAS III 380);
HálfdE X-XI (FAS III 532-33);
Gautr 11, 35-36, 60-61 ch. 2, 9 (FAS III 14, 39-40);
Álafl XIX 1;
HringH 29 ch. 12;
SamsF 33 ch. 17;
HringT 12.
* etc.

P17.0.2.1.

At son's wedding king names him as successor.

References:
Herv in FAS I 444.

P17.3.

Dying king names successor.

References:
Youngest son:
 HrólfG 8-9 ch. 4 (FAS III 69-70).

P17.5.

Brothers rule jointly.

References:
Saxo lib. II c. V 2/
cf. HrólfKr ch. 5 (FAS I 16).

P17.8.

Kingship given to younger brother.

References:
HrólfG 8-9 ch. 4 (FAS III 69-70).

P17.9.

Natural son succeeds to the throne.

P17.9.1.

Natural son is refused kingship and half heritage.

References:
only a third of the heritage is offered:
 Herv 86-88 (FAS I 491 ff.).

P17.10.

Three sons get each a kingship, but the youngest the most important in the home country.

References:
Álafl XIX 2-4.

P17.11.

Slayer of king marries widow (or daughter) and inherits kingdom.

References:
cf. T141.1.
Bósa 61 ch. 16 (FAS III 232);
HálfdE III 1-6 (FAS III 522);
Amb 42 ch. 9;
Saxo lib. III c.VI 5/
cf. lib. IV c. I 16, c. II 4/
lib. VII c. IX 5/
Herrm 248 ff.

P18.

Marriage of kings.

P18.1.

After highly mourned wife's death the king marries another who turns out to be an evil witch.

References:
cf. G205.
HjÖlv 455, 515 ch. 2-3;
IllGr 656 ch. 5;
Kóngab 30 ff.

P19.

Other motifs connected with kings.

References:
Sögubr 25 ch. 10 (FAS I 388): king rides through kingdom to judge;
cf. Wadstein 1927 59-60;
Sahlgren 1942 43-50.

P20.

Queens.

References:
cf. K1812.8;
K2213.

P20.1.

Clever queen.

References:
HrólfG 32 ch. 21 (FAS III 117);
Álafl I 2.

P22.

Queen marries murderer of her fiancé (husband).

References:
cf. P17.11.

P22.1.

Queen leaves country with her son, having killed her husband in revenge for his killing of her father and brother.

References:
cf. P231.8.
Uppl ch. 2 in Hb 457 (= FAS II 105, SRD II 269) =
HálfdS in Hkr I 86.

P23.

Queen persuades king to make war without cause, that her sons may have territory.

P23.1.

Queen persuades husband to riot against his superior.

References:
HrólfKr 94-95 ch. 31 (FAS I 96-97).

P23.2.

Queen persuades husband to claim her father's kingdom after his death.

References:
HálfdE XI 2-5 (FAS III 533).

P23.3.

Queen persuades husband to avenge her father.

References:
Amb 180 ch. 39 (38).

P23.4.

Queen offers son to be killed in order to spur to fight and avenge her first husband.

References:
Grímhildr:
 Þiðr II 308-09.

P25.

Queen meddles in state affairs.

References:
cf. HálfdE VIII 5-8, XX 13 (FAS III 530);
HrólfG 31, 48-49 ch. 20, 29 (FAS III 115-16, 143-49);
Friðþj XI 13-17 (FAS II 93-94, 500);
ÁsmS 14;
Þiðr II 219-26;
NikL 59-61 ch. 16;
queen as quarreller:
 Saxo lib. VII c. I 2/
 cf. K2130.

P26.

Captured queen commits suicide.

P26.1.

Queen commits suicide, as her husband vanquishes and kills her father and her brother.

References:
cf. P211.
Herv 44, 122 (FAS I 454).

P27.

Grief at queen's death.

References:
cf. T211.
SturlSt 596 ch. 5;
Þiðr II 71;
Andr 85.

P27.1.

King sits mourning on his wife's grave mound. cf.

References:
P14.10.
Gautr 35, 39, 40, 63 ch. 8-9 (FAS III 39, 43-44);
HrólfG 57 ch. 1;
GHrólf 251, 266 ch. 5, 01;
HjÖlv 456 ch. 2;
Kóngab 30;
cf. Hollander 1913 126-28.

P27.2.

King mourns so much at wife's death that he goes on piracy (every summer afterward).

References:
RagnarL ch. 4 (3) (FAS I 242-43);
HálfdE I 5 (FAS III 520), cf. 92 n.

P27.3.

King calls daughter in second marriage by the name of his first queen.

References:
KetilH 124 ch. 4;
FlóresS X 5-6.

P30.

Princes.

References:
cf. K2246.

P30.1.

Kings' sons called kings, according to an old norse custom.

References:
HringT 7 ch. 1.

P40.

Princesses.

References:
cf. T50.1.

P50.

Noblemen (knights).

References:
f. P10.
origin and characteristics:
 Rþ 26 ff./
 cf. A1650;
Sverr ch. 85 in FMS VIII 207 (Mána þáttr in FjÍsl 189).

P50.1.

Earl.

References:
cf. F1041.16.11;
K1626.1;
K1952.4;
K2247;
P273.2.2;
Q113.1;
R111.2.3.1;
R169.4.1;
T68.2.
HaraldHárf ch. 6 in FMS X 186.

P50.1.1.

Earl's name preferred to king's.

References:
HverN ch. 1 in Flb I 22, 23 (FAS II 7);
cf. Hrollaugr:
 HaraldHárf ch. 8 in Hkr I 106, ch. 6 in FMS X 186.

P100-199.

Other social orders.

References:
cf. A1650.

P170.

Slaves.

References:
cf. H38.3;
K1551.1;
K2251;
M411.13;
M455.3;
N863;
P16.4;
Q211.13;
S260.1;
T91.6.4;
T455.8;
V12.6;
W121.
origin and characteristics:
 Rþ 1 ff./
 cf. A1657.
Gautr 6 ch. 1 (FAS III 8):
 »Óðinn mun eigi ganga í mót þræ lunum, nema hann sé í hans föruneyti«

P173.

Captive king's sons made slaves.

P173.1.

Captive kíng's daughter as slave.

References:
cf. R111.1.6.
Melkorka:
 Laxd ch. 12 ff./
 cf. Dehmer 112-13.

P173.2.

Killed enemy's son as slave.

References:
ÞorstUxaf 255 (FMS III 119; FjÍsl 451-52).

P173.3.

Captives from battle sold as slaves.

References:
OddÓláfTr ch. 7 (6);
ÓláfTr ch. 6 in Hkr I 263, ch. 46 in FMS I 78, in Flb I 509-11 =
HallþSn in FMS III 157-63 (FjÍsl 106-11);
Herv in FAS I 447.

P173.4.

Futile attempt to get rid of man by selling him to merchants as slave.

References:
HrafnþH =
MagnúsG ch. 48 in FMS VI 109-11 (FjÍsl 133-34).

P175.

Slave killed.

References:
cf. K1551.1.

P175.1.

Slave hanged.

References:
Bósa 54 ch. 13 (FAS III 227);
Álafl VIII 6, XI 4.

P176.

Murder by slaves.

References:
Herv 84.

P177.

Origin of thralls.

References:
cf. A1657.

P178.

Slaves freed.

References:
cf. Q42.4.1;
Q116.1;
R111.1.6.
Ldb intr. ch. 9, ch. 125, 146, 198;
ÓláfTr ch. 46, 62 in FMS I 79, 113;
Ögmundar þáttr dytts ok Gunnars helmings in Flb I 332 (FMS II 63, FjÍsl 508);
ÞorstUxaf in Flb I 509 (FMS III 119, FjÍsl 451-52)
HallþSn in Flb I 255 (FMS III 157-63, FjÍsl 106-11).

P200-299.

The family.

P200.

The family.

References:
cf. M460;
N730.

P205.

Refusal to fight relatives.

References:
cf. H1558.8.
ÞorstVík 440 ch. 20.

P210.

Husband and wife.

References:
cf. R151;
S60;
T145.

P211.

Wife chooses father's side in feud.

References:
cf. P22.1;
P26.1;
P234.1.

P216.

Wife only one to persuade her husband.

References:
Þiðr II 141-47.

P230.

Parents and children.

References:
cf. R153;
S20.

P230.1.

Mother prefers son, father daughter.

References:
Vígl 57 ch. 6 ff.;
ÁsmFl 171;
Vígk ch. 2.

P230.2.

Mother dislikes her children in forced marriage.

References:
cf. S12.
FlóresS VI 5.

P230.3.

Queen dislikes son who is unlike her and loves a poor girl, she then plots against him.

References:
HéðinH 3 ch. 1 ff.

P231.

Mother and son.

References:
cf. E323.3;
P23.4;
P230.1;
P232.1;
P233.2.1;
P282.2;
R151.4.
Dehmer 101.

P231.2.

Son warns mother.

References:
Amb 168 ch. 34 (33).

P231.3.

Mother-love.

References:
cf. F1041.1.3.13.
Gróg;
Þiðr II 225, 228, 252.

P231.4.

Mother kills sons who lack courage to help her revenge her father and brothers, and are likely to betray the plot.

References:
Völs ch. 6-8, 43 (41).

P231.8.

Mother flees with little son(s).

References:
cf. P22.1.
Ldb ch. 276;
ÓláfTr ch. 2 in Hkr I 256-57, ch. 44 in FMS I 67 ff./
ÓláfTr by Oddr ch. 2 ff.;
Fær ch. 29;
Sögubr 10-12 ch. 3 (FAS I 371-73);
Harð ch. 38.

P232.

Mother and daughter.

P232.1.

Wicked mother and her sons do everything to prevent daughter's marriage with beloved.

References:
cf. P253.7.
Vígl 56 ff. ch. 6-22.

P232.2.

Mother lets daughter unwittingly marry own father in order to revenge his raping.

References:
Ólöf-Yrsa-Helgi:
 HrólfKr 23 ch. 7 (FAS I 23);
 cf. N365.2.

P233.

Father and son.

References:
cf. D1812.0.4;
F1041.1.2.2.4;
F1041.9.1.1;
F1041.21.5;
J21.2;
J675.1;
K948;
K2021;
K2373;
N731.2;
N832.2;
N836.3;
P16.2.1;
P17;
R153.3;
R154.2;
T645.
Heinzel 44.

P233.2.

Young hero rebuked by his father.

References:
Band ch. 1;
GHrólf 312 ch. 27;
KetilH 109-12 ch.1;
Vígl 68 ch. 13.

P233.2.1.

Father drives away bad son whom the mother prefers.

References:
Herv 34-36, 115-17 (FAS I 444-48).

P233.3.

Berserks scold their father who apparently without reason called their adversary invincible.

References:
ÖOdd 96 (ch. XXVIII 6; FAS II 211).

P233.3.1.

Hero's son by giantess scorns his father's feebleness: still it is the son who is slain.

References:
ÖOdd 130-31 (FAS II 247-48).

P233.4.

Natural son preferred to legitimate.

References:
cf. P17.9.
Bósa 4, 77 ch. 1, 4 (FAS III 193-94).

P233.6.

Son avenges father.

References:
cf. M152.1;
N832.2;
T585.7.
HaraldH in Flb III 434-35;
HrólfKr 14-17 ch. 3-4;
ÞorstVík 432 ch. 17;
BárðSn 4 ch. 2;
Amb 162-68 ch. 34 (33).

P233.7.

Son must threaten father before he will recognize him as son, even though he brings ring from his mother.

References:
Kjaln 68 ch. 18.

P234.

Father and daughter.

References:
cf. N365.2;
R153.5;
T50.1;
T131.

P234.1.

Daughter marries her husband's slayer in order to save her old father from war.

References:
HrólfKr 26 ch. 8 (FAS I 26).

P234.2.

Father and daughter die at same time.

References:
cf. P310.6;
T86.2.
Orkn ch. 34.

P250.

Brothers and sisters.

References:
cf. T69.1;
T131.1.1.

P251.

Brotherss.

References:
cf. F1041.8.10;
K2211;
N733;
P17.5;
R155;
V68.3.

P251.3.

Brothers follow each other in exile, etc.

References:
ÞorstVík 408-09 ch. 10;
Bósa 133 ch. 17;
FlóresS XXIV 3 ff.

P251.3.1.

Brothers strive to avenge each other.

References:
cf. P273.1.1;
P310.2;
P312.2.
HjÖlv 462 ch. 5;
Þiðr II 395-98.

P251.4.

Brothers scorn brother's wise counsel.

References:
Hamð 12-15;
Þiðr II 282-83.

P251.4.1.

Brothers kill brother because they fail to understand his wise answer.

References:
Hamð 12-14 =
Völs ch. 44 (42).

P251.5.

Two brothers.

References:
cf. F610.3.3.1.
ÞorstVík 454 ch. 24;
ÞjJón ch. 2.

P251.5.1.

Two brothers follow and help each other on piracy, etc.

References:
Eg ch. 46 ff.;
Grett LXIX 2-LXXX11 27;
Svarfd ch. 3 ff.;
Hreiþh =
HaraldH ch. 26 ff. in FMS VI 200-18 (Msk 124-37; FjÍsl l44-62);
ÁnB 328 ch. 2 ff.;
HálfH IX-X (FAS II 35-37);
HrólfG 31 ch. 20-21 (FAS III 115-17);
HálfdE XV (FAS III 540);
HringH 1-25 ch. 1-10;
KáraK 56-57 ch. 28;
Fertram ch. 10 ff.;
Saxo lib. V c. II 5.

P251.5.2.

Two brothers are confusingly like each other.

References:
HrólfKr 62 ch. 23 (FAS I 63);
enemies think they have killed the wrong one:
 ÞorstVík 415 ch. 12.

P251.5.3.

Hostile brothers.

References:
cf. F1041.16.10;
S73.1.
Vsp 45;
Ys ch 19, 21;
MagnúsS ch. 21 in Hkr III =
SigJórs ch. 26 in FMS VII 119;
ÞorstUxaf 254 (FMS III 116-19);
Yngv 4, 25-26.

P251.5.4.

Two brothers as contrasts.

References:
Grett XIV 1-2;
Hreiðarr-Þórðr:
 Hreiþh =
 HaraldH ch. 26 ff. in FMS VI 200-218 (Msk 124-37; FjÍsl 144-62);
Heiðrekr-Angantýr:
 Herv ch 34-36, 115-17 (FAS I 444-48);
Hálfdan-Fróði:
 HrólfKr 3-4 ch. 1 (FAS I 3-4);
Hróarr-Helgi:
 HrólfKr 17 ch. 4 (FAS I 16);
Ketill-Hrólfr:
 HrólfG 6-7 ch. 3 (FAS III 63);
Vilhjálmur-Hálfdan:
 Sigþ ch. 2 ff.;
Sigurður-Ambales:
 Amb 12 ch. 2;
cf. LiestølUpph 94;
Koht 1931 28-29;
Kersbergen 113-17.

P251.6.

Several brothers.

P251.6.1.

Three brothers.

References:
cf. Z71.1.
Hallsteinn, Hersteinn, Hólmsteinn:
 Flóam ch. 1;
Svipdagr, Beigaðr, Hvítserkr:
 HrólfKr 35, 54 ch. 14. 20_(FAS I 35, 54-55);
Úlfkell, Úlfarr, Úlfr:
 HálfdE I 6 (FAS III 520);
giants:
 ÖOdd 121-24 (FAS II 232-38);
Herþjófr, Geirþjófr, Friðþjófr:
 Gautr 11 ch. 3 (FAS III 14 ff.);
Herþegn, Herburt, Tistram:
 Þiðr II 43-47;
Felix, Fenix, Ajax:
 FlóresS 132-33 ch. VI;
Grep:
 Saxo lib. V c. I 3.

P251.6.4.

Eight brothers.

References:
killed after quarrel with their father:
 HálfH XV 1-4 (FAS II 47-51).

P251.6.5.

Nine brothers.

References:
cf. Z71.6.
HrómGr 365 ch. 1;
FrForn in Flb I 24-25 (FAS II 9).

P251.6.6.

Eleven brothers.

References:
cf. Z71.7.
king Isung's son:
 Þiðr I 319, 355 ff., II 110.

P251.6.7.

Twelve brothers.

References:
cf. F610.3.3;
F610.3.4.1;
Z71.8.
Úlf 129 ff., 206 ch. 1 ff.

P252.

Sisters.

P252.1.

Two sisters.

P252.1.1.

Sister kills sister.

References:
cf. S34.
EgÁsm XII 5 (FAS III 390).

P252.3.

Seven sisters.

References:
cf. Z71.5.
Hárb 18;
IllGr 656 ch. 5.

P252.4.

Eight sisters.

References:
Helreið 6.

P252.5.

Nine sisters.

References:
cf. Z71.6.
HjÖlv 482 ch. 12;
Þiðr I 175 ff. = II 60;
the nine daughters of Rán (cf. A423):
 Skáldsk ch. 42 (33), 77 (61).

P252.6.

Ten sisters.

References:
EiríkR ch. 4;
ÚlfU ch. 3-4.

P252.7.

Eighteen sisters kill one another.

References:
EgÁsm XII 1-4 (FAS III 389-90)/
cf. T92.8.

P253.

Sister and brother.

References:
cf. R156.

P253.0.2.

One sister and two brothers.

References:
HrólfKr 3 ch. 1 (FAS I 3);
HálfdBr 559 ch. 1;
Friðþj I 1 (FAS II 63, 488).

P253.0.3.

One sister and three (four) brothers.

References:
Þiðr I 32-23. 351;
Sigþ ch. 2;
Mágus 8 ch. 5.

P253.0.4.

One sister and ten brothers.

References:
Völs ch. 2.

P253.3.

Brother chosen rather than husband or son. Only one can be saved; he alone is irreplaceable.

References:
cf. Völs ch. 5 ff.

P253.5.

Sister avenges brothers' death.

References:
Akv 15/
Atlam 34 ff. =
Völs ch. 7 ff.

P253.6.

Sister warns brothers.

References:
cf. R158. Akv 1-8/
Atlam 1 ff. =
Völs ch. 5, 35 (33);
Guðrún, Yrsa:
 HrólfKr 88-89 ch. 29 (FAS I 90-91).

P253.7.

Brothers persecute sister's lover and are in return killed by him.

References:
cf. P232.1.
Friðþj XII 16 (FAS II 99, 502).

P260.

Relations by law.

P263.

Brother-in-law.

References:
cf. K2211.1.

P270.

Foster-relatives.

P270.2.

Peasant and his wife as foster-parents of exposed king's son.

References:
cf. R131.6.

P271.

Foster-father.

References:
cf. N812.1;
N836.1;
N854.1;
N855.1;
N856.1;
R154.3.

P271.1.

Magician as foster-father.

References:
GHrólf 351 ch. 36.

P271.2.

Fisherman as foster-father.

References:
Bevers 248 ch. 26.

P271.3.

Dwarf as foster-father.

References:
cf. F451.5.1.
(y.) Bósa 86 ch. 6;
ÞorstVík 396 ch. 5;
ÞjJón 16-18 (10-11) ch. 6 (14);
KáraK 73 ch. 35;
MC 267.

P271.4.

Living king's or nobleman's son as foster-son of his father's friend; considered an honor for the foster-father.

References:
cf. M201.6;
P274.1;
P281.1;
P293.1.
Eyrb I 2;
Herv 48-49, 115 ff. (FAS I 444 ff.);
GHrólf 351 ch. 36;
ÖOdd 4-7 (ch. I 7-8 and 13; FAS II 163-64, 505);
HrólfG 7-8, 76 ch. 4, 45 (FAS III 65-66, 187);
ÁsmK 83 ch. 2 (FAS II 467);
HálfH II 2, IX 2 (FAS II 26, 35);
Þiðr I 34, II 86;
Vígl 51 ch. 3;
JarlmH 1-3, 43 ch. 1-3, 24;
SigrgV 127-28 ff.;
Sigþ ch. 2, 14-15;
NikL 3-4 ch. 1;
SamsF ch. 1;
Ector ch. 7, 20 (11);
cf. Herrm 79-80/
Saxo lib. I c. IV 1.

P271.5.

Foster-father as constant helper.

References:
cf. N812.1.
Ys ch. 34;
ÓláfTr ch. 43 in FMS I 66 = ch. 1 in Hkr I 255;
HálfdE ch. 2, 6 in Flb I 562, 566 (FMS X 168, 173), cf. ch. 4 in Hkr I 90;
Sögubr 10-12 ch. 3 (FAS I 371-73);
Herv 148-49 (FAS I 497-99);
RagnarL ch. 1 (= Völs ch. 43 FAS I 229), ch. 11 (10) (FAS I 269);
HrólfKr ch. 1 ff. =
Saxo lib. VII c. I 4 (cf. R169.4.2);
HálfdBr 560-61, 564-67 ch. 1, 3;
HálfdE II-IX, XXIV 1 (FAS III 521-32, 554);
HrólfG 38-43 ch. 24-27 (FAS III 128-35);
Þiðr H 167;
Bevers 212-66 ch. 4-36.

P271.6.

Foster-children return foster-father's love; avenge him, etc.

References:
RagnarL ch. 1 ff.;
HálfH III 3-5 (FAS II 27);
SörlaSt 448-49 ch. 24;
Þiðr II 143-44.

P271.7.

King's son named after his father's foster-father.

References:
Amb 2 ch. 1.

P272.

Foster-mother.

References:
cf. N812.2.
Vilm 142 ch. 1.

P272.1.

Witch foster-mother.

References:
cf. D2074.2.4.1;
H1233.4.5.
Heiðarvíga ch. 23;
Kjaln ch. 9;
Grett LXXVIII 1;
Bósa 6, 15-20, 100-04 ch. 2, 5, 9 (FAS III 195-96, 202-07);
GHrólf 285 ch. 17;
HálfdBr 570-85 ch. 6-13;
SturlSt 604-07 ch. 9;
Þorgr 23 ff. ch. 5;
Kóngab 46.

P272.2.

Foster-mother as helper.

References:
Kjaln ch. 3-18;
Flóam ch. 19;
VilhSj ch. 20, 22-23;
Álafl X 1 - XI 1;
FlóresS XXI 11, 16-21;
SamsF ch. 13.

P272.3.

Former mistress as son's foster-mother.

References:
Bósa 6 ch. 2 (FAS III 195-96).

P273.

Foster-brother.

References:
Bósi and Herrauðr
 Bósa 14 ch. 5 (FAS III 201);
Starkaðr and Víkarr:
 Gautr 13 ch. 3 (FAS III 16);
Friðþjófr, Björn, and Ásmundr:
 Friðþj I 10 (FAS II 65, 488);
Hermann and Jarlmann:
 JarlmH 1-3 ch. 1-3;
KáraK 25 ch. 10-11;
cf. Herrm 80, 100.

P273.1.

Faithful foster-brother.

References:
cf. G551.4.1;
K1371.1.2.
Oddr and Ásmundr:
 ÖOdd 6-7 (ch. I 12-14; FAS II 164, 505);
Hrólfr and Ásmundr:
 HrólfG 76 ch. 45 (FAS III 187);
Bósi and Herrauðr:
 Bósa 7 ch. 2 (FAS III 196);
Þorsteinn and Beli:
 ÞorstVík 427-29, 454 ch. 16, 24;
Illugi and Sigurðr:
 IllGr 649 ch. 2;
Hjálmter and Ölver:
 HjÖlv 454-55 ch. 1-2;
Sigrgarðr, Högni, and Sigmundr:
 SigrgFr ch. 1;
Kóngab 29;
Þiðr II 225, 228;
HringH 39 ch. 17;
KáraK 28-29 ch. 12.

P273.1.1.

Foster-brothers avenge each other.

References:
cf. P251.3.1;
P312.2.
GullÞ ch. 2;
ÞórðarH 29 ch. 10;
ÖOdd 126, 129, 132 (FAS II 240, 245, 250);
ÞorstVík 410, 422 ch. 11, 15;
Þiðr II 225, 244-45;
Stark 41 ch. 12.

P273.1.2.

King's son begs pardon for treacherous foster-brother.

References:
cf. P273.2.2.
HringT 5-6.

P273.1.3.

Foster-brother as constant adviser.

References:
Friðþj I 10 (FAS II 65, 488);
cf. Heinzel 126: steady motif.

P273.2.

Faithless foster-brother.

References:
cf. K1766.1;
K1931.1.1;
K1952.5.
Msk 190-92/
cf. Olsen 1953 1-22.

P273.2.2.

Earl's son seduces foster-brother's sister and betrays himself.

References:
cf. P273.1.2.
Konr 43-48 ch. 1-2;
HringT 5-6.

P273.2.3.

King's son falsely accuses foster-brother of attempt to seduce his sister.

References:
FlóresS XXI 12 ff./
cf. Lagerholm 161-631, introd. lxxviii.

P273.2.4.

Magic writing makes foster-brothers enemies.

References:
cf. D1266.1.

P273.3.

Unable to hit man himself, enemy kills his foster-brother.

References:
ÖOdd 127 (FAS II 243).

P274.

Foster-sister.

P274.1.

Love between foster-sister and foster-brother.

References:
GunnlO ch. 5 ff.;
Friðþj I-II (FAS II 64-66, 488-89);
ÁsmK 85 ch. 5 (FAS II 470-71);
Vígl 57 ch. 6;
FlóresS XX 3-5;
HringT 9-12;
Nitida ch. 1 ff.;
Saxo lib. I c. IV 1, lib. III c. II 2/
cf. Herrm. 80.

P280.

Steprelatives.

P281.

Stepfather. cf. 832.

P281.1.

Stepfather as foster-father.

References:
cf. P271.4.
HálfH IX 2 (FAS II 35).

P282.

Stepmother.

References:
cf. S31.
RagnarL ch. 10 (9) (FAS I 264);
HaraldHr 268;
Saxo lib. V c. III 34.

P282.1.

Realm ruled by stepnmother, while king is absent.

References:
HrólfKr 49 ch. 18.

P282.2.

Stepmother mourns her stepson's death, not her own son's.

References:
RagnarL ch. 10 (9).

P282.3.

Stepmother in love with stepson.

References:
cf. T418.

P282.3.1.

Love of stepmother who has killed her husband refused.

References:
HjÖlv 515 ch. 27.

P284.

Stepsister.

References:
seven witch stepsisters:
 IllGr 656 ch. 5.

P290.

Other relatives.

P291.

Grandfather.

P291.1.

Grandfather as foster-father.

References:
ÁsmK 83 ch. 2 (FAS II 467).

P292.

Grandmother.

P292.1.

Grandmother as foster-mother.

References:
HálfdB 15 ch. 10.

P293.

Uncle.

References:
cf. N738.

P293.1.

Mother's brother as foster-father.

References:
cf. P271.4.
Uppl 456 ch. 1 (FAS II 103-04; SRD II 267);
ÁsmFl I 167;
Ector ch. 7.

P293.2.

Mother's brother as helper.

References:
AtlaÓ 13-14 ch. 10;
Kóngab 18-20.

P293.3.

Hero killed in fighting with father's brother.

References:
Styrbjörn hinn sterki and Eirekr hinn sigrsæli:
 Herv 159 (FAS I 511 n.).

P293.4.

Young prince sent to his father's mother's brother (king in Sweden).

References:
Yngv 6.

P293.5.

Father's brother avenged.

References:
ÁnB 361 ch. 7.

P300-399.

Other social relationships.

P310.

Friendship.

References:
cf. F1041.21.4;
H1558;
K1371.1.2;
M168.1;
N455.8;
R169.5.
Heinzel 36.

P310.

Friends want to divide good and evil.

References:
cf. H1558.

P310.2.

Friends avenge each other.

References:
cf. M161.2;
P251.3.1;
P312.2.
ÖOdd 70-71 (ch. XXI 3-5; FAS II 197, 528);
GHrólf 307-08 ch. 25;
Þiðr II 321-22.

P310.3.

Dying hero sends greetings to friends.

References:
(y.) ÖOdd 104-05 (FAS II 219-21).

P310.4.

Friends want their children to be friends too.

References:
Laxd ch. 7;
Friðþj I 8-9;
ÞorstVík 408 ch. 10;
HrólfG ch. 3 (FAS III 63-65);
Þiðr II 358.

P310.4.2.

Friends' children became enemies.

References:
Friðþj I 8-9;
ÞorstVík 408 ch. 10.

P310.5.

Defeated enemy turns true friend.

References:
cf. P311.1.
Álafl XIV-XVI;
HringH 11-13 ch. 5;
Sigþ ch. 39;
Amb 182-86 ch. 39-40 (38-39 in Reykj. ed.);
cf. friends after unsettled combat:
 VilhSj 72-73 ch. 29.

P310.6.

One friend dies shortly after the other.

References:
cf. H1558.3;
P234.2;
T86.2.
Bisk II 163;
Gering I 16;
on the same time:
 Saxo lib. XI c.IX 1-4;
cf. king kills self hearing of friend's death:
 Saxo lib. I c. VIII 27/
 Herrm 96.

P311.

Sworn brethren.

References:
Eg XXV 25;
Flóam ch. 2;
GullÞ ch. 2;
Völs ch. 28 (26);
HálfdE XXI 2 (FAS III 551);
(y.) ÖOdd 125-28 (FAS II 240-44);
ÞorstVík 395 ch. 5;
SturlSt 594, 606 ch. 1, 9;
IllGr 660 ch. 6;
Álafl XVI 5-21;
Þiðr I 143-44, II 39-41;
VilhSj 94 ch. 40;
Sigþ 164 ch. 23;
ViktorBl ch. 3;
SaulusN ch. 11;
Kóngab 35;
Þorgr 10, 24, 34 ch. 2, 4, 5;
Hell 8 ch. 5;
HéðinH 19 ch. 10.

P311.1.

Combatants become sworn brethren.

References:
cf. P310.5.
Vatnsd VII 20-22;
Sörla 277-79 (FAS I 397, 399 ch. 4, 6);
HrólfG 20 ch. 10 (FAS III 93-94);
ÖOdd 62-65 (ch. XVIII 7, FAS II 193-94, 525);
HjÖlv 455 ch. 2;
HálfdE XXI 2;
ÞorstVík 400-02, 440, 444-45 ch. 7, 20, 21;
SörlaSt 450 ch. 25-26;
SturlSt 615 ch. 13;
EgÁsm IV 12, VI 9-10, cf. introd. xxiv-xxix (FAS III 370, 375-76);
Þiðr I 43, 173, 192 (ff.), II 35;
Sigþ ch. 28, 39;
SigFót 1003-04;
Úlf 141, 180 ff.;
Villif 34 ch. 16;
Vilm 170 ch. 13;
HéðinH 6-7 ch. 3;
Þorgr 17 ch. 3;
Vald 72 ch. 2;
Kirial 6, 82, 99-100;
cf. RémK 5-9, 70-72 ch. 1-3, 16;
Mágus ch. 46;
Andr 38, 43;
Saxo lib. I c. VI 7, lib. VI c. II 10 =
Herrm 99 ff.

P312.

Blood-brotherhood. Friends take oath of brotherhood by means of mixing their blood.

References:
cf. M201.1.1;
S123.2.1.
Ls 9;
Brot af Sigurðarkviða 17 in BuggeE 240;
GíslaS VI 10-11;
ÞorstVík 445 ch. 21;
EgÁsm VI 9 (cf. P311.1);
IllGr 649 ch. 1;
Saxo lib. I c. VI 7;
cf. Herrm 100-01;
MC 140;
GrønbechVFO IV 128;
Vries 36;
Reuschel 73.

P312.2.

Sworn brethren and blood-brethren avenge each other.

References:
cf. P251.3.1;
P310.2.
OrmSt 525 (FMS III 213; FjÍsl 208);
ÞorstVík 445 ch. 21;
EgÁsm VI 9 (cf. P311.1);
IllGr 649 ch. 1;
Þorgr 17 ch. 3;
cf. Saxo lib. I c. VIII 27 (Herrm 100), lib. IV c. I 11;
Jómsv ch. 14 (16).

P312.3.

Surviving blood-brother to watch three nights in grave-mound.

References:
EgÁsm VI 10;
cf. Lagerholm xxiv-xxix.

P313.

Milk-brotherhood.

References:
Saxo lib. I c. IV 1, lib. II c. VI 8-11.

P315.

Friends offer to die for each other. Each falsely confesses crime so as to save the other. Neither guilty.

References:
cf. P310.6.
Gering I 166-67, 287-91.

P320.

Hospitality.

References:
cf. P411.4.
ÁsmK 90-91 ch. 6 (FAS II 475);
EgÁsm V 14 ff. (FAS III 373 ff.);
Vígl 74-75 ch. 16;
FlóresS IV 1-5.

P320.1.

Hospitality for a whole winter (by king or nobleman usual in old Scandinavia).

References:
cf. H1219.7;
P337.
OrmSt in Flb I 531 (FMS III 219, FjÍsl 219-20);
Tóka 135-37 (FMS V 299-302);
Sneglu in Flb III 416-17 (FMS VI 361, FjÍsl 281);
Finnb ch. 19;
HrólfKr 43-44 ch. 15 (FAS I 44);
GHrólf 262-65, 321 ch. 9, 29;
HálfdE VII-VIII (FAS III 528-31);
EgÁsm II 7-9 (FAS III 367);
Yngv 15-16, 17-18;
ÁsmS 11-12;
ÞjJón ch. 2;
Kóngab 22-23;
HéðinH 10 ch. 5;
Þorgr ch. 2;
Gibbon 33 ch. 7;
RémK 53 ch. 14.

P322.

Guest given refuge.

References:
cf. P411.

P322.2.

Guest in disguise or under false name (»Gestr«);

References:
cf. K1831.
RagnarL 171 ch. 19 (20);
Nornag 47-52 ch. 1-2 in Flb I 347-49 (FAS I 313-18);
SturlSt 634-35, 641 ch. 22, 25;
BárðSn 23-25 ch. 11-12;
NikL 25 ch. 9 ff.;
ÞjJón ch. 2 ff.

P324.

Host greets guest with gifts.

References:
Þiðr II 289-95.

P324.1.

Host treats guest with food and everything possible.

References:
cf. P324.

P325.

Host surrenders his wife to his guest.

References:
f. T281.

P325.1.

Guest begets son with his host's daughter.

References:
Fær ch. 10 ff.;
BárðSn 23-25 ch. 11-12.

P336.

Poor person makes great effort to entertain guests.

P336.2.

Wife scolds husband's hospitality, as he really has nothing to give.

References:
ÖOdd 138-39 (ch. XXXVI 4; FAS II 259, 540).

P336.3.

Poor peasant closes the eyes in order not to see guest eat: later suicide.

References:
Gautr 4 ch. 1-2 (FAS III 6-14).

P337.

King demands work, sport or entertainment from winter-guests (cf. P14.8; P320.1).

References:
GHrólf 272 ch. 14;
Gautr 39 ch. 9 (FAS III 43);
ÖOdd 143 (ch. XXXVII; FAS II 542);
Nornag 48-49 ch. 1 (Flb I 346 = FAS I 315):
Mágus 27-28 ch. 15.

P337.1.

Christian king makes baptism a condition for hospitality during the winter.

References:
BárðSn 36-37 ch. 17.

P360.

Master and servant.

P361.

Faithful servant.

References:
cf. K512;
M151.6;
R53.4;
R169.4;
R211.7;
T131.1.
Sigurd's, Eystein's and Óláf's saga in Jöfraskinna, ed. Hkr III 510-11;
Hemings þáttr ch. 23 in Hb 347-49;
HrólfKr 3-5, 84 ch. 1, 28 ff. (FAS I ch. 1, 42);
HrólfG 65 ch. 39 (FAS III 163);
HálfdE XI 7-8 (FAS III 534);
HálfdBr 564-67 ch. 3;
Hildebrand:
 Þiðr II 335/
 Reuschel 43;
Part 36.

P361.1.

Faithful servant dies for his master (king). Puts on his clothes so as to be slain in his place.

References:
Gering I 66.

P361.1.2.

Faithful servant wants to follow on dangerous quest, where he alone is killed.

References:
SturlSt 627-29 ch. 18.

P365.

Faithless servant.

References:
cf. K2251.
Gautr ch. 7;
Saxo lib. VI c. V 7, lib. VIII c. VI 3.

P400-499.

Trades and professions.

P410.

Laborers.

P411.

Peasant.

References:
cf. D24.2;
N854;
P336.3;
Q296.1;
R131.6.

P411.1.

Peasant refuses to sell possessions to king.

P411.1.1.

Peasant and his wife in hut near castle as contrast to king and queen.

References:
Njála LXXXVII 648 ch. 1;
Álafl I-III/
cf. Lagerholm lxi-vii.

P411.2.

Peasant is cutting wood in front of his house as guests arrive.

References:
Njála DCXXVII 33;
ÓláfTr ch. 175 in FMS II 84;
ÖOdd 128, 139 (ch. XXXVI 3; FAS II 258, 540);
KetilH 117 ch. 3;
ÞorstVík 445 ch. 22;
Bósa 22, 83 ch. 7, 6 (FAS III 208);
Gautr 3 ch. 1 (FAS III 5).

P411.3.

Wounded hero finds shelter and is cured in peasant's house.

References:
cf. R169.14.
Fóstbr ch. 23;
Njála LXXXVII 33 ff.;
ÓláfH ch. 216 in FMS V 87;
HaraldH ch. 1 in Hkr III 75;
Hemings þáttr ch. 23 in Hb 347;
HrólfKr 3-8, 75 ch. 1-2, 26 ff. (FAS I ch. 1, 46);
HálfH XIV 3-4 (FAS II 46);
HálfdE XIV 1-2 (FAS III 538-39);
HálfdBr 564-67 ch. 3;
ÁnB 340, 356 ch. 4, 7;
HrómGr 376 ch. 8;
Helga þáttr ok Úlfs in Flb III 458;
Villif 60 ch. 27;
FlóresS XX 16.

P411.4.

Hero stays overnight in peasant's house, to which he accidentally comes, and where he gets advice and direction.

References:
cf. H1232.4.
HrólfKr 64, 76 ch. 23, 26;
ÖOdd 140-41 (ch. XXXVI; FAS II 260-61, 541);
Bósa 21-25, 37-43, 50-53, 104-09 ch. 7, 11, 13, 10 (FAS III 208-10, 219-21, 225-26 and ÷);
Álafl XVII 7-15;
Amb 128-30, 176 ch. 24, 37 (36);
RémK 120-21 ch. 22;
cf. Olrik 1902 118.

P412.

Shepherd.

References:
cf. G152.

P412.2.

Swineherd.

References:
cf. L113.1.1.

P413.

Ferryman.

References:
cf. A672.1.

P415.

Collier.

P415.1.

Hero as collier.

References:
Þiðr 1 309.

P420.

Learned profession.

P421.

Judge.

References:
cf. A169.1;
J1170;
K1825.2.

P424.

Physician.

References:
cf. K1315.2;
K1825.1.

P426.

Clergy.

P426.1.

Parson (priest).

References:
Vries 119, 121.

P426.2.

Hermit.

References:
cf. L111.6; N843.

P427.

Druid (poet, learned man).

P427.7.

Poet.

References:
cf. A1464.1;
E377.1;
Q112.0.1.2.
GunnlO;
BjörnHít;
Hallfr;
HrafnþH in FMS VI 102-19 (FjÍsl 126-43);
Sighv in FMS IV, V (FjÍsl 223-77)/
cf. Lie 1946 66-74:
 »Sagnet om hvorledes Sigvat ble skald«;
ÞorlJ 207-15 (FjÍsl 383-99, FMS III 89-104);
Þormóðr Kolbrúnarskáld in ÓláfH ch. 208 ff. in Hkr II;
Friðþj;
ÁsmS 7-8, 9, 11, 13;
AtlaÓ;
SkáldH;
Skálda in Hb 445;
cf. LiestølUpph 149-50;
Koht 1931 159-60;
poet as hero:
 Heinzel 141;
cf. poet as king's marshall:
 Einars þáttr Skúlasonar in FMS VII 355 (Msk 442 ff.; FjÍsl 28).

P427.7.8.

Poet rewarded for poem.

References:
cf. K199.1;
M234.5;
Q112.0.1.2.
all with gold rings:
 Gull-Ásu-Þórðar þáttr in FMS VII 113 (FjÍsl 80);
 Sighv in FMS IV 90, 189, V 175 (FjÍsl 224, 229, 235, 241);
 ÞorlJ in FMS III 93 (FjÍsl 387; Flb I 210; Ísl. Fornsögur III (1883) 120);
Sneglu in FMS VI 375 (FjÍsl 299-300; Flb III 425-26; Msk 246)/
cf. K179;
Stúfs þáttr in ÍslF V 287 ff.

P427.7.10.

Rivaling poets.

References:
Sneglu in Flb III 417-18 =
HaraldH ch. 101 in FMS VI 360 ff., FjÍsl 283 ff.

P428.

Musician.

References:
Folkher leikmaðr:
 Þiðr II 321.

P428.1.

Harper.

References:
cf. K1817.3.

P430.

Financiers and merchants.

P431.

Merchant.

References:
cf. K1817.4.
Konungs skuggsjá 5-94.

P440.

Artisans.

P443.

Miller.

P443.0.1.

Water-miller.

References:
SamsF ch. 7 ff.

P447.

Smith.

References:
cf. F451.3.4.2;
F531.6.10.1;
G303.16.19.18;
K1816.12;
L113.6.
Varr:
 HrólfKr 15 ch. 3 (FAS I 14 ch. 4);
Nitida 4, 13 ch. 1, 3.

P447.6.

Rivaling smiths.

References:
ÁsmK 81-82 ch. 1 (FAS II 463-66);
Saxo lib. VI c. VI.

P447.7.

Goldsmith as lover.

References:
Saxo lib. VI c. VI =
Herrm 239.

P460.

Other trades and professions.

P461.

Soldier (especially a »landvarnar-maðr« with charge of the defence of the coast and the frontier against freebooters and foreign invasion).

References:
Nornag 49-50 ch. 2 (Flb I 347, FAS I 315-16);
Herv 148-49 (FAS I 497-99);
IllGr 649 ch. 2;
EgÁsm III 1-4 (FAS III 367-68);
HálfdBr 560 ch. 1;
ÖOdd 109 (ch. XXXII 1; FAS II 536);
Álafl VI 6, VII 1-5;
Þiðr I 69, 255, 360-66, II 60, 101, 110, 144;
Amb 10-12 ch. 3-4;
NikL 64 ch. 16;
cf. Fritzner II 413:
 »landvarnarmaðr«.

P475.

Robber.

References:
cf. L430;
Q111.3;
R212.2;
V29.1.
Saxo lib. VIII c. IX 2-3/
cf. Q417.

P475.1.

Twelve robbers.

References:
cf. Z71.8.
Skálda in Hb 454;
Þiðr I 145, 206;
Saxo lib. VI c. II 1-10.

P475.2.

Robbers defeated and killed.

References:
KetilH 113 ch. 1;
ÞorstVík 423-27 ch. 15 ;
Þiðr I 145-56;
HringH 3-9 ch. 1-3;
Vilm 145-152, 172-176 ch. 4-7, 15-16.

P500-599.

Government.

P510.

Law courts.

References:
cf. J1130.

P515.

Pardoning of criminal comes too late.

References:
Völs ch. 42 (40).

P533.

Feudal tribute.

P533.1.

Hostages.

References:
cf. M201.6.

P550.

Military affairs.

References:
cf. K2350;
K2369.

P551.

Army.

P551.0.1.

Band of professional warriors.

References:
cf. F610.3.

P552.

Battle formations.

P552.3.

Phalanx.

P552.3.1.

Roof of shields.

References:
cf. R5.2.

P552.3.2.

A wedge-shaped column in the form of a hog's snow.

References:
Sögubr ch. 8 =
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 16, lib. VII c. X 6, lib. VIII c. IV 3, 8;
Konungs skuggsjá 153;
cf. Herrm 103, 524 ff.;
Fritzner I 714:
 »harnall«;
Fritzner III 624:
 »svínfylkja«;
Harbitz 1939 139-55.

P552.4.

War-machines.

References:
Þiðr II 168;
Saxo lib. IX c. V 5 =
Herrm 643;
cf. Konungs skuggsjá 158-63;
Falk 1915 192.

P553.

Weapons.

References:
cf. D1080;
F830.

P553.1.

Poisoned weapons.

References:
cf. F831.3;
F833.6.

P554.

Battle-cairn. Losses reckoned by number of stones remaining in pile after each survivor has removed one.

References:
cf. Saxo lib. V c. XI 5.

P555.

Defeat in battle.

P555.2.

Corpses of dead foes dismembered.

References:
IngaK ch. 12 in Hkr III 367.

P555.2.1.

Heads of fallen enemies piled up after battle.

P555.2.1.1.

»Publication of slaying«. Heads of slain enemies displayed.

References:
cf. H901.1;
Q421.1.
Grett ch. 83;
Fóstbr ch. 17-18;
HÞór ch. 15;
BjörnHít ch. 32;
Knytl ch. 119;
HaraldHárf ch. 22 in Hkr I 130 =
ÓláfTr ch. 95 in FMS I 194;
ÓláfTr ch. 49 in Hkr I 354-55;
HaraldH ch. 49 in Hkr III 145;
Sturl I 305, II 55;
Ys ch, 4;
Harð ch. 38;
Vígl 64 ch. 12;
ÖOdd 176 (FAS II 285);
SigrgFr 97-98 ch. 15;
Vilm 180-81 ch. 18;
HringH 33 ch. 14;
Þiðr II 202-06;
Bevers 211 ch. 3;
Breta in Hb 235;
Saxo lib. XV c. III 13, lib. IX c. IV 27;
cf. Schlauch# 83.

P556.

Challenge to battle.

References:
cf. H507.5.

P561.

Tournaments.

References:
cf. H331.2;
H1561.1;
R222.
GHrólf 246 ch. 3 ff.;
HjÖlv 454-55 ch. 2;
HálfdBr 582-83 ch. 11-12;
VilhSj 8 ch. 3-4;
Sögubr 8 ch. 2 (FAS I 369);
Þiðr I 184-86, 188-92, II 7-11;
Vald 71 ch. 2;
Ector ch. 9;
Kirial 16-19, 97-9;
RémK 5-9, 176-86, ch. 1-3, 32-34;
Part 12-16, 29-43;
Mágus# ch. 19 (ch. 48).

P600-699.

Customs.

P600.

Customs.

P611.

Women meet when bathing.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 50 (41);
cf. Saxo lib. VII c. I 2.

P634.

Feasts.

References:
cf. T135;
V70.

P644.

Hero unwilling to answer questions before he is dressed.

References:
Þiðr I 141.

P672.

Pulling a man's beard as an insult.

P672.2.

Cutting of a man's (woman's) hair as an insult.

References:
ÁnB 341 ch. 4/
cf. Q475.

P674.

Old person commits suicide when strength fails.

References:
cf. P16.3.2.
cf. Starcatherus:
 Saxo lib. VIII c. VIII/
 Herrm 557 ff.

P681.

Mourning custom.

References:
cf. V60.

P683.

Ships carried by land.

References:
HaraldH ch. 72 in Hkr III 179;
Sverr ch. 171 in FMS VIII 426;
Yngv 15-17, 22;
Saxo lib. IX c. IV 20-21.

Q.

Rewards and punishments.

Q10-99.

Deeds rewarded.

Q40.

Kindness rewarded.

Q41.

Politeness rewarded.

References:
Þiðr II 49-50.

Q42.

Generosity rewarded.

Q42.1.

Spendthrift knight.

References:
cf. Þiðr I 239-49.

Q42.4.

Man frees slave.

References:
cf. P178.

Q42.4.1.

Slave freed as reward for killing enemy's two slaves, and given as much land as he can cultivate in three days.

References:
Ldb ch. 125 =
BárðSn 13 ch. 6.

Q43.

Reward for giving counsel.

References:
cf. Q111.5;
Q113.1.

Q45.

Hospitality rewarded.

References:
cf. P320.

Q45.4.

Revenge given up as reward for hospitality.

References:
Vígl 74-75, 83-34 ch. 16, 20;
Þiðr II 203-05.

Q45.5.

Hospitality repaid by attack on devastating enemy.

References:
EgÁsm III 4.

Q45.6.

Hospitality repaid by magic procuring of provisions.

References:
cf. D2105.
Bisk I 59l-95, 600-02, II 133, 145.

Q53.

Reward for rescue.

References:
cf. D817;
T68.1.
HrólfG 73-75 ch. 44 (FAS III 184-55);
HálfdE XVI-XXI (FAS III 541-52);
HringH 5-6 ch. 2/
cf. D855;
Sigþ, 215-17 ch. 39;
Amb 172-74 ch. 36 (35).

Q53.2.

Magic shirt and information about sought robbers as reward for rescue of poor fisherman.

References:
HringH 5-6 ch. 2.

Q53.2.1.

Plenty of fishes, whales, as reward for rescue.

References:
GrímL 152 ch. 2.

Q53.3.

Maiden queen offers her hand as reward for rescuing her town.

References:
Bevers 249 ch. 26.

Q54.

Uprightness rewarded.

References:
cf. Q151.7.

Q80.

Rewards for other causes.

Q82.

Reward for fearlessness.

References:
Þiðr II 340-41.

Q88.

Reward for asking proper questions.

References:
cf. FlóresS 170-71 ch. 23.

Q91.

Reward for cleverness.

Q91.3.

King rewards poem.

References:
cf. M234.5;
P427.7.8.

Q91.4.

Answer rewarded with gold ring: message rewarded with purse with silver.

References:
HringH 47, 48 ch. 19, 20.

Q100-199.

Nature of rewards.

Q100.

Material rewards.

References:
cf. D855.

Q111.

Riches as reward.

References:
cf. Q91.4.

Q111.3.

Riches as reward for help against robbers.

References:
HálfdE XVI 15 (FAS III 544).

Q111.4.

Gold ring as reward.

References:
cf. P427.7.8;
Q91.4.

Q111.5.

Giant gives gold, silver, and weapon as reward for good advice.

References:
cf. D812.11.
ÖOdd 124-25.

Q112.

Half of kingdom as reward.

Q112.0.1.

Kingdom as reward.

Q112.0.1.2.

Kingdom as reward for poem.

References:
cf. P427.7.8.
Saxo lib. VI c. I =
Herrm 398.

Q112.0.1.3.

Kingdom as reward for finding abducted princess.

References:
cf. R10.
Sigþ 220-29 ch. 40-44.

Q112.0.3.

Two thirds of kingdom as reward for finding abducted princesses.

References:
EgÁsm II 5 (FAS III 367).

Q112.0.4.

One third of kingdom and the king's daughter as reward for getting victory-stone during the night.

References:
Þiðr I 106 ff.

Q113.

Knighthood as reward.

Q113.1.

Appointment to earldom as reward for good advice.

References:
HálfH I 4 (FAS II 25);
Gautr 49 ch. 11 (FAS III 53);
DrJón 21.

Q113.2.

Appointment as page, »skutil-sveinn«, as reward.

References:
for gift:
 Auðunar þáttr vestfirzka in Flb III 413 (FMS VI 304; FjÍsl 8);
for politeness:
 Þiðr II 49.

Q114.

Gifts as reward.

References:
cf. Q111.5.

Q114.1.

Precious knife and belt as gift on unknown helper's spearshaft outside his tent.

References:
GHrólf 346-47 ch. 34.

Q114.2.

Gifts as reward for gifts.

References:
Gautr 37 ff., 62 ff. ch. 9-11, 3 (FAS III 39 ff.);
HálfH VII 6 (FAS II 33);
Auðunar þáttr in HaraldH in Flb III 410-15 (ch. 72 in FMS VI 297 ff.; FjÍsl 1 ff.).

Q114.3.

Sword as reward.

References:
Álafl XVI 22;
ÖOdd 124 (FAS II 238).

Q116.

Favorable decree as reward.

References:
Amb 4-12 ch. 2.

Q121.

Freedom as reward.

Q121.1.

Slaves freed as reward.

References:
cf. P178;
Q42.4.
Gautr 4 ch. 1 (FAS III 6).

Q140.

Miraculous or magic rewards.

References:
cf. D810;
Q45.6;
Q53.2.

Q145.

Miraculously long life as reward.

References:
cf. D1855;
F571.

Q145.1.

Miraculously long life as reward for hospitality.

Q145.1.1.

Health as reward for drink.

References:
Grm 3.

Q147.

Supernatural manifestations at death of pious person.

References:
cf. F960. 2.

Q150.

Immunity from disaster as reward.

Q151.

Life spared as reward. cf. M168.1.

Q151.6.

Life spared as reward for hospitality.

References:
cf. Q45.4.

Q151.7.

Life spared as reward for uprightness.

References:
SigFót 1004.

Q153.

Nature benign and fruitful during reign of good king.

References:
cf. D2157.2;
Q552.3.
OddÓláfTr ch. 63 (51);
ÓláfH ch. 97 in Hkr II 200 =
Skj I 253;
Orkn ch. 13.

Q170.

Religious rewards.

Q172.

Reward: admission to heaven.

Q172.0.2.

Rewards in heaven.

References:
cf. V511.1.
Sól 69-74.

Q100-399.

Deeds punished.

Q210.

Crimes punished.

Q211.

Murder punished.

References:
cf. Q416.0.2;
Q469.6;
Q469.12.

Q211.4.

Murder of children punished.

References:
cf. Q418.2.

Q211.4.1.

Queen expelled for poisoning stepson.

References:
Völs ch. 10/
cf. BuggeE 202-03.

Q211.6.

Killing an animal revenged.

References:
cf. N361.

Q211.9.

Fratricide punished.

References:
cf. father threatens to hang son who killed his brother by accident:
 Herv 36.

Q211.13.

Slave killed who killed enemy at owner's order.

References:
Ldb ch. 92;
Saxo lib X c. XIV 6.

Q212.

Theft punished.

References:
cf. Q413.1;
Q451.0.1;
Q451.1.1.

Q220.

Impiety punished.

References:
cf. Q551.

Q221.

Personal offences against gods punished.

References:
cf. Ström 1952 9 ff.

Q222.

Punishment for desecration of holy places (images, etc.).

References:
cf. Q431.13.
Ström 1952 9 ff./
Ström 1942 78.

Q222.5.

Punishment for desecrating church.

Q222.5.2.

Magic storm as punishment for desecrating of temple.

References:
cf. D905;
D2141.
Friðþj VI 11 st. 12 (FAS II 77, 493)/
cf. Falk 1890 98-99.

Q222.6.

Punishment for desecrating of holy temple utensil.

References:
cf. unworthy bearers of holy king's standard killed:
 Sverr ch. 11 in Flb II 541, ch. 5 in FMS VIII 38.

Q223.

Punishment for neglect of services to gods (God).

Q223.9.

Neglect to fast punished.

Q223.9.2.

Musician flogged for eating a kid on Friday (day of fast).

References:
Einars þáttr Skúlasonar in FMS VII 355-56 (Msk 446-47; FjÍsl 29).

Q227.

Punishment for opposition to holy person.

References:
Bisk I 170, 242-43.

Q240.

Sexual sins punished.

References:
cf. Q431.5;
Q451.5.1.1.

Q241.

Adultery punished.

References:
cf. Q413.2;
Q451.4.8;
Q458.0.1;
Q473.0.2.
Þiðr I 296-300/
cf. Q451.4;
Gering I 124, 153;
Schlauch 83, 84;
Neckel 1932 281 ff.

Q243.

Incontinence punished- miscellaneous.

Q243.2.

Seduction punished.

Q243.2.1.

Attempted seduction punished.

References:
Bisk II 227-28.

Q244.

Punishment for ravisher.

References:
cf. Q467.4.

Q260.

Deceptions punished.

Q261.

Treachery punished.

References:
cf. Q413.8;
Q414.0.5;
Q416.0.3;
Q411.2;
Q451.0.1;
Q469.7.1.
Atlam 4.

Q263.

Lying (perjury) punished.

References:
cf. Q558.2.
Sigrdr 23/
Reg 4 =
MC 319.

Q270.

Misdeeds concerning property punished.

Q272.

Avarice punished.

References:
Aðils:
 HrólfKr ch. 30;
Attila's death:
 Þiðr II 369-74;
Absalon:
 Gering 70/
 cf. Q558.16.

Q280.

Unkindness punished.

Q283.

Irreverent young people punished by outraged old man.

References:
Þiðr II 338-41.

Q296.

Injustice punished.

Q296.1.

Sack of flour pushed down on peasant who accuses his wife of having stolen it.

References:
cf. Q411.13.1.
BárðSn 18 ch. 9.

Q297.

Slander punished.

References:
cf. Q451.3.

Q330.

Overweening punished.

Q331.

Pride punished.

References:
cf. L400.
Suppl. to ÓláfH in FMS V 181.

Q340.

Meddling punished.

References:
cf. P25.

Q341.

Curiosity punished.

References:
cf. H1219.8.
GHrólf 318 ch. 28/
cf. Q551.6.

Q400-599.

Kinds of punishment.

Q410.

Capital punishment.

Q411.

Death as punishment.

Q411.2.

Undesired suitor hiding under girl's bed is killed.

Q411.2.1.

Undesired suitor killed asleep in his tent.

References:
cf. K959.3;
R111.1.9.
Vilm 148 ch. 5.

Q411.6.

Death as punishment for murder.

References:
HálfdE VIII-IX (FAS III 528-32);
Þiðr II 369-74.

Q411.7.

Death as punishment for ravisher.

References:
Þáttr af Sigurði konungi slefu in Flb I 19-21 (FMS III 83-88);
Þiðr II 158-77.

Q411.10.

Death as punishment for impudence.

References:
cf. L430;
Q283.

Q411.10.1.

Man killed because of scornful singing.

References:
HallþSn in ÓláfTr in Flb I 507 (FMS III 154);
JökulsBárð in ÓláfH in FMS V 29 (FjÍsl 186-87);
cf. ÓláfH ch. 172 in Hkr II 397.

Q411.11.

Death as punishment for desecration of holy places (images, etc.).

References:
cf. Q222.

Q411.13.

Death as punishment for thievery.

Q411.13.1.

Charge of theft avenged by assault.

References:
HrómH 411-14 (FMS III 145-51; FjÍsl 166-72).

Q411.15.

Death as punishment for dropping on emperor's coat (escape).

References:
Flov 125, 168-70.

Q412.

Punishment: millstone dropped on guilty person.

References:
cf. Skáldsk ch. 5 (57);
Saxo lib. VIII c. IX 2-3 =
Herrm 568 n. 2.

Q413.

Punishment: hanging.

References:
cf. P175.1;
Q414.5;
S113.1.
The most common punishment in the Sagas.

Q413.0.1.

Threat of hanging.

References:
cf. Q413.5.1.
Atlam 33/
Hamð 21 =
Völs ch. 37 (35), 42 (40);
ÓláfH ch. 172 in Hkr II 397;
ÓláfTr ch. 173 Flb I 337 (FMS II 72);
Herv 36, 51, 127;
ÁnB 339 ch. 4;
HrómGr 379 ch. 9;
GHrólf 297 ch. 22;
HjÖlv 490,496 ch. 14;
SörlaSt 439 ch. 17;
Bósa 13, 97, 117 ch. 4, 8, 13;
Þiðr I 111, 161, 167, 177, 205, 291, II 99, 172;
Bevers 227 ch. 14;
Amb 18, 68 ch. 4, 12;
HaraldHr 268;
Úlf 190;
Andr# 2, * etc.

Q413.1.

Hanging as punishment for theft (plundering).

References:
Knytl ch. 40;
Sturl I 235;
Bisk I 224;
GHrólf 300, 301 ch. 23;
Bósa 13, 97 ch. 4, 8 (FAS III 200);
Þiðr I 111;
VilhSj 20 ch. 9;
Flov 147-48, 151, 159, 194 ch. 19, 21, 23, 14;
Bevers 226 ch. 14;
Gering I 236;
Saxo lib. V c. XII =
Herrm 471.

Q413.2.

Hanging as punishment for adultery.

References:
Hamð 17/
cf. Völs ch. 42 (40);
Þiðr I 296;
Neckel 1932 283.

Q413.4.

Hanging as punishment for murder.

References:
cf. Q211.

Q413.5.

Hanging as Punishment for impudence.

References:
SörlaSt 439 ch. 17;
HjÖlv 490 ch. 14;
IllGr 659 ch. 6;
Þiðr I 161, 167, 205, II 95.

Q413.5.1.

Impudent suitor or his messenger hanged or threatened with hanging.

References:
SturlSt 639 ch. 23;
Þiðr II 166-67, 168;
SigrgV 131 ch. 6;
FlóresS XXVII 7;
Amb 68 ch. 12;
Vígk 19 ch. 5.

Q413.7.

Hanging as punishment for silence about hidden treasure.

References:
MagnúsBl ch 8 in Hkr III 328.

Q413.8.

Hanging as punishment for treachery.

References:
Skj I 404;
Magnúsdrápa;
OddÓláfTr ch. 21 (15);
ÓláfH ch. 93 and 119 in Hkr II;
MagnúsErl ch. 18, 20 in Hkr III;
ÓláfTr ch. 173 in FMS II 72 (Flb I 337);
GHrólf 297, 314 ch. 22, 27;
ÁnB 352 ch. 6;
HjÖlv 496 ch. 14;
Þiðr I 291, II 99.

Q414.

Punishment: burning alive.

References:
cf. K812;
S112.
HrólfKr 83 ch. 28 (FAS I ch. 41);
SturlSt 638 ch. 22;
Úlf 140 (threat);
Íven XII 19;
Flov 159 ch. 23.

Q414.0.5.

Burning as punishment for traitor.

References:
Herv in FAS I 460 (as suggestion);
ÞjJón 27 (18), 60 (42) ch. 11, 26.

Q414.0.10.

Burning for witchcraft.

References:
cf. G275.3.
Atlam 87 =
Völs ch. 40 (38) (only suggestion);
OddÓláfTr ch. 58 (46) =
ÓláfTr ch. 4 in FMS I 10, ch. 62 in Hkr I 374-75;
HaraldHárf ch. 34 in FMS I 15O:
 »seiðmenn«/
 cf. ZDA XLVIII 177;
IllGr 657-58 ch. 5.

Q414.0.12.

Burning as punishment for murder.

References:
Vegt 11;
Herv in FAS I 461 (threat).

Q414.1.

Punishment: boiling in lead.

References:
Bevers 243 ch. 21.

Q414.5.

Punishment: king hung between two fires.

References:
Grm 1-2/
cf. Krappe 1933 136-45;
HálfH VIII 5-7 (FAS II 34), introd. 18;
ÞjJón 27 (18) 60 (42) ch. 11, 26.

Q415.

Punishment: being eaten by animals.

Q415.1.

Punishment: being eaten by dogs.

References:
cf. ÓláfTr ch. 206, 208 in FMS II 170, 173, by Odd ch. 57 (45).

Q415.2.

Mice devour hard-hearted man.

References:
cf. Knytl ch. 61.

Q415.3.

Punishment: man eaten by worms.

References:
cf. Q465.

Q415.4.

Punishment: being fed to lions (wild beasts).

References:
Saxo lib. VII c. II 5.

Q416.

Punishment: drawing asunder by horses.

References:
cf. S139.2.
Mágus 42 ch. 22 (ch. 56).

Q416.0.2.

Dismembering alive as punishment for murder.

References:
SigrgV ch. 22;
cf. enemy dismembered alive:
 HringH 15-16 ch. 6.

Q416.0.3.

Quartering by horses (bulls) as punishment for impostor.

References:
ÁsmVík 44 ch. 23;
Saxo lib. VIII c. X 6, 8.

Q416.1.

Punishment: trampling (kicking) to death by horses.

References:
Hamð 3;
Skáldsk ch. 51 (42);
Guðrúnarhvöt 16;
Völs ch. 42 (40) =
Saxo lib. VIII c. X 11 =
Herrm 575 n.;
Þiðr II 164;
Saussaye 135.

Q417.

Punishment: dropping and dashing to pieces.

Q417.2.

Traitor thrown into pit so that he sticks to the waist, and is then chased out of the country.

References:
Konr 81-82 ch. 10.

Q418.

Punishment by poisoning.

References:
cf. S111.

Q418.2.

Venomous snake put into the mouth as punishment for murder of newborn children.

References:
Hkr I 400-01;
SigrgV 186 ch. 22.

Q421.

Punishment: beheading.

References:
cf. S139.2.
Bisk I 674, 776;
Sturl I 288, 315, II 44;
Jómsv ch. 52 (36);
IngaK ch. 13 in FMS VII 227;
Þiðr I 27;
Bæring 122 ch. 33;
GunnarK 240-41.

Q421.1.

Heads on stakes.

References:
cf. H901.1;
P555.2.
VilhSj 37 ch. 18;
Kóngab 20;
Saxo lib. V c. I 13 =
Herrm 593, 594;
cf. Hákon's and Karkr's heads in the gallows:
 ÓláfTr ch. 50 in Hkr I 355 = ch. 104 in FMS I 218.

Q421.3.

Punishment: cutting throat.

References:
cf. S139.8.

Q422.

Punishment: stoning to death (usually because of witchcraft since witches and magicians are supposed to be invulnerable to weapons).

References:
cf. D2071.0.3.
Ldb ch. 306;
Eyrb XX 20;
GíslaS XIX 3;
Laxd XXXVII 35, XXXVIII 10;
Hamð 25/
Atlam 87 =
Völs ch. 40 (38);
GrímL 153 ch. 3;
ÞorstVík 399 ch. 6;
HálfdB 12-13 ch. 8;
JónL in ZDPh XXVI 17;
SkáldH 30 ch. 9;
Saxo lib. V c. III 23;
cf. suppl. to ÓláfH in FMS V 222.

Q423.

Punishment: breaking upon a wheel.

References:
Knytl# ch. 118.

Q430.

Abridgement of freedom as punishment.

Q431.

Punishment: banishment (exile).

References:
cf. P12.8.
Fóstbr ch. 23;
MagnúsS ch. 29 in Hkr III 307;
MagnúsBl ch. 16 in Hkr III 346;
Orkn ch. 92;
Sturl I 102, 289;
Bisk I 492, 502, 776;
HrólfG 52 ch. 31 (FAS III 151);
Þiðr II 173-79;
Villif 23 ch. 12;
cf. Dehmer 77 ff.:
 »útilegumannasögur«; * etc.

Q431.5.

Banishment for seduction.

Q431.5.1.

Banishment for attempted seduction.

References:
Herv in FAS I 458.

Q431.5.2.

Banishment for abduction of bride (girl).

References:
Njála LXXXVII 41;
Fær ch. 16;
Vilm 150-51 ch. 6-7.

Q431.5.4.

Banishment for wooing.

References:
ÞorstVík 384 ch. 1.

Q431.9.

Banishment for murder.

References:
Ldb ch. 261-62 (cf. Q431.13);
Njála LXXXVII 41;
EiríkR ch. 1-2;
Völs ch. 1;
Herv 36, 116 (FAS I 446);
Bósa 8, 80 ch. 3, 5 (FAS III 197);
GHrólf 252-53 ch. 6;
ÁnB 342 ch. 5;
ÞorstVík 408-00 ch. 10;
SigrgFr 43 ch. 1 ff.;
Vilm 151 ch. 7;
AtlaÓ 5 ch. 4;
VestfjGr 168.

Q431.10.

Banishment for assault on king's tax-collectors.

References:
Yngv 4.

Q431.13.

Banishment for desecration of holy places.

References:
Ldb ch. 38, 261-62:
 »vargr í véum«;
Flóam ch. 6;
ÓláfTr ch. 142 in FMS I 285;
Stefnis þáttr Þorgilssonar in Flb I 286-87 (FjÍsl 307-8);
Völs ch. 1;
Friðþj V 5, X 7 (FAS II 71, 89).

Q431.14.

Berserks (cf. F610.3) banished because of defeat.

References:
HrólfKr 39 ch. 14 (FAS I ch. 19).

Q433.

Punishment: imprisonment.

References:
cf. M372;
R41.
ÞorvV in FMS I 257-59;
Bósa 14, 98 ch. 5, 8 (FAS III 201);
Þiðr I 258-67;
SigFót 1005-06;
Amb 156 ch. 30 (29);
Kóngab 18-20.
* etc.

Q433.10.

Earl hunting in the king's forest imprisoned.

References:
Þiðr II 141-47.

Q433.11.

Undesired suitor's messengers imprisoned.

References:
Þiðr I 50, 52, II 73, 77.

Q433.13.

War prisoners shut up between stones.

References:
SturlSt 625 ch. 17.

Q434.

Punishment: fettering.

References:
cf. R111.2.3.

Q434.2.

War prisoners fettered.

References:
Völs ch. 39 (37);
Bósa 14, 98-99 ch. 5, 8;
GHrólf 270-71 ch. 13;
Þiðr I 258-60;
FlóresS XVIII 5-6, XIX-XXII;
Amb 30 ch. 7.
* etc.

Q434.2.1.

War prisoners fettered with chains on their feet, bowstrings on their hands.

References:
ÖOdd 108-09 (ch. XXXII 5; FAS II 224-25, 536);
ÞorstVík 399, 456-57 ch. 7, 25;
Sigþ 186 ch. 30.

Q434.2.2.

War prisoners fellered to conqueror's spearshaft.

References:
Þiðr II 17, 18, 19-20, 22, 23, 26, 27;
RémK 174 ch. 32.

Q434.2.3.

Hero fettered with stones on the feet.

References:
EgÁsm IX 9-10 (FAS III 383).

Q434.2.4.

Hero fettered to windlass breaks the fetters.

References:
EgÁsm VIII 5-9 (FAS III 379-80).

Q434.3.

Fettering to post or oak.

References:
Reykd ch. 21 (post);
ÁnB 328 ch. 2 (oak);
Sigurðr permits himself to be fettered to lindentree:
 Þiðr II 11-12/
 cf. DgF 7.

Q450.

Cruel punlshments.

Q451.

Mutilation as punishment.

References:
cf. S160.

Q451.0.1.

Hands and feet cut off as punishment.

References:
Skj I 240, 571;
for theft:
 Knytl ch. 73;
hands and feet broken as punishment for treachery:
 HrólfKr 24, 27 ch. 7, 9.

Q451.0.2.

Threat to cut off hand or foot.

References:
Yngv 12;
HringH 15-16, 18-20 ch. 6. 9.

Q451.0.3.

Strong girl breaks impudent suitor's right hand and left foot.

References:
BárðSn 14 ch. 7.

Q451.1.

Hands cut off as punishment.

Q451.1.1.

Hand cut off as punishment for theft.

References:
Flov 147-48, 151, 194 ch. 19, 21, 14.

Q451.2.

Laming as punishment.

References:
cf. S162.
GunnlO 105 ch. 13 (22 and XVII 4);
HrólfKr 26, 27 ch. 8, 9 (FAS I ch. 11, 12);
Harð ch. 13.

Q451.3.

Loss of speech as punishment.

References:
GHrólf 318 ch. 28/
cf. Q341;
lips sewed together as punishment for slander:
 Skáldsk ch. 44 (35).

Q451.4.

Tongue cut off as punishment.

References:
cf. S163.

Q451.4.8.

Tongue cut off as punishment for alleged adultery.

References:
Þiðr I 297.

Q451.5.

Nose cut off as punishment.

References:
cf. S172.

Q451.5.1.

Nose cut off as punishment for adultery.

Q451.5.1.1.

Mistress's nose cut off as punishment for faithlessness.

References:
HrólfKr 97 ch. 32 (FAS I ch. 49);
Saxo lib. II c. VII 1 =
Herrm 163 n. 2.

Q451.6.

Ears cut off as punishment.

References:
as punishment for witchcraft:
 Hávarð ch. 19;
cf. GullÞ ch. 17.

Q451.7.

Blinding as punishment.

References:
cf. D2062.2;
Q559.2;
S165.

Q451.7.0.1.

Loss of one eye as punishment.

References:
ÁnB 342 ch. 4;
SigrgV 186 ch. 22.

Q451.7.2.

Blinding as punishment for ravisher.

Q451.10.

Punishment: genitalia cut off. cf. S176.

Q456.

Burial alive as punishment.

References:
cf. Q465.
Völs ch. 8.

Q457.

Flaying alive as punishment.

References:
cf. S114.

Q458.

Flogging as punishment.

References:
cf. Q223.9.2;
S122.

Q458.0.1.

Flogging as punishment for adultery.

References:
cf. HrólfKr 58-59 ch. 22 (FAS I 60).

Q463.

Spiked-cask punishment.

References:
Sörla 280 (FAS I 401-02 ch. 7).

Q464.

Covering with honey and exposing to flies.

References:
cf. K649.10.
cf. Reykd ch. 21.

Q465.

Throwing into a pit as punishment.

Q465.1.

Throwing into pit of snakes as punishment.

References:
cf. S146.
Háttalykill ed. Skj I 489;
Sig III 59/
Oddr 28-29/
Akv 31/
Atlam 59/
Guðrúnarhvöt 17 in BuggeE 257, 280, 289, 301, 314 =
Völs ch. 39 (37)/
Skáldsk ch. 51 (42);
HaraldH in Msk 80;
Skjöld ch. 27 (28);
Krákumal st. 26-27 (FAS I 309-10, Skj I 655);
RagnarL ch. 15 (FAS I 281-82; Skj II 558);
Þiðr II 314;
Sigþ 187 ch. 30;
FlóresS XXI 13-23/
cf. introd. lxxviii;
Bevers 224-26 ch. 11-14;
Saxo lib. IX c. IV 38-39, lib. XI c. III/
cf. Herrm 651.

Q465.2.

Prisoners put into pit filled with corpses in order to starve.

References:
HrólfG 62 ch. 37 (FAS III 171 ch. 30).

Q466.

Embarkation in leaky vessel as punishment.

References:
cf. S141.

Q466.2.

Punishment: abandonment on cliff that is submerged at high tide.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 63 in Hkr I 377, ch. 198 in FMS II 142;
cf. Maurer 1855 301 n. 8.

Q467.

Punishment by drowning.

References:
cf. Q552.12.

Q467.1.

Casting into water in sack (barrel) as punishment.

Q467.3.

Punishment: drowning in swamp.

References:
HálfH VIII 9 89 (FAS II 35);
ÖOdd 174 (FAS II 283 ch. XLII 5).

Q467.4.

Man thrown into waterfall as punishment for alleged violating of princess.

References:
cf. Q244.
Bæring ch. 23-24.

Q469.

Other cruel punishments.

Q469.6.

Heart and liver of murderer torn out.

References:
Akv 21-24/
Atlam 59 ff./
Oddr 28,
Skáldsk ch. 51 (42)/
Háttalykill st. 3 in Skj I 487.

Q469.7.

Punishment: twisting entrails from body.

References:
cf. S139.1.

Q469.7.1.

Man fettered with the entrails of his own sons as punishment for treachery.

References:
Loki:
 Gylf ch. 36 (50) =
 MC 146.

Q470.

Humilating punishments.

References:
cf. S175.

Q472.

Branding as punishment.

References:
cf. S114.2.

Q473.

Punishment: disgraceful journey through streets.

Q473.0.2.

Corpse of adulteress drawn through streets.

References:
HrólfKr 58-59 ch. 22 (FAS I 60).

Q473.2.

Punishment: tying to horse's tail.

References:
Svarfd ch. 24.

Q475.

Tar and feathers as punishment.

References:
Skjöld ch. 11;
HrólfKr 19 ch. 6 (FAS I ch. 7);
ÁnB 342 ch. 4;
Sigþ 127 ch. 10;
Hávarð ch. 21;
ViktorBl 36 ch. 12.

Q478.

Frightful meal as punishment.

References:
cf. M340.
Akv 33 ff.;
Atlam 79 ff.;
Skáldsk ch. 51 (42);
Völs ch. 40 (38);
cf. Q491.5.

Q491.

Indignity to corpse as punishment.

References:
cf. Q421.1;
S139.2.
IngaK ch. 13 in FMS VII 227;
corpse in the gallows:
 HálfH VIII 7 (FAS II 34).

Q491.5.

Skull used as drinking cup.

References:
Atlam 82 =
Skáldsk ch. 51 (42)/
Völs ch. 40 (38);
Vkv 24, 25 =
Þiðr I 119/
MC 267.

Q500.

Tedious punishments.

Q501.

Unremitting torture as punishment.

Q501.3.

Punishment of Loki. A serpent above him continually drops venom in his face.

References:
Ls in BuggeE 123 =
Gylf ch. 36 (50);
Vries 332;
MC 105, 144 ff.

Q502.

Wandering as a punishment.

Q502.1.

The wandering Jew.

References:
cf. Schlauch 90.

Q502.2.

Punishment: wandering till iron shoes are worn out.

References:
cf. H1583.1.

Q520.

Penances.

Q520.6.

Warrior retires to a cloister which he later defends against robbers.

References:
cf. V476.
Þiðr II 375-84.

Q522.

Self-torture as penance.

References:
cf. S160.1.
ÓláfH ch. 190 in Hkr II 438, in FMS V 224 =
Saxo lib. X c. XVI 2;
IngaK ch. 32 in Hkr III 396.

Q550.

Miraculous punishments.

Q551.

Magic manifestatiom as punishments.

Q551.6.

Magic sickness as punishment.

References:
curious man stricken with insanity and loss of speech and later with death:
 GHrólf 318 ch. 28.

Q552.

Prodigy as punishment.

References:
OddÓláfTr ch. 40 (31);
HaraldH ch. 56 in Hkr III 152 Bisk II 116-18;
GHrólf 318 ch. 28.

Q552.2.

Sinking of earth as punishment.

References:
cf. Njála ch. 102/
Ström 1952 9.

Q552.3.

Failure of crops during reign of wicked king (earl).

References:
cf. Q153.
ÓláfH ch. 97 in Hkr II 200;
Orkn ch. I 3;
Knytl ch. 69 =
Saxo lib. XII c. I-II (Olavus Hunger)/
cf. Gering I 56.

Q552.12.

Punishment: shipwreck.

References:
cf. Flóam ch. 21-22;
ÓláfTr ch. 142 in FMS I 286 (= Skj I 169);
Ström 1952 9.

Q552.25.

Earthquake as punishment.

References:
cf. F960.2.5.2-3 *.

Q552.25.1.

Earthquake at dragon's death.

References:
cf. F960.2.5.3.

Q552.25.2.

Earthquake at witch's death.

References:
cf. F960.2.5.2.

Q553.

Divine favor withdrawn as punishment.

References:
cf. misfortunes after conversion to Christianity:
 Flóam ch. 20-22.

Q556.

Curse as punishment.

References:
HHu II 31-33;
GíslaS ch. 18;
Ys ch. 13;
RagnarL 128 ch. 6 (5) (FAS I 249).

Q558.

Mysterious death as punishment.

References:
cf. Q551.6.

Q558.2.

Perjurer stricken dead.

References:
Gering I 119.

Q558.16.

Mysterious death as punishment for false judging.

References:
cf. Gering 70 ff. no. XIX:
 »Af ágirnd Absalons erkibiskups ok af einum bónda« /
 FMS XI 44-1.

Q559.

Other miraculous punishments.

Q559.2.

Punishment: man stricken blind.

References:
cf. Q451.7;
S165.
Njála ch. 106;
OddÓláfTr ch. 44 (33);
HaraldH ch. 56 in Hkr III 152;
MagnúsB ch. 21 in Hkr III 259;
BárðSn 45 ch. 21.

Q560.

Punishments in hell.

References:
cf. V511.2.
Vsp 39 in BuggeE 7/
Sól 57-68 in BuggeE 366/
MC 319;
OddÓláfTr ch. 13 (9);
ÞorstSkelk 416-17 (FMS III 202);
Bisk I 451-54, II 9-11.

Q570.

Punishment and remission.

Q573.

Magic paralysis as punishment remitted.

Q573.2.

Magic paralysis as punishment for scorning of bishop remitted.

References:
Bisk I 357.

R.

Captives and fugitives.

R0-99.

Captivity.

R0.

Captivity.

R5.

Capture on field of battle.

References:
cf. Q434.2.
Herv 51, 127;
Nornag 63-64 ch. 5 (FAS I 328);
Þiðr I 258, II 314;
Amb 154-56 ch. 30 (29);
FlóresS XVI 1-2, XVIII 5-6.

R5.2.

Hero captured by being pressed between shields from all sides: »at honum váru bornir skildir«.

References:
Herv in FAS I 461;
RagnarL 157-59 ch. 15 (FAS I 281-82);
HrólfG 62 ch. 36 (FAS III 170 ch. 30);
(y.) Bósa 98 ch. 8;
ÞorstVík 456 ch. 25;
Sigþ 186, 250 ch. 30, 53;
VilhSj 82 ch. 33;
SigFót 1004;
FlóresS XVlI 1-2.

R10.

Abduction.

References:
cf. F320;
F460.4.4.2.

R10.1.

Princess (maiden) abducted.

References:
cf. K235.5.1;
K788;
K1371;
N425;
N771.2.
HHj 172;
Eg ch. 32;
HálfdS ch. 5 in Hkr I 91;
HaraldHárf ch. 32 in Hkr I 147;
Fær ch. 15;
Sörla 279-82 (FAS I 400-05 ch. 7-8);
RagnarS 467 ch. 5 (FAS I 359-60);
Herv 1-2 (and 90), 4 (and 93), 44, 47, 124 (FAS I 412-13, 415, 455);
Bósa 25-63, 107-37 ch. 8-16, 10-17 (FAS III 210-34);
HverN in Flb I 22 (FAS II 4);
FundNo in Flb I 220 (FAS II 20);
ÁsmK 83-84 ch. 3 (FAS II 468);
SturlSt 634-38 ch. 22;
ÞorstVík 384, 397 ch. 1, 6;
Stark 4-5, 6 ch. 1, 2;
Þiðr II 82-83;
BárðSn 1, 31 ch. 1, 15;
Íven XI 3;
FlóresS IV ff.;
SamsF ch. 4-5;
NikL 41-43 ch. 11;
Bevers 246-48 ch. 24-26;
ÁsmS 11-14;
Saxo lib. VIII c. XI 1-2;
Schlauch 104;
Krause# 157-59.

R10.3.

Children abducted.

References:
RagnarS 467 ch. 5 (FAS I 359).

R10.4.

Hero abducted by witch who loves him.

References:
cf. F131.1; T91.1.
HelgaÞ 359-62 (FMS III 135 ff.);
KáraK 64 ch. 31.

R10.4.1.

Abduction of bridegroom and killing of his bride planned as giantess's revenge.

References:
EgÁsm 7-12 (FAS III 390-91).

R11.

Abduction by monster (ogre).

References:
Schlauch 106.

R11.1.

Princess (maiden) abducted by monster (ogre, giant).

References:
Gautr 12-13 ch. 3 (FAS III 15-16);
EgÁsm I 4-11 6 (FAS III 365-67);
VilhSj 118 ch. 55;
Sigþ 220-28 ch. 40-42;
Þorgr 22-31 ch. 5;
galdrakonungr:
 Kóngab 8, 47-48 ff.;
Bevers ch. 24-28;
Íven X 62 ff.;
Ector ch. 10;
KáraK 3, 39 ch. 1, 18;
Huld no. 4;
Saxo lib. I c. IV 1, lib. VII c. IV 3;
Schlauch 145, 155.

R11.3.

Abduction by giant.

References:
ch. 5-6 *.
Álafl XVI 5 11.;
Schlauch 104.

R11.3.

Abduction by animal.

References:
cf. B11.6.8;
B635.1.

R17.

Abduction by whirlwind.

References:
in »býsnaveðr«:
 HelgaÞ 360.

R18.

Abduction by rejected sailor.

References:
HjÖlv 505-08 ch. 19-20;
Yngv 1-3;
Vígl 55 ch. 5;
ÁsmS 11-14;
Þiðr I 65-70, II 78-83, 96-104;
SigFót 1002;
VilhSj 76-83, ch. 31-33 ff.;
FlóresS 127-33 ch. IV-VI (cf. introd. lxxiii: from Trójumannasaga);
HringH 12 ch. 5;
SaulusN 28-39 ch. 14-16;
ViktorBl 38, ch. 12;
Nitida 16, ch. 3;
Úlf 199-209;
NikL 45-47 ch. 13.

R25.

Abduction through underground passage.

R25.1.

Princess abducted through underground passage.

References:
cf. K1523.
NikL 41-43 ch. 11.

R31.

Light extinguished and woman stolen.

References:
cf. K1371.
ÞorstVík 457 ch. 25;
SigFót 1004;
Vígl 55 ch. 5.

R35.

Abducted princess gives birth to child.

References:
Herv 124 (FAS I 455);
Gautr 12-13 ch. 3 (FAS III 15-16);
ÁsmS 13-14;
FlóresS V-VI;
NikL 45-47 ch. 13.

R40.

Places of captívity.

References:
cf. T50.1.

R41.

Captivity in tower (castle, prison).

References:
cf. Q433.

R41.3.

Captivity in dungean.

R41.3.1.

Prison filled with snakes.

References:
cf. Q465;
R211.7.

R41.4.

Groom as prisoner in his and giantess's bridal chamber.

References:
JarlmH 41 ch. 23/
cf. G519.1.3.

R41.5.

Abducted princess fettered in hall with 100 doors. Bridal bed for her and giant in the midst.

References:
cf. R111.2.3.
Bósa 42-43 ch. 11 (FAS III 220).

R45.

Captivity in mound (cove, hollow hill).

References:
cf. F771.3.5;
R53.1.
Þiðr II 372-74;
Mágus 19-24 ch. 10-12.

R50.

Conditions of captivity.

R51.

Mistreatment of prisoners.

R51.1.

Prisoners starved.

References:
cf. Q465.2.

R53.

Captivity as refuge for the captive.

R53.1.

Woman hidden in underground chamber, hill, or mud cabin.

References:
cf. S121.5;
T50.1;
T381.
HrólfKr 47 ch. 17 (FAS I ch. 24);
HálfdBr 565 ch. 3;
ÖOdd 72 ff. (ch. XXII; FAS II 198, 528);
GHrólf 348-49 ch. 34;
ÞjJón 22 ch. 8;
Saxo lib. VII c.IX 2-16 =
Herrm 502;
cf. M. Moe: Samlede Skr. II 241 n.;
Liungman 1925b;
Aarne T870.

R53.2.

Woman hidden in sacred place which her lover is not supposed to dare to enter.

References:
Friðþj III 2 (FAS II 68, 490 ch. 2).

R53.3.

Girl looked up in order to postpone wedding.

References:
cf. T50.1;
T151.
GHrólf 306 ch. 24.

R53.4.

Faithful servant locks his master and his friend up in a little house built from wood from their wrecked ships; they falsely think themselves betrayed.

References:
HjÖlv 486-88 ch. 12-13.

R54.

Hero locked up while his father is murdered.

References:
HálfdE IX 1-2 (FAS III 531-32).

R70.

Behavior of captives. cf. H1561.3.

R72.

Defiant prisoners refuse to accept grace even from their father unless it is granted them all.

References:
cf. M165.
ÞorvV in FMS I 257-59 (FjÍsl 480-82);
FlóresS ch. XXIII-VI =
Lagerholm 170-74.

R74.

Defeated warriors go into the conqueror's service.

References:
cf. M161.5.
Njála CLIII 16;
Vatnsd ch. V 20;
HrólfG 45-46 ch. 28 (FAS III 137-38);
HálfdE XV 1-7 (FAS III 539-40);
EgÁsm V 2 (FAS III 370-71);
(y.) Bósa 93, 95 ch. 7;
ÖOdd 112-13 (ch. XXXII, FAS II 226, 537);
ÁnB 360 n. ch. 7;
PorstVík 442 ch. 20;
GHrólf 269 ch. 12;
SörlaSt 438 ch. 16;
SigrgFr 14 ch. 9;
HringH 45, 52 ch. 19, 21;
Kóngab 46-47;
Amb 40, 136, 156, 174 ch. 9, 25, 30 (29), 36 (35);
Ector ch. 9.

R74.1.

Defeated enemy turns conqueror's best friend.

References:
cf. P310.5.

R74.2.

Defeated enemy's son turns conqueror's man.

References:
Eg VIII 2;
HálfdE XXII (2-) 3 (FAS III 552);
cf. Neckel 1917 423.

R74.3.

Defeated enemy holds rank and country when he promises to pay tax to conqueror.

References:
Þiðr II 216-18;
Amb 40 ch. 9 (cf. 64-72 ch. 12).

R75.

Surrendering.

R75.1.

Defeated surrender their city.

References:
GHrólf 347 ch. 34;
Þiðr II 216-18, cf. I 20-22, 30.

R75.2.

Warriors surrender after chief's death.

References:
HrómGr 367 ch. 2;
ÖOdd 54-55, 58-59 (ch. XV 9, XVI 6; FAS II 188, 190, 522, 523);
Kóngab 46-47;
Amb 58, 62 ch. 11.

R75.2.1.

Warriors fiee after their chief's death.

References:
GHrólf 245, 288, 343, 356 ch. 3, 18, 33, 36;
SörlaSt 431, 446 ch. 12, 20;
(y.) Bósa 123 ch. 15;
HálfdE V 12, XX 10, XXVI 9 (FAS 111 525, 550, 557);
ÁsmVík 26 ch. 14;
Þiðr II 182, 215;
Villif (31) 34, 88 ch. 15, 41;
Úlf 158, 173;
Amb 38 ch. 8;
SaulusN 45 ch. 17;
RémK 112, 292 ch. 21, 58;
cf. stop fighting:
 HaraldHr 268.

R100-199.

Rescues.

R100.

Rescues.

References:
cf. B520;
K1812.19;
Q53.

R110.

Rescue of captive.

References:
Dehmer 81;
Schlauch 106.

R111.

Rescue of captive princess (maiden).

References:
cf. H1385.1;
R10.1.

R111.1.

Princess rescued from captor.

R111.1.2.

Princess rescued from robbers.

References:
ParmesL 7-9 ch. 4.

R111.1.3.

Rescue of princess (maiden) from dragon.

References:
cf. B11.11.4.
Vald 54 ff.

R111.1.4.

Rescue of princess (maiden) from giant (»tröll«).

References:
HálfdBr 570-72 ch. 5;
EgÁsm ch. XV-XVI (FAS III 396-402);
Sigþ 221-28 ch. 41-42;
Íven XI-XIII;
HringH 56-58 ch. 23;
Þorgr 22-31 ch. 5;
KáraK 36 ff. ch. 16-18 (cf. 64 ch. 31-32);
Ector ch. 10;
Saxo lib. I c. IV 2, lib. VII c. IV 2-3;
Schlauch 104.

R111.1.6.

Princess ransomed from slavery.

References:
cf. P173.1.
cf. Dehmer 112-13.

R111.1.7.

Rescue of princess (maiden) from magician.

References:
forces her to sit with her feet in water as punishment because she refuses to marry him (cf. R111.2.3):
 Kóngab 46-47.

R111.1.8.

Rescue of princess (maiden) from witch (»tröllkona«, »gyðja«).

References:
Bósa 30-32, 114-16 ch. 8, 12 (FAS III 213-14);
VilhSj 121-23 ch. 57.

R111.1.9.

Princess (maiden) rescued from undesired suitor.

References:
cf. F610.3.4.2.1;
H335.4.4;
K1371.1;
Q411.2.1;
M149.2;
T320;
T104.
HHu I 18 ff. =
Völs ch. 9;
Reykd ch. 19;
VígaGlúm ch. 4;
Svarfd ch. 7;
Flóam ch. 17, 27;
HálfdE XIX-XX (FAS III 547-51);
ÁsmK 100 ch. 10 (FAS II 487);
KetilH 125-26, 132 ch. 4, 5;
ÞorstVík 388-94 ch. 2-4;
HjÖlv 465-69 ch. 6-7;
Hell 52-53 ch. 29-30;
VilhSj 30-35 ch. 15-18;
Sigþ 175-80, 251-54 ch. 27-28, 54;
JarlmH (10-19) 19-23 ch. (6-9) 11-12;
Álafl VII 1-VIII 1;
FlóresS XXVI II-XXVII 8;
HringH 50-52 ch. 21;
HringT 13-16 ch. 6;
Vilm 145-50 ch. 4-6;
Ector ch. 10-11, 21;
Nitida 19-21 ch. 3.;
RémK 155-94 ch. 27-35;
Part 29-43;
Vígk 11 ff. ch. 4;
Arm ch. 15 *;
Andr 22 ff.;
Saxo lib. VII c. XI 7-10, lib. VII c. 111;
cf. LiestølUpph 154;
Heinzel 155;
Schlauch 64, 104 ff.

R111.2.

Princess rescued from place of captivity.

R111.2.3.

Princess rescued from giant's cave where she is fettered to a chair by the hair.

References:
cf. R111.1.7.
HálfdBr 570-72 ch. 5;
BárðSn 31 ch. 15;
ÚlfU ch. 4;
Andr 56;
Árnason II 263, 358, 456, 461, 477;
Rittershaus 1902 233;
Saxo lib. VII c. IV 2-3.

R111.2.3.1.

Rescue of earl's daughter from giant's cave where she is cained to the wall (a pillar).

References:
Sigþ 224-28 ch. 41-42;
HringH 56-58 ch. 23.

R111.2.4.

Princess rescued from temple, where she is imprisoned.

References:
fettered to a chair by the hair:
 Bósa ch. 8, 12 (FAS III 213-14).

R121.

Means of rescue from prison.

R121.6.

Rescue from prison by saint, who enters and breaks fetters.

References:
cf. R165.
ÓláfH ch. 258 in FMS V 146;
MagnúsS ch. 31 in Hkr III 311;
cf. Sturl I 312;
Knytl ch. 68.

R122.

Miraculous rescue.

References:
cf. D1552.4;
R121.6;
R315.2.

R130.

Rescue of abandoned or lost persons.

R131.

Exposed or abandoned child rescued.

References:
GunnlO ch. 3;
Ldb ch. 20;
Álafl II 3-4;
Huld no. 3.

R131.6.

Peasant rescues abandoned child.

References:
cf. R169.4.2.
ÞorstUxaf 252 (FMS III 112; FjÍsl 445);
Finnb ch. 2-3;
Harð ch. 8;
Álafl ch. I-III, X;
SamsF ch. 17-20.

R137.

Mermaid rescues heroine who has been thrown overboard.

References:
cf. F420.1.

R138.

Rescue from shipwreck.

References:
Ldb ch. 213;
ÖOdd 117 (ch. XXXIII 8; FAS II 538);
HrólfG 33-34 ch. 21 (FAS III 119-20);
HálfdBr 567-72 ch. 4-5;
Vígl 74-75 ch. 16;
Finnb ch. 10;
Þiðr Il 287-89;
FlóresS XX 3 =
Lagerholm 154;
Stark 26 ch. 8;
KáraK 38, 46-47, 57 ch. 17, 22, 28;
Kóngab 7-8, 17;
Bæring 92-93 ch. 10;
ParmesL 16, 23 ch. 8, 10;
Bragð 47 ch. 1;
cf. giantess wrestles with hero in order to warn him after shipwreck:
 ÞorstVík 435 ch. 19.

R138.1.

Mermaid rescues hero (boy) from shipwreck.

References:
FlóresS XXII 3-6 =
Lagerholm 164-65.

R138.2.

Gam (cf. B31.2) rescues hero (boy) from shipwreck.

References:
FlóresS XXI 1-2 =
Lagerholm 163-64.

R150.

Rescuers.

R151.

Husband rescues wife.

References:
cf. N658.

R153.

Parents rescue child.

R153.3.

Father rescues son(s).

References:
HálfH XIV 1-2 (FAS II 46);
HálfdBr 565 ch. 3;
FlóresS XXIII-IV.

R153.4.

Mother rescues son.

R153.4.1.

Mother rescues fettered son.

References:
ÞjJón 28-31 (18-21) ch. 12-13.

R153.5.

Father rescues daughter.

References:
cf. P234.
Yngv 1-3;
FlóresS ch. VIII.

R154.

Children rescue parents.

R154.2.

Son rescues father.

References:
cf. H1381.7.
HringH 24-25 ch. 10-11/
cf. R169.11.

R154.3.

Daughter rescuea father.

References:
cf. foster-father:
 HálfdE V 15 (FAS III 525).

R155.

Brothers rescue brothers.

References:
BárðSn 31-36 ch. 15-16/
cf. R169.11.

R155.1.

Youngest brother rescues his elder brother(s).

References:
JarlmH 28, 38 ch. 15, 19;
HringH 1-25 ch. 1-10.

R156.

Brother rescues sister.

References:
Vald 54 ff.;
Þorgr 22-31 ch. 5;
SaulusN 28-56 ch. 14-22.

R158.

Sister rescues brother(s).

References:
cf. P253.6.
Völs ch. 38 (36).

R161.

Lover rescues his lady.

References:
she formerly rescued him on field of battle:
 Andr 26.

R161.1.

Lover rescues his lady from abductor.

References:
See most of the items in R111.1 *.

R161.3.

Lover rescues his lady from drowning.

References:
Friðþj XI 20 (FAS II 94, 500-01).

R162.

Rescue by captor's daughter (wife, mother).

References:
cf. G530.
HrólfG 63-68 ch. 38 (FAS III 172-74);
Yngv 4-5;
Þiðr II 193-206;
FlóresS XXI 11-23;
SigFót 1005-06;
Amb 64 ff. ch. 12;
Flov 150-55, 195-97 ch. 21-22, 15.

R165.

Rescue by saint.

References:
cf. E366;
R121.6.
Geisli st. 28, 54 in Skj B I 434, 441 =
MagnúsG ch. 27-28 in Hkr III 47-49;
HákonH ch. 21 in Hkr III 430;
Knytl ch. 22;
Bisk I 210-12, 672;
BárðSn 43 ch. 20.

R165.2.

Innocently hanged person saved by saint.

References:
Suppl. to ÓláfH in FMS V 211.

R169.

Other rescuers.

References:
cf. R222.

R169.4.

Hero rescued by servant.

References:
cf. P361.

R169.4.2.

Rescue of king's children by faithful servant (earl).

References:
HálfdBr 564-66 ch. 3;
HrólfKr ch. 1 ff./
cf. Saxo lib. VII c. I 4.

R169.5.

Hero rescued by friend.

References:
HrólfG 71-73 ch. 41-42 (FAS III 181-84 ch. 34-36);
Þiðr I 261-72;
SaulusN 28-56 ch. 14-22;
JarlmH 41 ch. 23;
Kóngab 12, 16.

R169.11.

Unknown helper(s) emerge(s) in the last moment and turn(s) out later to be well known.

References:
cf. R222.
HálfdE XIII (FAS III 536), introd. 23-24;
SörlaSt 426 ch. 11;
HjÖlv 461 ch. 5;
GHrólf 320-21, 340 ch. 29, 33;
ÁsmVík 24-32 ch. 13-14 (cf. F610.3.4.2.1);
BárðSn 31-36 ch. 15-16;
HringH 24-25 ch. 10;
AtlaÓ 13-14 ch. 10;
Bæring 111-13 ch. 24-27;
RémK 155 ff. ch. 27-35;
Fertram ch. 12.

R169.14.

Wounded hero restored in peasant's house.

References:
cf. P411.4;
R131.6.
OddÓláfTr ch. 80;
Andr 16 ff.

R170.

Rescue - miscellaneous motifs.

R175.

Rescue at the stake.

References:
Álafl XVII 10-21;
Bevers 240-41 ch. 20;
cf. HálfH VIII 6, introd. 18 (FAS II 34).

R191.

King (prince) returns home (from exile) and rescues his native country.

References:
Amb 162 ch. 34 ff. =
Saxo lib. III c. VI 22-25;
Bæring 114-20 ch. 28-31.

R200-299.

Escapes and pursuits.

R210.

Escapes.

References:
cf.D1611;
K500.

R211.

Escape from prison.

References:
cf. D2165.
Bisk II 108;
Harð ch. 17;
ÖOdd 108-11 (ch. XXXII 7);
EgÁsm VIII 5-9/
cf. Úlf 227;
JarlmH 41 ch. 23;
Saxo lib. I c. VI 7-9 =
Herrm 101.

R211.2.

Captive bores way out of prison.

References:
cf. R211.

R211.7.

Escape from pit of snakes by means of rope.

References:
cf. Q465.
FlóresS XXI 11-23;
Bevers 226 ch. 14;
cf. escape from cleft by means of rope made from one's own clothes and tossed upward to faithful servant:
 Gering I 232-34/
 cf. K1871.1.

R212.

Escape from grave.

R212.1.

Man buried alive with king escapes from the tomb.

References:
cf. S123.2.1.

R212.2.

Man buried alive with beloved escapes, as thieves break open the tomb.

References:
Gering I 234-36, II 174 =
Antiqu 225.

R216.

Escape from ship while captors quarrel.

R216.1.

Escape from ship by jumping into the sea.

References:
cf. N513.1.
Grett ch. 38, 65;
Sturl II 219;
GullÞ ch. 15;
Skj I 44, 138, 175;
ÓláfTr ch. 186, 256 in FMS II 117, III 9, ch. 111 in Hkr I 453, by Odd ch. 21 (15), 59 (47), 73-74 (61-62);
HallþSn in FMS III 158;
MagnúsBl ch. 14 in Hkr III 343, ch. 18 in FMS VII 202 =
IngaK ch. 11 in Hkr III 364;
Orkn ch. 40, 48;
Fær ch. 54, 57;
Harð ch. 38;
BárðSn 40 ch. 18;
ÖOdd 31, 108-09, 134 (ch. VII 10, XXXII 1-5; FAS II 224, 252, 513, 536);
ÁnB 355-56 ch. 7;
ÞorstVík 403, 450-51 ch. 8, 23;
GHrólf 261-62 ch. 8;
HjÖlv 463 ch. 5;
HrólfG 26, 29 ch. 16, 18 (FAS III 107, 111);
Bósa 59 ch. 14 (FAS III 231);
HálfdE XIII 7 (FAS III 537);
EgÁsm XVIII 10 (FAS III 406-07);
SörlaSt 431 ch. 12;
HjÖlv 463 ch. 5;
BárðSn 40 ch. 18;
ÚlfU ch. 4.

R220.

Nights.

References:
cf. K636;
P231.8.
HálfdE XXI 3 (FAS III 551):
 »ekki mun þat duga, renna ok aptr at sjáu.«

R222.

Unknown knight. (Three days' tournament).

References:
cf. R169.11.
cf. Álafl ch. VI-VIII;
VilhSj 98-116 ch. 43-53;
Bæring 93-96 ch. 11-14;
Part 29-43;
RémK 169 ch. 30 ff.;
Mágus ch. 73-75.

R225.

Elopement.

References:
Kjaln ch. 9: Búi and Ólöf;
HjÖlv 505-08 ch. 19-20;
GHrólf 296 ch. 21;
Erka and Roðolfr-Attila:
 Þiðr I 62-73, II 94-105;
Hildr and Herburt:
 Þiðr II 50-60;
Hildigunnr and Valtari:
 Þiðr II 105-09;
Herborg and Apollonius:
 Þiðr II 116-19;
FlóresS XXI 22-23;
Vilm ch. 7.

R227.

Wife flees from husband.

References:
cf. T326.

R231.

Obstacle flight - Atlanta type. Objects are thrown back which the pursuer stops to pick up while the fugitive escapes.

References:
cf. D672;
G610.
Skáldsk ch. 55 (44) =
Ys ch. 29/
HrólfKr 90-92 ch. 45 (FAS I 92)/
Skjöld ch. 12;
(y.) ÖOdd 136 (FAS II 255);
Yngv 13, 37 (cf. D981.1);
Álafl V 7-19;
Saxo lib. II c. III 2 and VI 7 =
Herrm 127, 167.

R231.1.

Ogre tries to retain fugitive by tempting him with gold ring, but be takes ring by cutting off the hand.

References:
EgÁsm X 12-13 =
Lagerholm 48, xxxiv n.

R235.

Fugitives cut support of bridge so that pursuer falls.

References:
Saxo lib. VIII c. X 4.

R236.

Pursuers aided by magic weather phenomenon.

References:
cf. D900.

R236.1.

Fugitive aided by magic mist.

References:
cf. D902.1;
D1361.34.
ÓláfTr ch. 63 in Hkr I 376, ch. 198 in FMS II 141/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 46.

R236.4.

Fugitive has magic wind against him, pursuer with him (caused by goddess).

References:
cf. D2142.
Sörla 281 (FAS 1 403 ch. 8).

R241.

Flight on skis: two on one pair.

References:
ÓláfH ch. 141 in Hkr II 333, ch. 137 in FMS IV 337, ch. 205 in Flb II 273 (FjÍsl 405-08).

R242.

Flight carrying friend (girl) on back.

References:
Jómsv ch. 12;
HálfdE ch. V 13 (FAS III 525);
JarlmH 41 ch. 23;
Kóngab 12-13.

R244.

Ships burned to prevent flight.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 27 in Hkr I 303;
Sverr ch. 16 in FMS VIII 42;
Styrbj. þáttr in FMS V 249;
Saxo lib. X c. V 274.

R260.

Pursuits.

References:
cf. K636.

R268.

Dew in footprints reveals man's way.

References:
Yngv 13;
cf. GíslaS ch. 27/
SEinarsson 1937 69: footprints concealed in river.

R300-399.

Refuges and recapture.

R310.

Refuges.

R311.

Tree refuge.

R311.2.

King escapes pursuers through hollow tree in his hall.

References:
HrólfKr 84 ch. 28 (FAS I ch. 41).

R315.

Cave as refuge.

R315.2.

Christians crushed in cave, where they take refuge from heathen.

References:
Sunnifa:
 ÓláfTr ch.v106 in FMS I 227, by Odd ch. 30 (11).

R316.

Refuge on rock in sea.

R316.1.

Refuge on island.

References:
Grett ch. 66 ff.;
ÓláfTr ch. 4 in Hkr I 260;
Þiðr II 395-97 (Swedish transl.).

R317.

Well (spring) as refuge.

References:
cf. N513.1.

R318.

Girl hidden in skin of her dead mother.

R318.1.

Boy hidden under skin in order not to be seen and prophesied about.

References:
ÖOdd 12-43.

R324.

Refuge in air.

R324.1.

Escape from battle by flying in air.

References:
cf. D2121.5.

R336.

Refuge under kettle.

References:
HrómGr 376-77 ch. 8.

S.

Unnatural cruelty.

S0-99.

Cruel relatives.

S0.

Cruel relative.

S10.

Cruel parents.

S11.

Cruel father.

S11.4.

Father plans child's death.

S11.4.1.

Jealous father vows to kill daughter's suitor.

References:
cf. T97.

S11.4.2.

Father kisses son while planning to kill him.

References:
HaraldHr 267.

S12.

Cruel mother.

S12.3.

Mother orders son's death.

References:
cf. P23.4.
Atlam 77/
Akv 35 =
Völs ch. 6-8, 40 (38), 43 (41).

S20.

Cruel children and grandchildren.

S22.

Parricide.

References:
GHrólf 312 ch. 27;
ÞorstVík 443 ch. 21;
BárðSn 38 ch. 18;
Kjaln ch. 18;
HaraldHr 268;
Schlauch 116.

S30.

Cruel step- and foster relatives.

S31.

Cruel stepmother.

References:
cf. G205;
M411.1.1;
M431.6;
T154;
T418.
Gróg/
Fjölsv/
cf. Sveinsson 1940 217;
Frá dauða Sinfjötla, in BuggeE 202 =
Völs ch. 10/
Nornag 58 ch. 4 (Flb I 350, FAS I 323);
Ys ch. 14;
HrólfKr 31, 49-59 ch. 11, 18-22 (FAS I ch. 15, 25-30);
GrímL 144 ch. 1-2;
IllGr 657-58 ch. 5;
HjÖlv 469-518 ch. 8-22/
cf. Child no. 34;
Þiðr II 268-69;
SigrgFr 47-48 ch. 2;
JónL in ZDPh XXVI 16-17;
Ector ch. 20; Úlf ch. 1 (= K2111);
Saxo lib. II c. II 1, lib. V c. II 3;
cf. ESveinsson 1929 xv, xvii, xxviii-xxx;
Dehmer 107;
Schlauch 99.

S32.

Cruel stepfather.

References:
HálfH XI-XIII (FAS II 37-46).

S34.

Cruel stepsister(s).

References:
IllGr 657-58 ch. 5.

S60.

Cruel spouse.

S62.

Cruel husband.

References:
Ldb ch. 200;
HaraldH ch. 95 in Hkr III 214.

S63.

Cruel wife.

References:
cf. K2213;
T311.4.
Akv 41/
Atlam 89/
Guðrúnarhvöt in BuggeE 313 =
Völs ch. 40 (38);
Gering I 29.

S70.

Other cruel relatives.

S73.

Cruel brother (sister).

References:
cf. P252.1.1.

S73.1.

Fratricide.

References:
cf. K867.1;
N733.2;
P251.4.1;
Q211.9.
HHu I 36, 41;
Vsp 45;
Vsp 32/
Vegt =
Gylf ch. 33 (49);
Saxo lib. III c. I-IV =
Herrm 201 ff./
MC 129;
Baldr-Höðr:
 Vries 234/
 cf. K863;
Suppl. to ÓláfH in FMS V 224;
Sigurðr-Haraldr:
 MagnúsS ch. 16 in Hkr III 345;
Heiðrekr-Angantýr:
 Herv 34-36, 115-17 (FAS I 448; Skj I 276);
Hrœrekr-Helgi:
 Sögubr 8 ch. 2 (FAS I 369);
Úlfkell-Úlfarr
 HálfdE XI 6-8 (FAS III 534);
ÖOdd 120-37 (ch. XXXIV-V; FAS II 539-40): Vilhjálmr-Knútr;
Bruni-Gusi:
 KetilH 122 ch. 3;
Tistram-Herþegn:
 Þiðr II 43-47;
Eirekr-Alrekr:
 Gautr 33-34 ch. 7 (FAS III 37-38) =
 Saxo lib. V c. X 1-2;
 HálfdB 10 ch. 6.

S100-199.

Revolting murders or mutilations.

S100.

Murders.

References:
cf. K955;
K959.

S110.1.

Old people killed in famine.

References:
cf. prevented in the last minute:
 Svaða þáttr in Flb I 435-39 (FMS II 225-28);
cf. Götlind 1926;
Vries 86;
F1041.1.11.1.

S111.

Murder by poisoning.

References:
cf. Q418.
Sinfj 202 =
Völs ch. 10/
Nornag 58 ch. 4 (Flb I 350, FAS I 323);
IllGr 657 ch. 5;
EgÁsm XIII 1 (FAS III 392);
banadrykkr:
 HaraldHárf ch. 33, 41 in Hkr I 149, 160.

S111.8.

Murder by feeding poisonous snake.

References:
cf. murder by worm running down intestines and tearing out heart:
 HálfdE XX 4 (FAS III 549);
ÓláfTr ch. 80 in Hkr I 400, ch. 211 in FMS III 79 (Flb I 395), by Odd ch. 56 (43).

S112.

Burning to death.

References:
cf. K955;
Q414.
ÓláfTr ch. 206 in FMS II 170.

S112.2.

Murder with hot iron. Bored through eye or nose.

References:
cf. K1011.
ÞorstB 193 ch. 10 =
Herrm 592.

S112.2.1.

Murder by hot iron through heart.

References:
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 15 =
Herrm 592.

S113.

Murder by strangling.

S113.1.

Murder by hanging.

References:
cf. J162;
Q413.
ÞorstVík 438 ch. 19;
Bisk II 114;
ÓláfH ch. 73 in FMS IV 145;
Ys ch. 19;
Þiðr II 95;
Úlf 163.

S113.1.1.

Slaves killed by hanging.

References:
cf. P175.1.

S113.1.2.

Prisoners taken in war (enemy's messengers) hanged.

References:
Skj I 139, 361, 461;
MagnúsB ch. 6 in Hkr III 241;
IngaK ch. 12 in Hkr III 367;
MagnúsB ch. 7 in FMS VII 14;
HaraldG ch. 9 in FMS VII 186;
IngaK ch. 13 in FMS VII 227;
MagnúsErl ch. 10 in FMS VII 301;
Suppl. to ÓláfH in FMS V 190;
Ys ch.23, 24;
HálfH VIII 7 (FAS II 34);
Yngv 10;
Þiðr I 27, II 80, 172;
SigrgFr 72 ch. 9;
Amb 20, 38-40, 162 ch. 5, 8, 33;
HringH 45 ch. 19;
Úlf 190, 222, 226;
Saxo lib. VIII c. X 9.

S113.2.

Murder by suffocation.

S113.2.2.

Suffocating in bathroom.

References:
cf. P16.3.1.1.
Eyrb XXVIII 22-27.

S114.

Murder by flaying.

References:
cf. Q451;
5166.6.
IngaK ch. 13 in FMS VII 227, ch. 12 in Hkr III 366;
SaulusN ch. 18;
Úlf 163.

S116.

Murder by crushing.

References:
cf. F624.8;
Q412.
RagnarL ch. 12 (11) (FAS I 272).

S116.3.

Murder by breaking back, bones.

References:
cf. G512.7.
Thor:
 Skáldsk ch. 27 (18) =
 Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 15 =
 Herrm 592/
 Skj I 142;
Finnb ch. 13;
OrmSt 530;
FlóresS XVIII 5-6, ed. Lagerholm 152.

S116.4.

Murder by crushing head.

References:
Kjaln ch. 4;
ÓláfH ch. 227 in Hkr II 490;
Finnb ch. 29;
FlóresS XVIll 4;
Vígk 14 ch. 4.

S118.

Murder by cutting.

S118.1.

Murder by cutting adversary in two.

References:
Eyrb XLV 15;
Njála CXLVI 22;
Jómsv ch. 12;
Harð ch. 21, 36;
ÓláfH ch. 118 in Hkr II 252, ch. 211 in FMS V 80;
MagnúsBl ch. 11 in Hkr III 334, ch. 12 in FMS VII 191;
Svarfd ch. 23;
Yngv 36;
Þiðr II 338-41;
GunnarK 244, 245;
RémK 100 ch. 20;
Fertram ch. 4;
Úlf 153, 155, 157-58, 177, 190, 243;
Vígk 16 ch. 4;
KáraK 19, 24, 34 ch. 8, 10, 15;
Stark 30 ch. 9;
Andr 36, 39, 28, 61, 77;
Saxo lib. II c. VI 10, lib. IV c. IV 9-10.

S121.

Murder by slamming down chest-lid. Done while victim is looking into the chest.

References:
Vkv 23-24/
cf. Þiðr I 117.

S122.

Flogging to death.

References:
cf. Q458.
IngaK ch. 13 in FMS VII 227, ch. 12 in Hkr III 366.

S123.

Burial alive.

S123.2.

Burial of living husband or wife with dead spouse.

S123.2.1.

Burial of living man with dead blood-brother.

References:
EgÁsm VI 9-10/
cf. Lagerholm's introd. xxiv-xxix;
Saxo lib. V c. XI 1 =
Herrm 367/
cf. E461.2.

S123.4.

Avenger plans to let king starve in mountain chamber.

References:
Attila:
 Þiðr II 369.

S123.5.

Burial alive of maiden to keep her safe from rival.

References:
cf. R53.
Dám 97 ch. 14.

S131.

Murder by drowning.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 5 (57);
Laxd XXXVII 36;
MagnúsErl ch. 20 in Hkr III 460, ch. 12 in FMS VII 303;
Sturl II 54;
GHrólf 257 ch. 6.

S135.

Murder by springing bent tree. Man bound to it is torn to pieces.

References:
cf. Eymundar þáttr ch. 9 in FMS V 286;
Saxo lib. VII c. IX 7 =
Herrm 505.

S139.

Miscellaneous cruel murders.

References:
cf. G519.5.

S139.1.

Murder by twisting out intestines.

References:
cf. F531.1.8.5;
F959.4.
Njála CLVII 25;
GíslaS ch. 36 (XXXV 7)/
cf. Prinz 1935 119;
GullÞ ch.15;
OrmSt 527 (FMS III 217-18; FjÍsl 212-15);
Svarfd ch. 5;
Herv in FAS I 507-08;
Sögubr 23 ch. 9 (FAS I 386);
EgÁsm XIII 6;
ÞorstVík 452 ch. 23;
GHrólf 328 ch. 31;
SturlSt 643-44 ch. 26;
Bósa 59 ch. 14 (FAS III 231);
GHrólf 356 ch. 36;
HrólfG 45-46 ch. 28 (FAS 137- 38);
Amb 148-50 ch. 29 (28);
SkáldH 28 ch. 9;
Vígk 14 ch. 4;
Blómst 40 ch. 24;
Stark 11 ch. 3;
Saxo lib. XII ch. IV 2, cf. lib. VI c. VII 9.

S139.2.

Slain person dismembered.

References:
cf. Q416.
Sól 23;
IngaK ch. 12 in Hkr III, ch. 13 in FMS VII 227.

S139.2.1.

Head of murdered man displayed before his own house.

S139.2.1.1.

Head of murdered man taken along as trophy.

References:
cf. P555.2.1.1.

S139.2.2.

Other indignities to corpse.

S139.2.2.1.

Heads of slain enemies impaled on stakes.

References:
cf. H901.1.

S139.5.

Murder by cutting off uvula.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 266 in FMS III 31.

S139.6.

Murder by tearing out heart.

References:
cf. Q469.6;
S111.5.

S139.8.

Murder by biting the throat.

References:
cf. G262.1.
Eg ch. 65;
Finnb ch. 29;
Harð ch. 39;
GHrólf 331, 341, 345 ch. 31, 33;
EgÁsm IV 10 (FAS III 370);
SörlaSt 450 ch. 25;
Álafl XVI 3;
ÚlfU ch. 4;
Vígk 15 ch. 4;
cf. VilhSj 112 ch. 51.

S140.

Cruel abandonments and exposures.

S140.1.

Abandonment of aged.

References:
cf. S110.1.

S141.

Exposure in boat.

References:
cf. Q466.

S141.1.

Man springs ashore and pushes companion in boat out to sea.

References:
Grm in BuggeE 15 =
MC 176;
ÁsmVík 7 ch. 3.

S142.

Person thrown into the water and abandoned.

References:
cf. Sigþ 171 ch. 25/
R216.1.

S143.

Abandonment in forest.

References:
ÞjJón 29-31 (18-20) ch. 12-13.

S143.3.

Mutilated man on horseback chased into the forest.

References:
cf. HálfdBr 587-88 ch. 15.

S145.

Abandonment on an island.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 5 (51);
ÁsmVík 15 ch. 8.

S146.

Abandonment in pit.

References:
cf. Q465.

S160.

Mutilations.

S160.1.

Self-mutilation.

References:
cf. QS22.1.
ÞorstB 184 ch. 5;
Sturl I 288.

S161.

Mutilation: cutting off hands (arms).

References:
Eyrb XVIII 16, XX 1, XXIII 6, LXII 6;
Grett IV 9, XXIII 3, XXIV 4, LXV 5;
Njála LXIII 20, LXXII 9, CXLVI 16, CL 18, CLVII 22;
Reykd ch. 13, 23;
GullÞ ch. 15;
ÓláfH ch. 233 in Hkr II, ch. 73 in FMS IV 151;
IngaK ch. 7 in Hkr III, ch. 8 in FMS VII 217· Sturl I 203, 279, 288, II 35, 39, 181;
Bisk I 64;
ÞorstUxaf 255 (FMS III 118; FjÍsl 450);
HrómH 414 (FMS III 150; FjÍsl 162; ÍslF VIII 314 ch. 5);
RagnarS 467 ch. 5 (FAS I 359);
Sögubr 23 ch. 9 (FAS I 385);
HálfdE XX 2 (FAS III 549);
EgÁsm III 3, XI 3-8 (FAS III 368, 38-89);
ÞorstVík 456 ch. 25;
HjÖlv 481, 484 ch. 12;
Þiðr I 27, II 215, 283;
ÞórðarH 103 ch. 8;
FlóresS VIII 6, XIII 8;
Amb 156, 182 ch. 30 (29), 39 (38);
Vald 62 ch. 1;
Vígk 13 ch. 4;
FlóresB XXIII 5;
ÚlfU ch. 4;
GunnarK 245;
Andr 77, 81.

S161.1.

Mutilation: cutting off fingers.

References:
Sturl I 29;
HálfdE XVIII 1 (FAS III 546);
EgÁsm XIII 7 (FAS III 393);
Gering I 44.

S161.2.

Mutilation: breaking or crushing hands and feet.

References:
Hamð 24 =
Skj I 1 (Ragnarsdrápa)/
Skáldsk ch. 51 (42)/
Völs ch. 44 (42);
IngaK ch. 12 in Hkr III 366, ch. 13 in FMS VII 226;
Vald 62 ch. 1;
cf. Saxo lib. VIII c. X 14 =
Herrm 572.

S162.

Mutilation: cutting off legs (feet).

References:
cf. G512.6;
S161.2.
Njála V 15, XLV 14, LXXII 8, LXXXII 21, XCIX 4, CXXIX 14, CXLVI23, CLI 12-13;
Dropl ch. 15;
VígaGlúm ch. 4;
Eyrb XVIII 21, 27, XLV 12;
Eg XLV 6, LXIV 43;
Reykd ch. 13;
Heiðarvíga ch. 30;
GullÞ ch. 18-19;
GunnlO 102 ch. 12 (22 and XVI 9);
Laxd XLIX 16;
Ldb ch. 200, 209;
Bisk I 64, 674;
Grett II 7, XII 11, XLIII 7;
ÓláfH ch. 228 in Hkr II 493, ch. 73 in FMS IV 151;
MagnúsS ch. 31 in Hkr III 310;
Sturl I 203, 288, 315, 317, 358, 363, 398, 441, II 34, 129, 184, 201, 219;
Fær ch. 18, 54;
Flóam ch. 17;
HaraldG ch. 9 in FMS VII 185;
Gautr 21 ch. 4 (FAS III 24);
Bósa 60 ch. 15 (FAS III 231);
GrímL 154 ch. 3;
KetilH 126 ch. 4;
GHrólf 303-04, 328, 329, 343, 344 ch. 24, 31, 33;
BárðSn 35 ch. 16;
ÞorstUxaf 251 (FMS III 110-11, FjÍsl 443);
Harð ch. 39;
Þiðr II 28;
FlóresB XXIII 5;
ÞórðarH 96-97 ch. 3-4;
Sigþ 179 ch. 28;
VilhSj 35, 102, 107, 116 ch. 18, 44, 48, 53;
Hell 50 ch. 27, 28;
Vald 62 ch. 1;
HringH 8, 11, 42 ch. 3, 4, 17;
Úlf 172, 216;
Ector ch. 9;
GunnarK 238, 245;
Andr 77;
Saxo lib. VIII c. X 9, cf. lib. I c. VIII 4;cf. the sword-name Fótbítr:
 Laxd ch. XXIX ff./
 Dropl ch. 13/
 Vápnf ch. 2;
the sword-name Leggbítr:
 MagnúsB ch. 35 in FMS VII 69, ch. 24-25 in Hkr III 263;
 Liestøl Upph 154.

S162.1.

Fighting on stumps of legs after they have been cut off at knee.

References:
ÁnB 354 ch. 6.

S162.2.

Hamstringing.

References:
Vkv 18;
Þiðr I 114.

S162.3.

Mutilation: cutting off toes.

References:
HálfdE XIII 6-7 (FAS III 537);
SamsF ch. 12.

S162.4.

Mutilation: cutting off heelbone.

References:
Bósa 60 ch. 15 (FAS III 232);
ÁnB 354 ch. 6.

S162.5.

Mutilation: crushing feet and turning them backward.

References:
HálfdBr 587 ch. 15;
ÁnB 349 ch. 6.

S163.

Mutilation: cutting (tearing) out tongue.

References:
cf. Q451.4.
Skj I 436, 437, 442: Geisli 1153;
ÓláfH ch. 75 in Hkr II 130, ch. 73, 261 in FMS IV 151, V 152;
MagnúsS ch. 30 in Hkr III 308;
IngaK ch. 24-25 in Hkr III 381, 383.

S164.

Mutilation: knocking out teeth.

References:
Nornag 66 ch. 5 (FAS I 330-31; Flb I 354);
SturlSt 631 ch. 19;
HálfdE V 10-12, XVIII 2-3 (FAS III 525, 546-47);
Bósa 48, 58 ch. 13, 14 (FAS III 230);
Friðþj IX 7;
ÞorstB ch. 6, 9 in FMS III 186, 192;
Þiðr II 380;
FlóresS XVIII 4.

S165.

Mutilation: putting out eyes.

References:
cf. Q451.7.
Skj I 340, 345, 442;
Hallfr 71;
ÓláfH ch. 75 in Hkr II 130, ch. 73 and 261 in FMS IV 151, V 151;
ÓláfTr ch. 172 in FMS II 62;
HaraldH ch. 14 in Hkr III 95;
MagnúsBl ch. 8 in Hkr III 327;
Sturl I 42, 485;
HaraldG ch. 9, 15 in FMS VII 185, 196;
Knytl ch. 100;
Orkn ch. 111;
HrólfKr 41 ch. 14 (FAS I 41);
RagnarS ch. 12 (11) (FAS I 271);
HálfH V 7-9 (FAS II 28-29);
HálfdE XVIII 4 (FAS III 547);
GHrólf 331 ch. 31;
HálfdBr 587 ch. 15;
EgÁsm XIII 4-7;
ÖOdd 42, 47, 129, 181 (ch. XI 7-9, XLIII 7);
Yngv 4;
Þiðr I 343, II 109;
cf. FlóresS XXIII 11;
HringH 15-16, 18-20 ch. 6, 9;
Amb# 154-56 ch. 30 (29).

S166.

Mutilation: skin cut from back.

References:
cf. S114.
cf. RémK 174 ch. 32.

S166.1.

Mutilation: beard torn off with the skin (and cheeks).

References:
ÖOdd 136 (FAS II 256);
(y.) Bósa 90 ch. 6;
SörlaSt 423-24 ch. 8;
Þiðr II 54;
OrmSt 530 (FMS III 224; FjÍsl 218);
Amb 126 ch. 23.

S166.2.

Mutilation: cheek and chin cut off, but held together by biting the beard

References:
Sögubr 22 ch. 9 (FAS I 384).

S166.3.

Mutilation: shoulder-skin torn off in wrestling.

References:
GHrólf 264 ch. 9.

S166.4.

Mutilation: cheeks cut off.

References:
cf. S166.1;
S166.2.
Sturl I 483;
SörlaSt 418 ch. 5;
HálfdE XX 8 (FAS III 550);
EgÁsm XIII 5 (FAS III 392);
Andr 63.

S166.5.

Mutilation: chin (and lips) cut off.

References:
cf. S166.2.
Sturl I 483;
GullÞ ch. 17;
HálfdE V 10-12 (FAS III 525);
Bósa 57 ch. 14 (FAS III 230);
Vilm 174 ch. 15.

S166.6.

»Blood-eagle« cut on man's back by flaying and salting.

References:
Skj I 232: Knútsdrapa ca. 1038;
Reg 26 =
ÓláfTr ch. 286 in Flb I 352 =
Nornag 64 ch. 4 (FAS I 328);
HaraldHárf ch. 30 in Hkr I 141;
Orkn ch. 8;
OrmSt 531 (FMS III 225);
RagnarL ch. 17 (18) (FAS I 292);
RagnarS 463 ch. 3 (FAS I 354);
Sigþ 127 ch. 10 (owl instead of eagle);
Saxo lib. IX c. V 5 =
Herrn 656;
cf. Vries 131.

S166.7.

Mutilation: cutting off shoulder or piece of the back.

References:
VígaGlúm ch. 23;
GHrólf 353 ch. 36;
Amb 89 ch. 14.

S167.

Mutilation by crushing.

References:
cf. S116;
S162.5.

S168.

Mutilation: tearing off ears.

References:
cf. Q451.6.
Sverr in Flb II 576;
GullÞ ch. 17;
HálfdE V 10 (FAS III 525);
SörlaSt 423 n., 423-24 ch. 8;
HálfdBr 587 ch. 15;
Bósa 57, 90 ch. 14, 6 (FAS III 229);
EgÁsm VII 13, X 13, XIII 4 (FAS 378, 386, 392);
Karla# 443.

S172.

Mutilation: nose cut off or crushed.

References:
cf. Q451.5.
HálfdBr 587 ch. 15;
HálfdE XVII 11 (FAS III 546);
EgÁsm XIII 6, XVI 3 (FAS III 392-93, 400-01);
ÞorstB ch. 6, 9 in FMS III 186, 192;
BárðSn 27 ch. 13;
Vilm 174 ch. 15;
SamsF ch. 12;
Karla 443.

S172.1.

Angry paramour bites off his mistress' nose.

References:
cf. Q451.5.1.1.

S173.

Mutilation: breaking (two, three) ribs.

References:
cf. F624.3.1.
Bisk II 118;
SörlaSt 424 ch. 8;
HálfdE XII 12 (FAS III 536);
EgÁsm XII 10 (FAS III 391);
Þiðr I 362;
OrmSt 521 (FMS III 206);
FlóresS XV 2;
Bæring 89, 96 ch. 5, 14.

S175.

Horses mutilated: tails cut off and manes torn off with the skin in ordder to humiliate their owner.

References:
Skjöld ch. 12 =
HrólfKr 78-79, 88 ch. 27,29 (FAS I 90).

S176.

Mutilation: sex organs cut off.

References:
HHu I 40 =
Völs ch. 9;
HHj 20;
Sturl I 485;
HaraldG ch. 9 in FMS VII 185;
HálfdBr 587 ch. 15;
ÁnB 342 ch. 4.

S180.

Wounding or torturing.

References:
Amb 160-62 ch. 33 (32).

S182.

Girl fastened by hair to rafter.

References:
cf. R111.2.3.

S183.

Frightful meal.

References:
cf. Q478.

S200-299.

Cruel sacrifices.

S210.

Children sold or promised.

S211.

Child sold (promised) to devil (Odin).

References:
cf. HálfH I 3-7 (FAS II 26)/
ESveinsson 1929 xxxiii;
Herrm 428 n. /
Saxo lib. VI c. V 6-7.

S220.

Reasons for promise (sale) of child.

S223.

Childless couple promise child to the devil if they may only may have one.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 204 in FMS III 167-68, by Odd ch. 45 (34);
cf. Saxo lib. VII c.X 1, 3 =
Herrm 519-20;
Boberg 1949 208-12.

S260.

Sacrifices.

References:
cf. V10.

S260.1.

Human sacrifice.

References:
cf. V12.6;
V17.3.
Eyrb ch. X 8;
Ldb ch. 135, 172;
ÓláfTr ch. 173 in FMS II 76, ch. 228 in FMS II 237, by Odd ch. 54 (42);
Kjaln ch. 2;
Saxo lib. III c. II 13.

S262.

Periodic sacrifices to a monster.

S262.0.1.

One man disappears each night.

References:
cf. D2087.4.
Völs ch. 5.

S262.3.

Sacrificial victim chosen by lot.

References:
cf. N126;
S264.1.
Jómsv ch. 44 (34);
Herv 42, 120-21 (FAS I 452);
HálfH XII (FAS II 38);
Gautr 28 ch. 7 (FAS III 31-32) =
Saxo lib. VI c. V 7/
Herrm 427/
MC 52;
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 5 =
Herrm 586.

S263.

Sacrifice to appease spirits (gods).

S263.1.

Highest ranking man in land to be sacrified for good crops.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 165 in FMS II 41;
Ys ch. 15, 43;
Herv 42, 120-21 (FAS I 451-53);
cf. Saxo lib. VI c. V 7.

S264.

Sacrifice to rivers and seas.

References:
cf. V11.2.
Saxo lib. VI c. V 7 =
Gautr 28 ch. 7 (FAS III 31-32)/
Herrm 427.

S264.1.

Man thrown overboard to placate storm.

References:
Flóam ch. 28;
HálfH XI 1 (FAS II 38);
cf. Ljósv ch. 18 (27).

S265.

Sacrifice of strangers.

References:
cf. ÓláfTr ch. 175 in FMS II 85 (Flb I 343).

S268.

Child sacrificed to provide blood for cure of friend.

S268.1.

Sacrifice of child demanded as cure for feigned sickness.

S268.1.1.

Prince's life can only be prolonged if servant sacrifices his only son to goddess.

References:
cf. Ys ch. 25/
Skáldsk ch. 81 (64)/
HverN in Flb I 24 (FAS II 8-9, 11);
Ldb ch. 227:
 »blóta til langlífis«.

S271.

Sacrifice of child to remove barrenness.

References:
cf. S223.

S300-399.

Abandoned or murdered children.

S300

Abandoned or murdered children.

References:
Schlauch 57, 96.

S301.

Children abandoned (exposed).

References:
GunnlO ch. 3;
permission to expose children:
 ÓláfH ch. 59 in FMS IV 109 =
 ÓláfTr ch. 229 in FMS II 242 =
 OddÓláfTr ch. 41 (32);
Heinze 149;
Dehmer 105;
Krause 92-93.

S310.

Reasons for abandonment of children.

S311.

Undesirable children exposed, desirable preserved.

References:
cf. M371.
GunnlO ch. 3.

S312.

Illegitimate child exposed.

References:
ÞorstUxaf 252 (FMS III 111, FjÍsl 444);
Árm 20 ch. 8/
cf. Schlauch 97;
Gering I 74.

S312.1.

Child of incest exposed.

References:
Jómsv, ed. G. Cederschiöld, Lund 1875, introd.

S312.2.

Violated woman's child exposed.

References:
HrólfKr 22-23 ch. 7 (FAS I ch. 9);
cf. ÁsmS 13 a-h.

S312.3.

Posthumous child to be exposed.

References:
Herv 14, 102 (FAS I 429-30).

S322.

Children abandoned (driven forth, exposed) by hostile relative.

References:
cf. P233.2.1.

S341.

Exposure prevented.

S341.1.

Exposure given up on account of new-born son's protesting stanza.

References:
Þorsteins þáttr Tjaldstœðings in Flb III 432-33 (FjÍsl 431-32; Skj I A 34).

T.

Sex.

T0-99.

Love.

T10.

Falling in love.

References:
cf. D1355;
P274.1.
Alfífa playing and returns lost goldring:
 HálfdBr 578-79 ch. 9-10;
Mars 5-9 ch. 2-3.

T11.

Falling in love with person never seen.

References:
Saxo lib. V c. VII 8;
Schlauch 65, 92.

T11.1.

Love from mere mention or description.

References:
HálfH I 1-6 (FAS II 25);
Clári III;
SigrgV 132 ch. 7.

T11.2.

Love through sight of picture.

References:
cf. H1381.3.1.2.1.
JarlmH 9 ch. 6.

T11.2.0.1.

Ugly picture of suitor makes girl refuse him.

References:
Þiðr II 55-56.

T11.2.1.

Love through sight of statue.

References:
ÞjJón 11-12 (7) ch. 3.

T11.2.1.1.

Youth makes statue of girl and seeks a girl like the statue.

References:
RémK 25ff. ch. 7-25.

T11.3.

Love through dream.

References:
RémK 12 ff. ch. 5;
Schlauch 64.

T11.4.

Love through sight of something belonging to unknown princess.

T11.4.1.

Love through sight of hair of unknown princess.

References:
GHrólf 266-67, 280 ch. 10, 16.

T11.7.

Love through sight in magic mirror.

References:
Þorgr 25 ch. 5;
NikL 20-21 ch. 8.

T15.

Love at first sight.

References:
Skírn 90;
HálfdBr 585 ch. 14;
HálfdE VIII 14 (FAS III 531);
Þiðr II 52-60, 106;
Vígl 53 ch. 4;
FlóresS IV 5-8, XI 3-6;
HaraldHr 265 ff.;
NikL 31 ch. 10;
Gibbon 25 ch. 6;
Mágus 172 ch. 77.

T16.

Man falls in love with woman he sees bathing.

References:
Saxo lib. III c. II 3.

T16.1.

Man falls in love by the sight of woman's white arms.

References:
Skírn 6 =
MC 110 f.

T24.

The symptoms of love.

T24.1.

Love-sickness.

References:
Skírn in BuggeE 90 =
MC 110;
HrólfKr 29-30 ch. 10-11 (FAS I ch. 13-14);
GHrólf 300 ch. 23;
Ívars þáttr Ingimundarsonar in FMS VII 103-06 (Msk 354-55; FjÍsl 176);
Þiðr 147-49;
JarlmH 36 ch. 19;
FlóresB VI 1 ff.;
FlóresS V 5-10;
SigrgV 132-33 ch. 7;
RémK 12 ch. 5 ff.;
Gering I 288;
Saxo lib. III c. II 12 =
Herrm 228.

T24.2.

Swooning for love.

T24.2.2.

Swooning for fright that lover shall be killed.

References:
HjÖlv 505, 508 ch. 19, 20.

T24.3.

Madness from love.

References:
GHrólf 300 ch. 23.

T24.5.

Boy (girl) turns red and white from love.

References:
cf. F1041.11.2.
Part 42;
RémK 81, 126, 330-31 ch. 18, 23-25, 64;
SkáldH 7 ch. 2.

T30.

Lovers' meeting.

References:
cf. N711.

T31.

Lovers' meeting: hero in service of heroine.

T32.

Lovers' meeting: heroine heals hero's wounds.

References:
ÞorstVík 438 ch. 19;
SturlSt 640-45 ch. 25-26;
JarlmH 5-9;
Kóngab 30-31;
RémK 144-45 ch. 25;
cf. Þiðr II 194-96, 326;
JarlmH 4-9 ch. 4, 5 (10).

T32.1.

Lovers' meeting: hero in heroine's father's prison from which she helps him to escape.

References:
SigFót 1005-06;
Amb 64-72 ch. 12.

T34.

Lovers meet at social gathering.

T34.1.

Sudden love as woman pours drink for man at festival.

References:
cf. T55.8.
Ágrip ch. 3 (FMS X 379);
HaraldHárf ch. 24 in Hkr I 133;
Völs ch. 25 (24);
Flóam ch. 2;
Skálda in Hb 445;
Saxo lib. V c. III 15.

T34.2.

Falling in love while playing game.

T34.2.1.

Falling in love while playing draughts.

References:
HjÖlv 497 ch. 14 ff.

T35.

Lovers' rendezvous.

T35.5.

Lover goes to see his beloved in her husband's (father's) house, defiant of the danger.

References:
Friðþj IV-V, XI 2 (FAS II 69-71, 90, 490-91, 499);
Þiðr II 116-19.

T37.

Lover finds lady in tomb apparently dead. She revives and marries him.

References:
cf. Gering I 254-56.

T41.

Communication of lovers.

T41.1.

Communication of lovers through hole in wall.

References:
cf. K1523;
R25.1.

T50.

Wooing.

References:
cf. K1350.
Krause 185 ff.

T50.1.

Girl carefully guarded from suitors.

References:
cf. R53.3;
T97.
RagnarL ch. 2 (1) (FAS I 237);
Friðþj III 7 (FAS II 68, 490 ch. 2);
HrólfG ch. 21 in FAS III 141, 142;
SörlaSt 408 ch. 1;
HjÖlv 489 ch. 14;
HálfdBr 559, 578 ch. 1, 9;
SturlSt 634 ch. 22;
Vígl 48 ch. 2;
Þiðr I 65, II 96;
JarlmH ch. 1;
Þorgr 6-9 ch. 1;
Vilm 144-45 ch. 3;
Vígk I ch. 1;
NikL 4 ch. 2;
cf. Panzer 1901 213 fg.

T50.2.

King likes his daughter so much that he does not want to marry her to anyone.

References:
FlóresS III 2;
Þiðr I 49, II 71, 111.

T50.2.1.

King unwilling to marry his daughter to a man not her equal.

References:
Friðþj II 5 (FAS II 66);
ÖOdd 68-69 (ch. XX 1-5, FAS II 196, 527).

T51.

Wooing by emissary.

References:
Skírn =
MC 111;
HHj 171;
Gylf ch. 19 (33);
Knytl ch. 88;
ÓláfH ch. 91-92 in Hkr II 176 ff.;
ÓláfTr ch. 193 in FMS II 128, by Odd ch. 33 (25);
HaraldHárf ch. 3 in Hkr I 101;
Ys ch. 48;
HrólfKr 47 ch. 17 (FAS I ch. 24);
RagnarL ch. 5 (4) (FAS I 245);
Sögubr 3-6 ch. 1 (FAS I 363-66);
HrólfG 38 ch. 24 (FAS III 127-28);
GHrólf 267-68 ch. 11;
SturlSt 634, 638-39 ch. 22, 23;
Þiðr I 49-56 (II 71-83), 57-62 (II 87-91), 62-70 (II 94-105), 282-85, II 38-40, 47-60, 111-12, 157, 275-79;
Harð ch. 5;
JarlmH 4-19 ch. 4-19;
ÁsmS 1-2;
SigrgV ch. 7, 22;
SaulusN 85-89 ch. 33;
NikL 7-17 ch. 4-7 (cf. K1372);
Mágus 1-2, 8-9;
Kirial 2-4, 77-80;
Saxo lib. III c. II 8, lib. IV c. I 12, lib. V c. I 6-10, III 23, lib. VI c. IV 13, lib. VIII c. IX 1 etc.;
cf. Reuschel 94-95.

T51.1.

Wooing emissary wins lady's love for himself.

References:
cf. K1094;
K1911.1.9;
K1952.5.
Ívars þáttr Ingimundarsonar in FMS VII 103-04 (Msk 354; FjÍsl 176-77);
Völs ch. 42 (40);
Þiðr II 47-60;
SigFót 1000-01; Úlf 143.

T51.1.1.

Wooing emissary admitted to woman's room.

References:
in disguise he wins the king's confidence, so that he himself sends him to his daughter's room where he wooes her for his king, and they flee together:
 Þiðr I 62-70, II 94-104.

T51.2.

King wooes through his daughter and the princess's maiden.

References:
HálfdBr 585-86 ch. 14.

T52.

Bride purchased.

References:
cf. T136.4.
HálfH XVI st. 59 (FAS II 53-54);
Saxo lib. V c. VIII 1, 3 =
Herrm 354;
cf. HrólfG 74 ch. 44;
Vígl 55 ch. 5;
Völs ch. 12, 13, 29 (27), 31 (29), 40 (38);
SturlSt 640 ch. 24;
Fritzner II 746:
 »mundr«;
Neckel 1932 198 ff., 388 ff.;
Krause 197 ff.;
Weinhold 1882 I 320 ff.

T52.4.

Dowry given at marriage of daughter.

References:
HrólfG 74 ch. 44 (FAS III 185), etc.;
Neckel 1932 198 ff., 388 ff.;
Krause 197 ff.;
Weinhold 1882 I 320 ff.

T55.

Girl as wooer.

References:
cf. H311.
HálfdE XX 12 (FAS III 551);
Yngv 15-16 (cf. 29-30, 43-46);
Bæring 97-106, 109-10, 114-15 ch. 14-19, 23, 28.

T55.8.

Princess declares love by presenting cup of drink at feast.

References:
cf. T34.1.
Ys ch. 37;
Þiðr I 29-30, II 147-49.

T58.

Wooing the strong and beautiful bride.

References:
cf. F565;
G519.1.3;
H332;
Q451.0.3;
T173;
T311.2.
GHrólf 298 ch. 23 ff./
Schröder 1924 582 ff.;
Þiðr II 40-43, cf. I 227-29,

T61.

Betrothal.

References:
cf. Krause 204 ff.

T61.3.

At betrothal maid makes shirt for her lover.

References:
cf. ÖOdd 74 ff. (ch. XXII 5 ff.);
DgF 131.

T61.4.

Betrothal ceremony.

T61.4.5.

Betrothal by gold ring.

References:
cf. H82.4;
T456.1.
Flóam ch. 18;
Vígl 68 ch. 13;
HéðinH 4 ch. 2;
ÁsmVík 6 ch. 2;
cf. Weinhold 1882 I 343;
Bósa 23 ch. 7 (FAS III 209);
gold ring as payment for girl's favors:
 EgÁsm V 12 (FAS III 372).

T61.4.5.1.

Dying lover sends his sweetheart his ring.

References:
ÖOdd 104-05 (ch. XXX 7; FAS II 218-21).

T61.5.

Children born on same night betrothed.

T61.5.2.

Children ten and twelve years old betrothe themselves.

References:
ÁsmVík 6 ch. 2.

T64.

King seeks bride only because counselors (men, friends) insist.

References:
cf. H1381.3.1.
SturlSt 596 ch. 5;
HjÖlv 515 ch. 22;
HrólfG 3, 9 ch. 1, 5 (FAS III 57, 72-74);
SigFót 1000-01;
JarlmH 3-5 ch. 4;
ÁsmS ch. 1;
Mágus ch. 1;
ViktorBl 32 ff. ch. 12;
Saxo lib. V c. I 5;
Tristrams saga *.

T68.

Princess offered as prize.

References:
cf. H331;
Q112.0.4.
EgÁsm II 5 (FAS III 360; HálfdE IV 1-2, V 2 (FAS III 523);
GHrólf 267-68, 274 ch. 11, 15;
Íven XIII 11.

T68.1.

Princess offered as prize to rescuer.

References:
cf. F610.3.4.2.1;
H331;
R111.1.9.
SturlSt 604-05 ch. 8;
EgÁsm II 5 (FAS III 367);
Bósa 37 ch. 10 (FAS III 2l8);
Þiðr II 138-39;
Saxo lib. I c. IV I, lib. VII c. XI 7.

T68.2.

Earl's daughter as reward to knight who helped to kill fierce buffalo.

References:
Þiðr II 138 f.

T69.

Wooing - Miscellaneous motifs.

T69.1.

100 brothers seek 100 sisters as wives. (Seven-seven, fifty-fifty, etc.).

T69.1.1.

Three brothers married to three sisters.

References:
Gautr 7, 54-57 ch. 2 (FAS III 10);
Þiðr II 60-61.

T69.4.

Bashful suitor directs his wooing to an oak.

References:
cf. H13;
K649.6.
HálfH XVI 1-5 (FAS II 57-58).

T70.

The scorned lover.

References:
cf. F610.3.4.2.1;
K1210;
R111.1.9;
T311;
T322.
Skírn 25;
Ragnhildr ríka
 HaraldHárf ch. 8 in FMS X 194;
ÞorstVík 385 ch. 2;
cf. Schlauch 92-93.

T71.

Women scorned in love.

References:
cf. K2111.
Völs ch. 31 (29);
Þiðr II 60-6l, 261;
Sigþ 238-43 ch. 48-50;
Filipó rímur VIII in Th. Wisén: Riddara-rímur, Kbh. 1883, 56-57.

T71.2.

Woman avenges scorned love.

References:
HaraldH ch. 13 in Hkr III 94: Zóe;
HjÖlv 481, 486 ch. 12;
KáraK 25 ch. 11;
and all items ad T418 *.

T72.

Woman won and then scorned.

References:
cf. T141;
T271.
Kristín
 MagnúsBl ch. 1 in Hkr III 31;
SörlaSt 425 ch. 9;
Sigþ 229 ch. 44;
Bevers 243-53 ch 26-28.

T75.

Man scorned by his beloved (or her father).

References:
Almost all items to T311.2 *.
cf. H901;
K1210;
L431;
R18;
T92.9;
T141.
HrólfKr 17-20 ch. 6 (FAS I ch. 7) =
Skjöld ch. 11;
GHrólf 299 ch. 23;
SturlSt 595 ch. 3;
HjÖlv 489 ch. 14;
Þiðr I 49-56, II 71-83;
Sigþ 123-29, 238-39 ch. 10, 48;
ViktorBl 36-37 ch. 12;
cf. Háv 101 =
K525.6.

T75.0.1.

Suitors ill-treated.

References:
cf. K1210;
T311.2.

T75.1.

Scorn of unloved suitor punished.

References:
GHrólf 299 ch. 23.

T75.2.

Scorned lover kills successful one.

T75.2.1.

Rejected suitor's revenge.

References:
cf. R18;
T104.1.
curses princess to marry her father's slayer and her husband's slayer and loose son:
 HálfdB 12 ch. 8.

T80.

Tragic love.

References:
Schlauch 70/
Friðþj.

T81.

Death from love.

References:
cf. F1041.1.1; T211.

T81.6.

Girl kills herself after lover's death.

References:
cf. T211.2.
Herv 2;
Völs ch. 33 (31);
Saxo lib. VII c. VII 14-15 =
Herrm 493;
DgF 20.

T81.7.

Woman dies on hearing of lover's or husband's death.

References:
cf. F1041.1.2.2.

T86.

Lovers buried in same grave.

References:
Herv 14 (FAS I 429) =
ÖOdd 107 (FAS II 223-35; ch. XXXI 6-7).

T86.2.

Lovers die at the same time.

References:
cf. E765.5.
Bevers 267 ch. 37.

T88.

Woman stricken by plague and forsaken by her husband is sought out by unsuccessful lover and dies in his arms.

T88.1.

Love kept up even after one of the parties is married to another.

References:
GunnlO;
Friðþj;
SkáldH ch. 2-12;
cf. Heinzel 139;
Neckel 284 ff.

T90.

Love - miscellaneous motifs.

T91.

Unequals in love.

References:
cf. A188;
A194.6;
F451.10.3;
T110;
T121.

T91.1.

Giant's daughter loves hero.

References:
cf. G530.2;
N812.4;
R10.4.1.
EgÁsm XII 7 ff. (FAS III 390).

T91.1.1.

Giant's daughter has child by hero.

References:
cf. F531.5.7.
KetilH 117-18 ch. 3-4;
BárðSn 23-25 ch. 11-12;
Kjaln ch. 14;
JarlmH 36 ff. ch. 19-23;
Amb 126 ch. 23;
ÚlfU/
cf. ZDPh XXVI 5;
cf. Fær ch. 10 ff.

T91.6.

Noble and lowly in love.

T91.6.2.

King (prince) in love with a lowly girl (peasant's daughter).

References:
cf. T121.8.
HrólfKr 48-60 ch. 18-22 (FAS I ch. 25-30);
Gautr ch. 1-2 (FAS III 8-14), cf. introd. lxxv;
HéðinH 1-9 ch. 1-4.

T91.6.4.

Princess falls in love with lowly boy.

References:
cf. king's daughter and slave:
 Vilm 147 ch. 4 ff.

T92.

Rivals in love.

References:
cf. F610.3.4.2.1;
H335.4.3;
K2220;
R18;
R111.1.9;
T104.1;
T145.3.
Sinfj in BuggeE 202;
Ys ch. 21.

T92.8.

Sisters in love with same man.

References:
EgÁsm XII 1-4 (FAS III 389-90).

T92.10.

Rival in love killed.

References:
cf. H335.4.3;
M149.3.
Kjaln ch. 8;
Völs ch. 10;
HrólfKr 32-34 ch. 12 (FAS I ch. 16);
HálfH III 1-2 (FAS II 27);
HrólfG 5-6 ch. 2 (FAS III 61-62);
EgÁsm XII 1-4 (FAS III 389-90);
Vilm ch. 5;
Dám 85-88 ch. 12;
cf. K1931.11;
ÁsmVík 7 ch. 3.

T92.13.

Older warrior preferred as suitor.

References:
Völs ch. 11;
ÁsmK 85-86 ch. 5 (FAS II 471);
HrólfG 3-5 ch. 2 (FAS III 60);
cf. Olrik 1892b 51.

T96.

Lovers reunited after many adventures.

References:
ÁsmVík 42 ch. 22.

T97.

Father opposed to daughter's marriage.

References:
cf. T50.1-2 *.

T98.

Lovers' flight.

References:
cf. R225.

T99.

Love - additional motifs.

T99.2.

Girl wants to marry lover even if he is mutilated.

References:
ÁnB 350 ch. 6.

T100-199.

Marriage.

T100.

Marriage.

T102.

Hero returns and marries first love.

References:
cf. N681.
HéðinH 1-9 ch. 1-4.

T104.

Foreign king wages war to enforce demand for princess in marriage.

References:
cf. H335.4.
HálfdE XV 7-11 (FAS III 540-41);
Þorgr 6-9, 17-22 ch. 1, 4, 5;
Nitida 33-34 ch. 5;
Vígk II 1 ff. ch. 4.

T104.1.

Rejected suitor wages war.

References:
cf. H335.4.4.
Völs ch. 11-12;
SturlSt 637, 645-46 ch. 23, 27-28;
HrólfG 31-32, 38-40, 59-60 ch. 20-21, 24-25, 35 (FAS III 115-17, 127-30, 166-67);
HálfdE XV 2-5 (FAS 539-40);
Þiðr I 57-62, II 87-93;
Sigþ 180-210 ch. 29-36;
SigFót 1004-06;
FlóresS XI-XVIII;
ÁsmS 5-8;
Kirial 4-6, 80 ff;
cf. Upphaf Gregorii in FMS VII 357.

T104.2.

Victor demands defeated king's daughter (widow) in marriage.

References:
HrólfKr 26-27 ch. 8 (FAS I ch. 11);
HálfdE III 4-5 (FAS III 522);
GHrólf 245-46 ch. 3;
HjÖlv 457 ch. 3;
FlóresS V 5-10;
Amb 14, 62 ch. 3, 11 =
Saxo lib. IV c. II 3;
Saxo lib. VII c. IX 5, cf. lib. VIII c. VII 4/
Herrm 501.

T110.

Unusual marriage.

References:
cf. B600;
T91.

T111.

Marriage of mortal and supernatural being.

References:
cf. F301-302 *;
F451.5.18;
F531.5.7.

T111.1.

Marriage of a mortal and a god.

References:
cf. A188.

T111.4.

God as lover of giantess (18 giantesses).

References:
cf. A164.6.

T121.

Unequal marriage.

References:
cf. J445.2.

T121.8.

King (rich man) weds common girl.

References:
cf. T91.6.2.
RagnarL ch. 5 (4);
ÁsmS 8 a-h.

T130.

Marriage customs.

T131.

Marriage restrictions.

T131.0.1.1.

Father promises that girl may wed only man of her choice.

References:
Herv 7, 95 (FAS I 419, 516);
Völs ch. 29 (27);
ÞorstVík 433-34 ch. 18;
KetilH 125 ch. 4-5;
HrólfG 4 ch. 2 (FAS III 59-60);
Þiðr I 65 (II 96-97);
FlóresS III 8, X 5-6;
RémK 328 ch. 63 (cf. 156 ch. 27);
Dám 69, 72 ch. 6-7.

Tl31.1.

Relative's consent to marriage necessary.

References:
cf. Krause 200 ff.;
Neckel 288 ff.

T131.1.1.

Brother's consent for sister's marriage needed.

References:
Sögubr 14 ch. 5 (FAS I 375);
Friðþj II 5, V 6 (FAS II 66, 71, 489);
GHrólf 358 ch. 37;
Þiðr II 276-78;
Vald 71-72 ch. 2;
Úlf 270-71;
ÞjJón 52 (36) ch. 22;
Sigþ ch. 46.
Also according to Icelandic law and frequently mentioned in the family sagas, when the father is not there;
cf. Weinhold 1882 I 297 ff.;
Krause 200 ff.;
Neckel 286 ff.

T131.1.2.

Father's consent to son's (daughter's) marriage necessary.

References:
cf. Sögubr 9-10 ch. 3 (FAS I 371).

T131.1.2.1.

Girl must marry father's choice.

References:
Þiðr II 113-14;
Vígl 58, 76 ch. 6, 17 ch. 70, 81 ch. 14, 19;
HaraldH 266.

T133.

Travel to wedding.

T133.1.

Faithful servant accompanies bride to new home.

References:
ÖOdd 179 (FAS II 554);
ÞorstVík 387-88 ch. 2.

T133.4.

Bridegroom and his men come for the bride.

References:
HrólfKr 29-30 ch. 11 (FAS I ch. 14);
Völs ch. 3-4 (FAS I 120 ff.);
RagnarL ch. 4 (3) (FAS I 242);
BárðSn 22 ch. 10;
Þiðr II 278-79, 368;
Amb 14 ch. 3;
RémK 366-70 ch. 72.

T135.

Wedding ceremony.

T135.6.

Marriage by drinking festival, »drekka brúðlaup«.

References:
cf. V65.3.
RagnarL ch. 6 (5) (FAS I 250);
Völs ch. 28 (26), 29 (27), 34 (32) (FAS I 188, 210);
HrólfKr 18 ch. 6 (FAS I ch. 7);
Herv in FAS I 455;
Gautr 34 ch. 8 (FAS III 38);
Bósa 44-47, 76, 125-28, 131, 137 ch. 13, 3, 16, 18 (FAS III 221-23 ch. 13);
HálfdE VI 8, XXIV 4 (FAS III 528, 554);
HrólfG 5, 6, 75 ch. 2, 45 (FAS III 61, 187);
ÖOdd 82-83, 186-87 (FAS II 203 (532), 293 (556); ch. XXIV 11, XLIV 11);
EgÁsm XII 8, XVIII 5 (FAS III 391, 405);
BárðSn 33 ch. 15;
SigFót 1001-02;
Álafl XVI 11-21;
JarlmH 24-26, 42-43 ch. 13, 14, 24;
ÁsmVík 32 ch. 15;
ÁsmS 13;
Amb 62, 70 ch. 12;
HéðinH 9 ch. 4;
Úlf 181;
SaulusN 48-49 ch. 20;
cf. Krause 215 ff.

T135.7.

The bride must have someone to give her away, usually her father or brother.

References:
cf. T131.1.
IllGr 659-60 ch. 6;
Álafl XVIII I;
JarlmH 42 ch. 24;
* etc.

T135.8.

Two or more weddings at one time as the end of a tale.

References:
HálfdBr 590 ch. 17;
HrólfG 74-75 ch. 44 (FAS III 185-86 ch. 35);
HálfdE XXIV 2 (FAS III 554);
HjÖlv 517 ch. 22;
SörlaSt 452 ch. 26;
Vígl 80, 91 ch. 18, 21;
Þiðr II 105;
JarlmH 42-43 ch. 24;
ÁsmS 14;
SigrgFr 107 ch. 16;
Sigþ ch. 54;
ViktorBl 48 ch. 15;
Vald 77 ch. 3;
HringH 58-60 ch. 23-24;
Þorgr 31 ch. 5;
Kóngab 20-21;
KáraK 83 ch. 41;
SamsF ch. 14-15, 27;
Part 44-45;
Blómst 44-49 ch. 26-27;
Saxo lib. V c. III 25.

T135.9.

Wedding ceremony in church.

References:
SaulusN 59 ch. 24;
RémK 366-70 ch. 72.

T136.

Accompaniments of wedding.

T136.1.

Wedding feast.

References:
RagnarS 467 ch. 5 (FAS I 360);
Sögubr 5 ch. 1 (FAS I 366);
HjÖlv 458 ch. 3;
KetilH 124 ch. 4;
SigrgV ch. 12, 22;
Vilm 193, 199 ch. 22, 24;
Kirial 10, 85-88, 90-91;
Dám 103 ch. 16.
The feast lasts many days:
 Völs 146-47 ch. 29 (27);
five days:
 Þiðr II 36-38;
seven days:
 RagnarL 121 ch. 4 (3) (FAS I 242);
 Þiðr II 105;
 ÁsmVík 43 ch. 22;
 Álafl XVIII 1-4;
twelve days:
 Sigþ 233 ch. 46;
fourteen days or half a month:
 HálfdBr 586, 590 ch. 14, 17;
 HrólfG ch. 14 in FAS III 105;
 ÁsmVík 32 ch. 15;
 Vald 77 ch. 3;
 HéðinH 9 ch. 4;
 Þorgr 33 ch. 5;
 Úlf 271;
 SaulusN 89 ch. 34;
 ÞjJón 52-53 (36) ch. 20;
 RémK 346-60 ch. 69-70;
 Part 45;
twenty days:
 Herv in FAS I 455;
three weeks:
 Bósa 131 ch. 16;
one month:
 HrólfG 25 ch. 15;
 Bósa 61 ch. 16 (FAS III 232);
 VilhSj 123-24 ch. 58;
 HringH 31 ch. 8;
 Vald 77 ch. 3;
 Þorgr 31, 32 ch. 5;
two months:
 Kóngab 48-50.

T136.3.

Amusements at wedding.

References:
Sturl I 18, 22 ff.:
 »dansleikar, glímur ok sagnaskemtuna«;
SörlaSt 452 ch. 26:
 »með allskonar listiligri skemtan«;
playing, esp. an harp, music:
 Bósa 45-46, 127 ch. 12, 16 (FAS III 221-24);
song, music; storytelling:
 EgÁsm XV 20, XVII 10 (FAS III 400, 404);
BárðSn 33 ch. 15:
 »knútukast«, »glíma«;
playing, singing, and »allzkonar skemtan«:
 Þiðr I 285-86, II 36;
music:
 JarlmH 39-40 ch. 21-22;
tournament:
 VilhSj 123-24 ch. 58;
tournament, music:
 Sigþ 230 ch. 44/
 Kóngab 48-50;
NikL 44 ch. 12;
music, dancing:
 SaulusN 57 ch. 23;
SamsF ch. 9:
 »allrahanda skemtan; tafl ok burtreider, skot ok skylmingar«;
storytelling:
 ÞjJón 65-66 (47) ch. 22;
RémK 349, 351 ff. ch. 69, 72:
 »allra handa listir ok leikar«, tournaments and »söngfæri fyrir þeim leikin«.

T136.3.1.

Dancing at wedding.

References:
Sturl;
SaulusN 57 ch. 23/
cf. Liestøl 1945a, 70 ff.

T136.12.

Marriage odes sung at wedding feast.

References:
cf. T136.3.

T136.4.

Gifts at wedding.

T136.4.1.

Gifts for bridal couple by a special ceremony with the bride on a bridebench.

References:
Bósa 5-6, 43-47, 76 ch. 2, 11-12, 3 (FAS III 195);
EgÁsm XII 9, XV 13-17 (FAS III 391, 399);
GHrólf 359 ch. 37;
SigFót 1001-02.

T136.4.2.

Parting gifts after wedding.

References:
Bósa 61, 76, 131 ch. 16, 3, 16 (FAS III 232);
HrólfG 25 ch. 15 (FAS III 61 ch. 2, 105 ch. 14);
HálfdE XXI 6 (FAS III 552);
HjÖlv 517 ch. 22;
GHrólf 360 ch. 37;
HálfdBr 586, 590 ch. 14, 17;
Þiðr II 105, 278, 286;
SturlSt 604 ch. 8;
JarlmH 43 ch. 24;
SigrgFr 107 ch. 16;
Sigþ 233, 258 ch. 46, 54;
HringH 31 ch. 13;
Amb 160 ch. 32 (31);
HéðinH 9 ch. 4;
Vald 77 ch. 3;
Álafl XVIII 4, 8;
VilhSj 124 ch. 58;
Þorgr 33 ch. 5;
HringT 1;
Úlf 181;
SaulusN 89 ch. 34;
ÞjJón 52-53 (36);
KáraK 75, 84 ch. 35, 41;
Ector ch. 10, 25;
Blómst 49 ch. 27;
RémK 359, 370 ch. 70, 72;
Part 45; SamsF ch. 14, 15.

T137.

Customs following wedding.

T137.2.

Bride and bridegroom conducted to the bridal bed.

References:
Herv in FAS I 444;
Bósa 43-47, 127-28 ch. 11-12, 16 (FAS III 220-24);
EgÁsm XII 10, XV 20 (FAS III 391, 400);
SturlSt 604 ch. 8;
Álafl VIII 2;
SaulusN 57 ch. 23;
RémK 18 ch. 5.

T141.

Assignment of bride to another.

References:
cf. T72.
ÁsmK 83-84 ch. 3 (FAS II 468);
HringH 30 ch. 13;
Saxo lib. I c. IV 1.

T14l.1.

Dying man assigns bride to his brother.

References:
cf. D1812.2.4;
J154;
M255;
P17.11.
cf. dying man (king) assigns widow to his friend, to her lover:
 Eg IX 11/
 Friðþj XII 10-11 (FAS II 97-98, 502)/
 Gould 1922 225.

T141.3.

Hero assigns the bride he has won to another.

References:
Flóam ch. 17.

T145.

Polygamous marriage.

References:
HaraldHárf ch. 21 in Hkr I 126-21 =
ÓláfTr ch. 2 in FMS I 4;
HálfH I 1-6, V 2-4, VI 3 (FAS II 25-30);
cf. ÓláfTr ch. 43 in Hkr I 339;
Neckel 195 ff., 399 ff.

T145.3.

Competition in ale-brewing between king's two wives.

References:
HálfH I 5 (FAS II 25-26)/
cf. H383.4.1.

T146.

Polyandry. Woman with two husbands.

References:
Ls 26 =
Ys ch. 3;
Vries 319.

T150.

Happenings at weddings.

References:
cf. K1371.1;
N681;
R10.4.1.

T151.

Year's respite from unwelcome marriage.

References:
GunnlO 82 ch. 9 (14, XII 6);
GHrólf 245 ff. ch. 3;
cf. ÞorstVík 394 ch. 4.

T151.3.

Other respites from unwelcome marriage.

References:
cf. K1771.6;
T165.
till child is born:
 HrólfKr 26-27 ch. 8 (FAS I ch. 11);
importunate lever cursed to restlessness till girl herself gives him her hand together with the ring and gloves which he robbed (cf. M455.1):
 HálfdE VIII 11-14 (FAS III 531).

T154.

Cruel stepmother enchants stepdaughter on eve of wedding.

References:
GrímL 143 ch. 1.

T160.

Consummation of marriage.

T165.

Girl may remain virgin for three days after marriage.

References:
cf. T151.3.
RagnarL 129 ch. 6 (5) st. 6 (FAS I 250;
Skj II 253);
Saxo lib. IX c. XI 2-4.

T172.

Dangers to husband in bridal chamber.

T172.3.

Bride's monster-father tries to kill husband, but is defeated.

References:
ÞorstB 196 ch. 12.

T173.

Murderous bride.

References:
cf. S63.
cf. JarlmH 36 ch. 19 ff.

T200-299.

Married life.

T210.

Faithfulness in marriage.

References:
cf. H1187.

T211.

Faithfulness to marriage in death.

References:
Njála CXXIX 17 ff.;
Harð ch 30;
Ljósv ch. 20;
Andr 85;
cf. LiestølUpph 166-67.

T211.2.

Wife's suicide at husband's death.

References:
cf. F1041.1.2.2;
P16.4.1;
T81.6.
Guðrúnarhvöt 311/
Atlam 104/
Völs ch. 41 (39), cf. 43 (41);
Bevers 243 ch. 21;
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 4/
cf. Herrm 94.

T211.2.1.

Wife throws herself on husband's funeral pyre.

References:
cf. Brynhildr:
 Völs ch. 33 =
 Guðr I 25-27/
 SgFIII 47-48/
 Oddr 19,/
 Nornag 69 ch. 8 (FAS I 355);
EgilSiðuH in FMS V 327-28;
ÁsmS 13-14.

T211.2.1.1.

Wife prefers to be burned together with husband even though she was forced to marry him and she has helped to prepare the revenge.

References:
Völs ch. 8.

T211.4.

Spouse's corpse kept after death.

T211.4.1.

Wife's corpse kept after death.

References:
Snæfriðr:
 Hauks þáttr Hábrókar ch. 5 in FMS X 207-08/
 Ágrip ch. 4 in FMS X 379/
 HaraldHárf ch. 24 in Hkr I 134;
cf. HaraldHárf ch. 1 in FMS X 178;
Saxo lib. XV c. I 1.

T211.8.

Wife unwilling to deceive her husband for the man she loves.

References:
Völs ch. 31 (29).

T211.9.

Excessive grief at husband's or wife's death.

References:
cf. P27.
Þiðr II 279, 297, 299, 301;
Sighv in FMS V 122-23 (FjÍsl 246-47).

T215.

Faithfulness of married couple in misfortune.

T215.7.

Wife travels for years with sick husband in order to have him cured.

References:
Álafl ch. XIII-XVI.

T230.

Faithlessness in marriage.

References:
cf. Þiðr II 120-40;
Neckel 281.

T231.

The faithless widow.

References:
cf. Völs ch. 25 (24):
 Vitrligra ráð er þat, at leggja eigi trúnað sinn á konu vald, þviat þær rjúfa jafnan sin heit«;
Saxo lib. II c. VI 2.

T250.

Characteristics of wives and husbands.

T252.

The overbearing wife.

T252.2.

Cock shows browbeaten husband how to rule his wife.

References:
Flóam ch. 31/
cf. ESveinsson 1929 xviii-ix:
Aarne 670.

T257.

Jealous wife or husband.

T257.2.

Jealousy of rival wives.

References:
cf. T145.3.

T257.9.

Jealous husband spends all his earnings as skillful smith bribing courtiers not to talk to his wife, and at last locks her up in hut in the forest.

References:
Mágus 14-18 ch. 10, cf. introd. xviii.

T271.

The neglected wife.

References:
cf. T72.
Laxd ch. 34;
Njála ch. 11, 21 =
Kersbergen 96.

T280.

Other aspects of married life.

T281.

Sex hospitality.

References:
Host gives his wife (daughter) to his guest as bed companion.
cf. T453.
KetilH 117-18 ch. 3;
IllGr 653 ch. 4;
ÚlfU ch. 1;
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 10.

T281.2.

Sex hospitality given to king.

References:
Jómsv ed. 1882 43 ch. 8;
Gautr 6, 52 ch. 1 (FAS III 8-9);
Þiðr II 203, 326 (= 369).

T300-399.

Chastity and celibacy.

T310.

Celibacy and continence.

T311.

Woman averse to marriage.

References:
cf. D1387;
F565;
T70.
Wahlgren 1 ff.;
Massibil:
 HálfdBr 579 ch. 10.

T311.1.

Flight of maiden to escape marriage.

References:
cf. T321.
GHrólf 296 ch. 21 ff.;
ÁsmS 6.

T311.4.

Maiden queen prefers to fight instead of marrying. She usually scorns or even kills her suitors or sets them difficult tasks.

References:
cf. F565;
H933.2;
L431.
Völs ch. 25 (24);
Bósa 68-76 ch. 2-3, cf. introd. iii;
HrólfG 10 ff. ch. 6-9 (FAS III 68-69, 80-86);
Álafl VI 2-VIII 2;
FlóresS XXVI 11-XXVII 2;
SigrgFr 49-63 ch. 3-6;
Sigþ 102 ch. 3;
NikL 31 ch. 10;
ViktorBl 36, ch. 12;
Nitida 18 ch. 3;
Gibbon 23 ch. 6;
Wahlgren 10 ff.;
Saxo lib. IV c. I 12/
cf. Herrm 292;
Reuschel 91.

T315.

Continence in marriage.

References:
cf. M443.2; T351.

T320.

Escape from undesired lower.

References:
cf. F610.3.4.2.1;
K1223;
R111.1.9;
T455.8.
ÓláfTr ch. 92 in Hkr I 421;
Bæring 85 ff.;
Schlauch 105.

T321.

Escape from undesired lover by miracle.

References:
Sunnifa:
 ÓláfTr ch. 106 in FMS I 224-27, by Odd ch. 30 (21).

T321.5.

Magic sickness (discomfort) prevents lover from raping woman.

References:
cf. D2064.
Amb 44 ch. 9;
Gibbon ch. 7.

T322.

Girl strikes man who tries to kiss her.

References:
cf. Q451.0.3.

T323.

Escape from undesired lover by strategy.

References:
cf. K1223.

T326.

Suicide to save virginity.

References:
cf. M149.2.
cf. Ldb ch. 91;
suicide to escape undesired marriage:
 Herv 2.

T330.

Anchorites under temptation.

T331.

Man unsuccessfully tempted by woman.

References:
cf. Saxo lib. III c. VI 11-12.

T350.

Chaste sleeping together.

References:
Helreið 12;
Knytl ch. 31;
HrólfKr 63 ch. 23 (FAS I 63)/
cf. ESveinsson 1929 xxxiv.

T351.

Sword of chastity.

References:
SgFIII 4, 68;
Völs ch. 33;
GHrólf 303 ch. 24;
SturlSt 605 ch. 9 (stick);
Saxo lib. IX c. XI 3.

T360.

Chastity and celibacy - miscellaneous.

T381.

Imprisoned virgin to prevent knowledge of men (marriage, impregnation).

References:
cf. T50.1;
T97.

T381.1.

Guarded maiden first seen by hero in church.

References:
Þiðr II 48-54.

T400-499.

Illicit sexual relations.

T410.

Incest.

T411.

Father-daughter incest.

References:
cf. A112.1.1;
N365.2.
Gering I 129.

T412.

Mother-son incest.

References:
Gering I 76.

T415.

Brother-sister incest.

References:
Völs ch. 7 (cf. 8);
ÓláfTr ch. 62 in FMS I 113;
Jómsv ch. 1, ed. Cederschiöld, Lund 1875;
Saxo lib. V c. I 3 (?);
cf. Grambo 1954 117: in popular ballads.

T415.5.

Brother-sister marriage.

References:
cf. A164.1.
Gautr 7, 54-57 ch. 2 (FAS III 10).

T418.

Lustful stepmother.

References:
cf. S31.
HrólfKr 49-55 ch. 18-20 (FAS I ch. 25-26);
HjÖlv 515 ch. 22;
Úlf 145-46;
Schlauch 100.

T450.

Prostitution and concubinage.

References:
cf. H588.10;
Q451.5.1.1.
Yngv 11, 16-17, 26/
cf. D2064.

T453.

Getting advice from a woman in bed.

References:
cf. T281.
Atlam 10;
Flóam ch. 19;
Hallfr 101;
ÖOdd 190 (ch. XLVI);
(y.) Bósa 23-25, 39-43, 50-53, 106-09 ch. 7, 11,13, 10 (FAS III 209-10, 219-21, 225-26);
SturlSt 604, 611, 636-38 ch. 9, 11, 22;
HjÖlv 469 ch. 8;
HringH 16-17 ch. 7;
cf. Gautr 6 ch. 1.

T455.

Woman sells favors for particular purpose.

References:
cf. T61.4.5.

T455.1.

Woman sells favors to obtain a jewel.

References:
Sörla 275 (FAS I 392 ch. 1) =
MC 123, 176.

T455.2.

Woman sacrifices her honor to free her husband (brother) from prison.

References:
cf. Álafl XV 7.

T455.8.

Woman sells favors to slave who helps her to escape undesired suitor.

References:
Vilm 147-49 ch. 4, 5.

T460.

Sexual perversions.

T465.

Bestiality. Intercourse of a human being and an animal.

References:
cf. B601;
D1901;
K2115.
HrólfG 40-41 ch. 26 (FAS III 130-32)/
cf. introd. xx-xxi/
Gautr 35 ch. 8 (FAS III 39);
Hrólf Kr 73 ch. 24 (FAS I 74):
 »merarson«;
Hollander 1923 133.

T465.2.

Foal born of Loki after dealing with mythical stallion.

References:
Gylf ch. 25 (42) =
MC 90.

T465.3.

Homocentaurus born as a result of bestiality.

References:
Kirial 11.

T470.

Illicit sexual relations - miscellaneous motifs.

T471.

Rape.

References:
cf. D2064.0.1;
P232.2;
Q243.2.1;
Q411.7;
Q467.4;
T321.5.
ÓláfTr ch. 45 in Hkr I 343;
Flóam ch. 15;
HrólfKr 20-22 ch. 7 (FAS I ch. 8) =
Saxo lib. II c. V 2;
Amb 148-50 ch. 29 (28);
Vilm ch. 7;
Mágus 161 ch. 71;
Saxo lib. V c. I 3, lib. VII c. XI 7.

T475.

Unknown (clandestine) paramour.

T475.2.

Hero lies by princess in magic sleep and begets child.

References:
cf. H81.
Gibbon ch. 13-14;
cf. Sigþ 202-10, 228 ch. 34-36, 43.

T481.

Adultery.

References:
cf. Q241.
GHrólf 299 ff. ch. 23-25;
Þiðr I 147-49;
Kóngab 32;
Amb 140 ch. 25;
Gering I 176 ff.;
Dehmer 116;
Schlauch 85;
Heinzel 38.

T481.5.

King takes subject's wife while her husband is sent away.

References:
Þáttr af Sigurði slefu in Flb I 19-21 (FMS III 83-88) =
ÞórðarH ch. 2;
Þiðr II 158;
DgF 145.

T481.7.

Woman advises husband to kill guest: else she will make him chase husband and marry her instead.

References:
Völs ch. 45 (43) =
RagnarL 113-14 ch. 1 (43).

T500-599.

Conception and birth.

T510.

Miraculous conception.

T511.

Conception from eating.

References:
cf. B635.1.1.

T511.1.

Conception from eating a fruit.

T511.1.1.

Conception from eating apple.

References:
Völs ch. 1-2.

T511.5.

Conception from eating animal.

T511.5.1.

Conception from eating fish.

References:
cf. Dehmer 105.

T511.6.

Conception from eating parts of human being.

T511.6.1.

Conception from eating woman's heart.

References:
Hyndl 4l =
MC 145/
Saussaye 263.

T540.

Miraculous birth.

T541.

Birth from unusual part of person's body.

References:
cf. A1211.3.1;
A642.

T541.12.

Birth from nine mothers.

References:
cf. A112.5.

T550.

Monstrous births.

T551.

Child with extraordinary members (limbs).

References:
cf. B635.2;
C101.

T554.

Woman gives birth to animal.

References:
cf. B635.1.1;
T465.

T563.

Birthmarks.

References:
hairy cheek:
 KetilH 123 ch. 3/
 GrímL 143 ch. 1/
 ÖOdd 161.

T570.

Pregnancy.

References:
cf. D1812.3.3.8.

T574.

Long pregnancy.

References:
Völs ch. 2.

T578.

Pregnant man.

References:
cf. T465.2.
Ls 23;
Loki:
 Hyndl 41 =
 MC 145/
 Saussaye 263.

T580.

Childbirth.

T581.

Place and conditions of childbirth.

T581.1.

Birth of child in forest.

References:
HálfH II 2 (FAS II 26);
Þiðr I 300.

T581.9.

Child born on beach.

References:
ÖOdd 2-5 (ch. 1 3-6; FAS II 162, 504).

T581.10.

Twins born in tent; mother abducted.

References:
Bevers 246-48 ch. 24-26.

T584.

Parturition.

T584.0.1.

Childbirth assisted by magic.

References:
cf. D1501.
Oddr 1 ff.;
Bisk I 615-16, II 167;
Skj II 386-87.

T584.2.

Child removed from body of dead mother.

References:
Völs ch. 2.

T585.

Precocious infant.

References:
cf. F611.3.2.
Magni:
 Skáldsk ch. 25 (17) =
 MC 82.

T585.6.

Newborn child kisses dying mother.

References:
Völs ch. 2.

T585.7.

Precocious hero leaves trade to go to war.

References:
cf. Vsp 32/
Vegt 11.
one or three days old Váli avenges his father:
 Vries 317;
only the child Sigurðr avenges his father:
 Völs ch. 26 (25).

T585.10.

Foresighted child.

References:
Flóam ch. 24.

T590.

Conception and birth - miscellaneous motifs.

T591.

Barrenness or impotence induced by magic.

References:
Amb 170 (82) ch. 35 (34).

T600-699.

Care of children.

T600.

Care of children.

T602.

Weapons and horses procured for boy at his birth.

References:
Herv 85.

T610.

Nurture and growth of children.

References:
cf. K515.

T611.

Suckling of children.

T611.2.

Child miraculously suckled by his father.

References:
Flóam ch. 23;
cf. Dehmer 107.

T615.

Supernatural growth.

References:
cf. F611.3.2.

T615.1.

Precocious Speech.

References:
cf. S341.1.

T640.

Illegitimate children.

T645.

Paramour leaves token with girl to give their son.

References:
cf. H82.3.
Gautr 54 n. (FAS III 9 n.);
ÞorstUxaf 256, 260-61 (FMS III 120-22, 130. FjÍsl 452-53 461-62);
ÁnB 344 ch. 5;
HringH 16-17 (24 ff.) ch. 7;
HéðinH 5, 8 ch. 2, 4;
ÁsmS 8-9;
cf. KetilH 123 ch. 3;
Þiðr I 320;
Christensen 1935 46;
Schlauch 113.

T645.1.

Sword left for posthumous son to kill father's murderer.

References:
cf. N513.2.
cf. Völs ch. 12 (FAS I 146).

T645.2.

»Keep it if it is a girl; send it to me if it is a boy«. Hero leaving girl says this of the prospective child.

References:
ÖOdd 122-23, 125 (FAS II 235-36, 238-39);
HálfdBr 576 ch. 8;
cf. ÁnB 344 ch. 5;
Gautr 6 ch. 1;
Kjaln ch. 14;
Schlauch 115.

T645.4.

Hero leaves bedmate keys to treasure chamber for the son she is supposed to bear.

References:
Þiðr II 326 (369).

T670.

Adoption of children.

References:
ÖOdd 127 (FAS II 242).

T680.

Care of children - miscellaneous motifs.

T682.

Hero a posthumous son.

References:
cf. S312.3;
T645.1.
ÓláfTr ch. 1 in Hkr I 255, ch. 43 in FMS I 66;
Fær ch. 29;
ÞórðarH ch. 1;
Völs ch. 2, 12-13;
HrólfKr 27 ch. 9 (FAS I ch. 12);
SigrgV ch. 17.

T685.

Twins.

References:
cf. T581.10.
Herv 4, 93 (FAS I 416):
 »tveir Haddingjar«;
SigrgV ch. 16, cf. T682.

T687.

Triplets (as heroes).

References:
FlóresS XX 4, XXI, XXII.

V.

Religion.

V0-99.

Religious services.

V0.

Religious services, »blót«.

References:
cf. E748;
S260.
cf. Ys ch. 8;
Sögubr 25 ch. 10 (FAS I 388);
HverN in Flb I 21-22 (FAS II 3-4);
FundNo in Flb I 219 (FAS II 17);
Herv 160 (FAS I 512 n.);
RagnarL ch. 7 (6) (FAS I 250; Skj II B 253);
HrólfKr 35 ch. 13 (FAS I ch. 17);
Friðþj II 7 (FAS II 64, 491);
ÞorvV in Flb I 270 (FMS I 267-68, FjÍsl 490-91);
Sörla 275 (FAS I 391);
GrønbechVFO IV 127 ff.

V1.

Objects of worship.

References:
cf. hero worships neither idol; nor devils, tree nor stone, only trusts himself
 Þorvalds þáttr tasalda in Flb I 382 (FMS II 151)/
 ÖOdd 8, 9, cf. 112, 228 (ch. I 15; FAS II 165, 505);
cf. Hrólfr and his warriors and Arnljótr gellini only trust themselves:
 HrólfKr 96 ch. 32 (FAS I ch. 48)/
 ÓláfH ch. 215 in Hkr II 473.

V1.2.

Worship of spirits.

V1.2.1.

Worship of fairies, »álfar«.

References:
cf. E748.
Sighv in Skj I 221 =
ÓláfH ch. 91 in Hkr II 170, ch. 86 in FMS IV 187 (FjÍsl 227);
cf. Vries 373;
Ström 1952 17.

V1.2.3.

Worship of »dísir«, Dísablót.

References:
cf. E748.
Krákumál st. 29 in Skj I 656 (FAS I 310);
VígaGlúm ch. 6;
Ys ch. 29;
Herv 44, 91, 122 (FAS I 413, 454);
Friðþj V 2, IX 4 ff. (FAS II 85-87);
cf. Vries 375.

V1.3.

Worship of ancestors.

References:
Óláfs þáttr Geirstaðaálfs in FMS X 209-15;
Herv 1, 89-90 (FAS I 411-12, 513);
BárðSn 12, 13 ch. 6 (cf. 16-17 ch. 8-9).

V1.4.

Worship of heavenly bodies.

V1.4.2.

Worship of the sun.

References:
cf. A220;
M114.

V1.6.

Worship of elements of nature.

References:
cf. A284.

V1.6.1.

Worship of earth. cf. A400.

V1.6.1.1.

Worship of mountains and hills.

References:
cf. E481.3.1;
F451.4.1.11;
F759;
M114.
Árhaugr, »til árs«:
 KetilH 133 ch. 5;
the cliff Tröllarkirkja:
 BárðSn 7 ch. 4;
Vries 101.

V1.6.2.

Worship of water.

References:
cf. A420;
V11.2;
V134.
Kjaln ch. 2:
 »blótkelda«/
 cf. Vries 131.

V1.6.4.

Worship of minerals and metals.

V1.6.4.1.

Sacred stones.

References:
cf. E481.3.1;
F451.1.12;
M114.2;
V11.3.

V1.7.

Worship of trees and plants.

References:
cf. V114.
Vries 101.

V1.7.1.

Sacred tree.

References:
roan-tree:
 Sturl I 5/
 cf. A2711.5;
Vries 41.

V1.8.

Worship of animals.

References:
cf. A132;
V12.4.
MC 216;
Olrik-E 160 ff.

V1.8.1.

Cow worship.

References:
ÓláfTr in Flb I 375 (FMS II ch. 197, by Odd ch. 43 (33));
RagnarL. ch. 8 (7)- 10 (9)/
cf. B741.3.

V1.8.1.1.

Ox (bull) worship.

References:
cf. V12.4.4.
HjÖlv 498-501 ch. 15;
SturlSt 637 ch. 22;
ÞorstUxaf 261 (FMS III 132-33, FjÍsl 463-64).

V1.8.2.

Horse worship.

References:
cf. D1380.3.1;
V12.4.9.
Vatnsd XXXIV 6;
Völsa þáttr in Flb II 331-36, ÁsmFl 176ff./
cf. Heusler 1903 25 ff.;
Olrik-E 166.

V1.8.3.

Dog worship.

References:
cf. B292.10.

V1.8.4.

Swine worship.

References:
cf. A136.1.1;
M114.3;
V12.4.3.
ÓláfH ch. 36 in FMS IV 57;
HrólfKr 85 ch. 28 (FAS I ch. 42);
Vilm 151 ch. 7.

V1.8.5.

Wolf worship.

References:
Ector ch. 9.

V1.11.

Worship of idols.

V1.11.3.

Worship of wooden idols, »skurðgoð«, »trémenn«.

References:
cf. V356.
ÓláfTr ch. 167, 172-73, 184 in FMS II 44, 73-75 ( = Ögmundar þáttr dytts ok Gunnars helm. in Flb I 37-39; FjÍsl 519-23), 108;
ÓláfH ch. 107-09, 112 in Hkr II 219 ff., 232, ch. 107 in FMS IV 242;
Hallfr 65;
EiríkV ch. 4 in FAS III 672 (cf. Flb I 35);
Stefnis þáttr Þorgilssonar in Flb I 286-87 (FjÍsl 307-08);
Þorv in Flb I 270 (FjÍsl 490-91 and FMS I 267);
RagnarL ch. 20 (21) (FAS I 298-99, Skj II 261);
ÖOdd 115 n. (FAS II 228);
Friðþj IX 6-8 (FAS II 86-87, 497);
Bósa 29-30 ch. 8 (FAS III 213);
Flov 193 ch. 13;
Bæring 99-100 ch. 17;
Saxo lib. XIV c. XXXIX 3 465;
Vries 114, 140.

V10.

Religious sacrifices.

References:
cf. S260.
Fjölsv 39-40.

V11.

Power to which sacrifice is made.

V11.2.

Sacrifice to sea.

References:
cf. S264;
V1.6.2.
ÖOdd 39 (ch. X 5-6; FAS II 180, 515-16).
cf. Olrik-E 419 ff.

V11.2.2.

Sacrifice to waterfall.

References:
Ldb ch. 19:
 »leifar«.

V11.3.

Sacrifice to stone.

References:
cf. V1.6.4.1.
Ldb ch. 288;
Eyrb ch. X 8;
Harð ch. 38;
Vries 100;
Olrik-E 219, 339 ff.

V11.5.

Sacrifice to wind.

References:
cf. A282.
Gautr 28 ch. 7 (FAS III 31-32).

V12.

Nature of sacrifice.

V12.2.

Jewels as sacrifice to sea.

References:
cf. ÖOdd 39 (ch. X 5-6; FAS II 180, 515-16).

V12.4.

Animals as sacrifice.

V12.4.3.

Pig as sacrifice.

V12.4.3.1.

Hog as sacrifice.

References:
cf. V1.8.4.
Herv 54-55, 129 (FAS I 462-63 (n.);
Vries 98, 265, 266.

V12.4.4.

Ox (bull) as sacrifice.

References:
cf. V1.8.1.
Eg ch. 65;
VígaGlúm ch. 9/
cf. Ström 1952 12;
Brandkrossa þáttr ed. Austf 186;
ÓláfH ch. 107 in Hkr II 219 (FMS IV 234, Flb II 184);
ÓláfTr ch. 215 in FMS II 193 (Flb I 420);
Flóam ch. 21;
Bósa 26-28, 108-12 ch. 8, 10-11;
Gautr 10-11, 60-61 ch. 2 (FAS III 13-14);
ÞorstUxaf 249 (FMS III 105-06, FjÍsl 439);
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 12, lib. XIV c. XXXIX 4;
cf. Ldb 140 n.:
 »blótnaut«;
Herv in FAS I 425;
Vries 99, 265.

V12.4.5.

Goat as sacrifice.

References:
cf. to Thor:
 EgÁsm XII 4, XIII 1 (FAS III 390, 391);
Vries 100, 128, 205.

V12.4.9.

Horse as sacrifice.

References:
cf. V1.3.2.
AriÍ ch. 7;
HrafnkelF ch. 3 ff;
cf. Liestøl 1945b 59-66/
Ström 1952 15;
HákonG ch. 17-18 in Hkr I 192-94;
ÓláfH ch. 107 in Hkr II 219(FMS IV 234, Flb II 184);
Herv 159-60 (FAS I 511-12 n.);
cf. permission to eat horsemeat:
 ÓláfH ch. 59 in FMS IV 109 =
 ÓláfTr ch. 229 in FMS II 242, by Odd ch. 41 (32);
 Vries 97, 265.

V12.5.

Gold as sacrifice to false wooden god.

References:
Ögmundar þáttr dytts ok Gunnars helm, in Flb I 337-39 =
ÓláfTr ch. 172-73 in FMS II 73-75 (FjÍsl 519-23);
cf. LiestølNT

V12.6.

Thrall as sacrifice.

References:
Úlfh ch. 6.

V17.

Purpose of sacrifice.

V17.1.

Sacrifice for a good year, crops.

References:
cf. S263.1;
V1.6.1.1.

V17.3.

Sacrifice to get help in danger. Sacrifice for victory.

References:
cf. Erling:
 Jómsvíkingadrápa ed. Skj II 7/
 ÓláfTr ch. 42 in Hkr I 337, ch. 90 in FMS I 174(Flb I 191 ch. 154), by Odd ch. 18 (12)/
 Jómsv ch. 44 (34)/
 Saxo lib. X c. IV 2;
Orkn ch. 8;
EgÁsm VIII 5 (FAS III 379);
Bæring 99-100 ch. 17;
cf. sacrifice for victory:
 Vries 145, 169.

V17.4.

Sacrifice for good weather.

References:
cf. S264.1;
V12.2.

V17.4.1.

Sacrifice to get snow and good conditions for skiing.

References:
HverN in Flb I 21 (FAS II 3).

V17.5.

Sacrifice to get knowledge.

V17.5.1.

Sacrifice to find out where abducted daughter is.

References:
FundNo in Flb I 219 (FAS II 17).

V17.6.

Sacrifice in order that king may live 300 years.

References:
Hálfdan gamli (cf. M360):
 Skáldsk ch. 81 (64) =
 Flb I 24 (FAS II 8).

V20.

Confession of sins.

V21.

Confession brings forgiveness of sin.

V21.7.

Confession brings healing.

References:
Bisk I 121;
cf. suppl. to ÓláfH in FMS V 218-19.

V29.

Confession - Miscellaneous motifs.

V29.1.

Search for confessor. Great sinner sent from one confessor to another. All say that his sins are too great for forgiveness. Finally he succeeds.

References:
Gering I 31, II 19-23/
Aarne 756 C.

V30.

Sacrament.

V32.

Host miraculously given when it is refused a man by the priest.

References:
Bisk II 229 = Gering I 92.

V39.

Sacrament - miscellaneous motifs.

V39.2.

Wicked woman unable to endure presence of host at mass.

References:
cf. F302.6.

V40.

Mass.

V41.

Masses work miracles.

References:
kills fox, »melrakki«:
 Bisk II 137-38.

V50.

Prayer.

V52.

Miraculous power of prayer.

References:
cf. D1766.1;
D2140.1;
D443.2;
ÓláfTr ch. 106 in FMS I 227, by Odd ch. 30 (21)/
cf. R315.2;
ÓláfH ch. 179 in Hkr II 416;
HaraldH ch. 56 in Hkr III 152.

V52.3.

Prayer before battle brings victory.

References:
Bragð 53 ch. 5.

V52.4.

Objects supplied through prayer.

References:
cf. D1766.1.8;
D2105.

V52.8.

Prayer brings death to enemy.

References:
Flov 194 ch. 13.

V60.

Funeral rites.

References:
cf. E400-599.

V61.

Various ways of disposing of dead.

References:
cf. E430.
Weinho1d 474 ff.

V61.1.

Dead placed on boat.

References:
Sinfj in BuggeE 202 =
Völs ch. 10;
Baldr:
 Gylf ch. 33 (49) =
 MC 130;
Laxd ch. 7;
Svarfd ch. 26;
Ldb ch. 122, 164;
Ys ch. 23;
ÁnB 354 ch. 6;
BárðSn 38, 42 ch. 18, 20;
Mágus 33-34 ch. 18;
Saxo lib. III c. II 11, lib. V c. VIII 1 (Frotho's law), lib. VIII c. V 1;
Vries 28;
Weinhold 478-80, 483-84.

V61.2.

Dead burned on pyre.

References:
cf. E431.13;
E446.2;
P16.4;
T211.2.
Prologus to Hkr;
Ys ch. 8 ff.;
Helreið/
SgFIII 66-70/
Guðrúnarhvöt 20 in SæmE 258 ff./
Völs ch. 33/
Nornag 69 ch. 8 (FAS I 333, Flb I 355);
RagnarL ch. 18 (19);
Saxo lib. III c. II 11, lib. V c. VIII 1;
cf. Vries 16 ff., 26, 29;
Weinhold 480 ff.

V61.3.

Coffin buried upright.

V61.3.0.3.

Man buried upright beneath kitchen stairway in order that he may watch his family.

References:
Laxd ch. 17;
cf. HjÖlv 510 ch. 21:
 »hallarveggjum undir«.

V61.4.

Head buried one place, body another.

References:
cf. D1380.3.
HálfdS ch. 9 in Hkr I 97, ch. 7 in FMS X 175-76.

V61.5.

King buried in his war car.

References:
Sögubr 24 ch. 9 (FAS I 386-87)/
cf. Saxo lib. VII c. V. 1 =
Herrm 551;
Brynhildr:
 Helreið in BuggeE 260 =
 Nornag 69 ch. 8 (FAS I 333);
Weinhold 483.

V61.6.

Christian buried in stone coffin.

References:
Atlam 103 (?) =
Völs ch. 40 (33);
Ágrip ch. 6 in FMS X 384;
ÖOdd 196-97 (ch. XLVI 8-9; FAS II 301, 322, 558-59);
Yngv 46;
Dám# 88, 89, 104-05, 107 ch. 12, 13, 17.

V61.8.

Burial in grave-mound.

References:
cf. E481.3
HHu II in BuggeE 198;
Dropl ch. 11;
Eyrb ch. 37;
Laxd ch. 28;
GíslaS ch. 14;
GullÞ ch. 14;
Hell 9, 34, 35 ch. 6, 15, 16;
HrafnkelF ch. 8;
Ldb ch. 25, 38, 39, 74, 90, 92, 122, 125 (= BárðSn 13 ch. 6), 131, 134, 169, 369, 12 n., 142 n.;
Hkr Prologus;
Ys ch. 8, 23ff.;
ÞorstB 197 ch. 12;
ÞorstUxaf 214 (FMS III 101; FjÍsl 396; (Ísl. Forns III (1883) 129));
Svaða þáttr (Ísl. Forns III (1883) 436) (FMS II 195);
Ágrip ch. 6 in FMS V 384;
Svarfd ch. 7;
Flóam ch. 8, 9, 18;
ÞórðarH ch. 13, 19, 20;
Óláfs þáttr Geirstaðaálfs in FMS X 212;
ÓláfTr in Flb I 403;
Herv 14, 101 (FAS I 429, 448, 489, 499, 508-09, 517);
Sögubr 24 ch. 9 (FAS I 386-87);
Uppl 456-57 ch. 1-2 (FAS I 104-05);
Völs ch. 1 (FAS I 115), cf. 2, 84, 116;
RagnarS ch. 4, 5 in Hb 465, 467 (FAS I 356, 360);
HrólfKr 107 ch. 34 (FAS I ch. 52);
ÖOdd 16-17, 76-77, 94-95, 101, 105-06, 186-87 (ch. III 1-2, XXIII 3, XXVIII 1, XXIX 16, XXX 8, XLIV 10; FAS II 169 (508), 200 (530), 209 (535-36), 215, 221-22, 292 (556));
HálfH IV 3, VI 4 (FAS II 28, 30);
Friðþj I 8-11, XII 12 (FAS II 65, 98, 488-89);
ÁnB 340, 354 ch. 4, 6;
ÞorstVík 410 ch. 11;
GHrólf 246, 321, 332, 344, 348 ch. 3, 29, 31, 33, 34;
HjÖlv 510 ch. 21;
HálfdBr 587-88 ch. 15;
SörlaSt 433 ch. 14;
HrólfG 46 ch. 28 (FAS III 139; 71 ch. 5);
EgÁsm VI 10 ff., XII 2(FAS III 376-78, 389), cf. introd. xxv-ix;
Vígl 73-74 ch. 16;
ViktorBl in ZDPh XXVI 13-14;
HálfdB 10 ch. 6;
SkáldH 30 ch. 9;
GunnarK 245;
VestfjGr 169;
Amb 178 ch. 38 (37);
Úlfh ch. 3;
AtlaÓ 18-19 ch. 15;
Villif 85 ch. 40;
Stark 102 ch. 26;
Saxo lib. I c. VIII 17, lib. III c. III 7-8, c. IV 15, lib. IV c. II 4, lib. V c. VIII 1, etc.;
cf. Vries# 18, 26;
Weinhold 490 ff.

V61.8.2.

Person still alive goes into his grave-mound.

References:
Agnarr:
 GullÞ ch. 3/
 HálfdE XXVI 14 (FAS III 558);
Herlaugr:
 HaraldHárf ch. 6 in FMS 186;
Rakni:
 BárðSn 38 ch. 18;
Andr 85.

V61.9.

Lion buried in stone cave with gold letters.

References:
VilhSj 119 ch. 56.

V64.

Money tied on corpse thrown overboard from ship in order to secure burial.

V64.1.

Shipwrecked each get a piece of the chief's gold ring in order to have gold with them in death.

References:
Friðþj VI 13 (FAS II 78, 493 n.);
cf. Gautr 9 ch. 2 (FAS III 12):
 »eigi gott at fara snauðr til Óðins«;
Weinhold 493.

V65.

Commemoration of death.

V65.2.

Drinking festival in memory of the dead, »drekka erfi«.

References:
Sinfj in BuggeE 202,;
Atlam 75 in BuggeE 304;
Völs ch. 10, 40 (38), 43 (41);
RagnarL ch. 19 (20) (FAS I 294-95);
Herv 36, 85-88, 141-45 (FAS I 490-95);
Sögubr 14 ch. 5 (FAS I 376);
HrólfG 25 ch. 16 (FAS III 71-72, 105, 112);
ÖOdd 26, 107-08 (ch. IV, XXXI 8; FAS II 174, 223-24);
KetilH 122 ch. 3;
GHrólf 349 ch. 34;
SörlaSt 433 ch. 14;
HjÖlv 456 ch. 2;
IllGr 659 ch. 6;
Þiðr II 358;
Egils þáttr Síðu-Hallssonar ok TófaV in FMS V 327-28;
ÞorstB 183 ch. 5;
Úlf 158;
HringH 29 ch. 12;
Vilm 199 ch. 24;
NikL 3-6 ch. 1, 3;
Andr 84, 85;
Saxo lib. III c. II 11, III 1;
in family sagas as:
 Eyrb ch. 54/
 Laxd ch. 27/
 Svarfd ch. 11/
 etc./
 cf. GrønbechVFO IV 126;
Weinhold 500.

V65.3.

Wedding and funeral festival on same time.

References:
ÖOdd 186-87 (ch. XLIV 11; FAS II 293, 556);
Friðþj XII 12 (FAS II 98, 502).

V65.4.

Professional mourning.

V65.4.1.

Funeral song sung over dead.

V67.

Accompaniments of burial.

References:
cf. P16.4;
V115.

V67.1.

Ornaments, weapons, etc. buried with hero.

References:
HrafnkelF 137 ch. 10;
Svarfd ch. 7, 11;
Ágrip ch. 6 in FMS X 384;
ÓláfTr ch. 29 FMS I 47;
Óláfs þáttr Geirstaðaálfs FMS IV 27, X 215;
ÞorstB 197-98 ch. 12-13;
HrólfKr 107 ch. 34 (FAS I ch. 52);
EgÁsm VI 10, VII 11 (FAS III 376, 378-79);
ÖOdd 101, 106 (ch. XXIX 16, XXXI 1; FAS II 215, 222);
Friðþj XII 12 (FAS II 98);
GHrólf 246, 348 ch. 3, 34;
HálfdB 10 ch. 6;
Villif 85 ch. 40;
ViktorBl in ZDPh XXVI 13-14;
Andr 79, 84;
Weinhold 493.

V67.2.

Shoes buried with the dead.

References:
GíslaS XlV 2, XVIl 11;
MC# 305.

V67.3.

Treasure buried with the dead.

References:
cf. N511.1.1; V67.1.

V67.4.

Men buried with dead chief.

References:
cf. P16.4.

V67.4.1.

Captain buried with his crew.

References:
cf. P16.4.

V67.5.

Animals buried with the dead.

References:
cf. P16.4.2.
SgFIII 67 =
Völs ch. 33;
MC 305.

V68.

Preparations for burial.

References:
Vatnsd XI 2;
Völs ch. 22 (21), 40 (38)/
cf. Atlam 103;
HálfdE V 20 (FAS III 526);
EgÁsm VII 11 (FAS III 378);
Yngv 28-30;
Þiðr II 257-58, 268;
cf. Kålund 1870 367 ff.;
Lagerholm 33.

V68.2.

Dead washed and hair combed.

References:
Sigrdr 34.

V68.3.

Dying hero wants to be buried in the clothes of his brother who killed him.

References:
ÁsmK 99 ch. 8 (FAS II 485-86 ch. 9 st. 4).

V68.4.

Dead is undressed.

References:
GHrólf 245 ch. 3.

V69.

Funeral rites - miscellaneous.

V69.1.

All dead are buried after battle.

References:
Sigrdr 33;
Bósa 14 ch. 5 (FAS III 201);
HrólfG 46 ch. 28 (FAS III 139);
Yngv 27, 41;
cf. Dropl ch. 6;
Saxo lib. IV c. I, lib. V c. VIII 1, lib. VI c. IX 19.

V69.2.

Hero buried as unknown merchant in foreign country.

References:
Þiðr II 397 (Sweden).

V70.

Religious feasts and fasts.

V70.1.

The first day of summer.

References:
HálfdBr 576 ch. 8;
ÖOdd 124 (FAS II 237);
Friðþj XI 2 (FAS II 90);
SigrgFr 78, 79 ch. 9, 10;
Kóngab 27, 33;
KáraK 62, 70, 71, ch. 31, 34, 35;
Saga af Jökli Búasyni 81 in Kjaln;
cf. Olrik-E 608, 614 ff.

V70.2.

Whitsuntide.

References:
Konr 70-73 ch. 9, 10;
RémK 365 ch. 7.

V70.3.

Midsummer.

References:
Bæring 115 ch. 28;
Olrik-E 608, 666 ff.

V70.4.

Harvest-festival.

References:
VígaGlúm ch. 27:
 haustþing;
Sögubr 25 ch. 10:
 »blót i Skírings-sal«;
cf. Olrik-E 710 ff.

V71.

Sabbath.

References:
ÓláfH ch. 190 in Hkr II 437.

V72.

Christmas.

References:
VígaGlúm ch. 1, 2, 4;
Þiðranda þáttr in Flb I 419-20 (FMS II 193-95);
ÞorstS in FMS VI 100;
Vries 136;
Olrik-E 116, 902 ff.

V80.

Religious services - miscellaneous.

References:
cf. T130.

V81.

Baptism.

References:
cf. V332.
Sighv in Flb II 264 (FMS IV 274, FjÍsl 239-40).

V86.

Sign of the cross.

References:
cf. D1361.41;
D1766.6.4;
E434.8;
G271.2.1;
G303.16.3.1.
Hallfr 93;
ÓláfTr ch. 213, 216 in FMS III 184, 206;
Bisk II 20, 35, 95;
Yngv 40.

V86.3.

Punishment for profane use of the cross.

References:
cf.Q222.6.

V86.8.

Power of the crucifix.

References:
cf. D1621;
E443.4;
G303.16.3.
OddÓláfTr ch. 73 (61);
HaraldH ch. 6 in FMS VI 143;
BárðSn 40 ch. 18;
Yngv 40-41;
Gering I 239:
 lays pursuing ghost.

V100-199.

Religious edifices and objects.

V110.

Religious buildings.

V111.

Churches.

References:
cf. B155;
D1314;
F531.6.6;
M266.

V111.2.

Stones for building church (chapel) miraculously supplied.

References:
cf. D1552.

V111.4.

Church protected by miracles.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 133 in FMS I 268-69.

V112.

Temples.

References:
ÞorstUxaf 249 (FMS III 105-06, FjÍsl 439);
Herv 88, 143 (FAS I 493, Skj II B 271);
Friðþj 2-3 ch. I 2 ff., IX-X (FAS II 63ff.);
SturlSt 624 ch. 17-18;
Bósa 25, 107 ch. 8, 10 (FAS III 213-15);
AtlaÓ 15-16 ch. 12;
Vries 105.

V113.

Shrines.

References:
cf. D1316;
D1566.2;
N514.
ÓláfK ch. 6 in Hkr III 230 (cf. V221.2);
MagnúsB ch. 21 in Hkr III and 259 (cf. D2158.2);
ÓláfH ch. 237 in FMS V 120 (= Skj I 245).

V114.

Sacred groves.

References:
cf. V1.7.
Ldb ch. 284:
 »blóta lund«;
cf. Vries 101.

V115.

Church bells.

References:
cf. G304.2.4.1;
V222.6.

V120.

Images.

References:
cf. D1620;
V86.

V127.

Image of deity in wood (stone).

References:
cf. V1.11.3.

V130.

Other sacred objects connected with worship. cf. Q222.6.

V132.

Holy water.

References:
cf. D1500.1.18.3;
D1505.5;
D1551;
D1566.1.7;
D1566.2;
E80;
E443.9;
F451.9.1;
G273.1.1.
Skj II 386-88, 442;
Bisk I 418, 446, 609, II 79, 110, 129, 130, 135, 176-78, 180, 182, 185, 247-49.

V134.

Sacred wells.

References:
cf. D1500.1.1;
V1.6.2.
Bisk I 595, 606, 616, II 18, 130;
Vries 101;
MC 214.

V140.

Sacred relics.

References:
cf. V221.0.1.

V143.

Saint's bones for lack of worship remove themselves from church.

References:
cf. D1641.

V152.

Stone or wooden crosses.

References:
Ldb ch. 147 (97, 84), 304 (257, 221);
Bisk I 607-08, II 81, 87-88;
Skj I 379;
cf. Fritzner II 251-53.

V200-299.

Sacred persons.

V220.

Saints (and other holy men).

References:
cf. B771.2;
D1563.1.5;
D1567.1;
D1641;
D1766.1.2;
D1810.0.3.2;
D1812.0.2;
D2140.1;
F694;
F1061.4;
H1233.3.3;
N6.3;
N848;
R121.6;
R165.

V221.

Miraculous healing by saint.

References:
cf. D1500.1.9.2;
D2161;
E121.4;
F952.
Sturl I 229;
ÓláfH ch. 189, 240, 245 in Hkr II 437, 514, 521, ch. 179, 261 in FMS V 39, 153, suppl. in FMX V 214;
HaraldH ch. 57 in Hkr III 152;
MagnúsB ch. 22 in Hkr III 260;
MagnúsS ch. 30 in Hkr III 309;
IngaK ch. 24-25 in Hkr III 382-85;
Knytl ch. 77 (FMS XI 308);
Þórhalls þáttr knapps in Flb I 439-41 (FMS II 229-32);
EgilSíðuH in Flb II 145 (FMS V 325-26, FjÍsl 20-21);
Bisk I 97, 115-24, 178-202, 208-09, 251-56, 259-60, 304 ff., 357, 438, 451, 456-61, 606-07, 611, 613-18, 644, II 20, 22-29, 79, 95, 157, 168-75, 172-73;
BárðSn 38 ch. 18;
worm taken out of woman:
 Hemings þáttr ch. 16 in Hb 334-36;
Gering I 59.

V221.0.1.

Relics of saint cure disease.

References:
Orkn ch. 52, 56-57;
Bisk II 89, cf. 145-46.

V221.2.

Saint restores dumb man's speech.

References:
cf. D1507.
Skj I 433, 436, 437;
ÓláfH ch. 261 in FMS V 153, suppl. 222;
ÓláfK ch. 6 in Hkr III 230;
Bisk I 469-70.

V222.

Miraculous manifestation acclaims saint.

References:
cf. F1061.
Bisk II 39;
Gering I 46/
cf. D1622.

V222.1.

Marvelous light accompanying saint.

References:
cf. F1061.
Sturl I 228, 229;
ÓláfH ch. 18 in FMS IV 32;
OddÓláfTr ch. 51 (38);
Sunnifa's head:
 ÓláfTr ch. 107 in FMS I 228, by Odd ch. 30 (21);
Bisk I 460, II 15, 29;
BárðSn 43 ch. 20;
cf. miraculous light on saint's corpse:
 Skj I 432 =
 ÓláfH ch. 222 in FMS V 98.

V222.6.

Bell sounds at approach of saint.

References:
cf. as a sign from heaven:
 Skj I 301 =
 MagnúsG ch. 27 in Hkr III 48.

V222.6.1.

Church bells ring without aid of human hands at death of holy person.

References:
Sturl II 41, 491;
at bishop's funeral:
 Bisk II 158.

V223.

Saints have miraculous knowledge.

References:
cf. D1812;
M301.5.
Bisk I 566-67, 570, 807, II 14, 104, 136-37, 146-48, 156, 186.

V226.

Saints as hermits.

References:
Sunnifa:
 ÓláfTr ch. 106 in FMS I 226, by Odd ch. 30 (21).

V227.

Saints have divine visitors.

References:
cf. ÞórNef in FMS V 319 (FjÍsl 362-63);
EiríkV 35 ch. 5 (FAS III 673 ch. 4).

V229.

Saints - miscellaneous.

V229.3.

Saint banishes snakes.

References:
cf. D2176.1.
cf. bishop banishes mice:
 Bisk I 205-06, 271, 293.

V230.

Angels.

References:
cf. M301.10.;
N814.

V231.

Appearance of angel.

References:
EiríkV 34-35 ch. 4 (FAS III 670-73).

V235.

Mortal visited by angel.

References:
Bisk II 153;
Gering I 303-05.

V236.

Fallen angels become fairies (dwarfs, trolls).

References:
cf. Gylf ch. 20 (34).

V238.

Guardian angel.

References:
cf. E748;
F403.2.2.2.

V250.

The Virgin Mary.

References:
Bisk I 438, 793, II 18-19, 131, 151-55, 167;
Dám 90-107 ch. 13-18;
forces devils to disguise as monks and give shelter to monks who have lost their way in the forest:
 Gering I 147.

V252.

Virgin Mary defends innocent accused.

References:
Bisk I 793.

V300-399.

Religious beliefs.

V330.

Conversion from one religion to another.

References:
cf. M266.

V331.

Conversion to Christianity.

References:
Ldb ch. 3;
Skj I 158-59;
ÓláfTr ch. 76 in FMS I 137-38;
Þórhalls þáttr knapps in Flb I 439-41 (FMS II 229-32);
OrmSt in Flb I 529 (FMS III 222, FjÍsl 215);
EgilSiðuH 141-48 (FMS V 321-29, FjÍsl 15);
EiríkV 30-32 ch. 2 (FAS III 662-67);
Yngv 43 ch. 12;
Sigþ ch. 3;
Amb 64-70, 164 ch. 12, 34 (33);
Þiðr II 358;
Bevers 209-67, esp. ch. 34-35;
Flov 124-208.

V331.1.

Conversion to Christianity through miracle: usually because the adversary's god turns out to be the stronger.

References:
Njála ch. 103;
ÓláfTr ch. 27 in Hkr I 302, ch. 70 in FMS I 129, by Odd ch. 15, ch. 235 in FMS II 267-74;
ÞórNef in FMS V 319 (FjÍsl 362-63)/
cf. H221.2/
V356;
ÞorvV in FMS I 261-64 (FjÍsl 482-87);
Þiðr II 362;
BárðSn 38-45 ch. 18-21;
cf. ÓláfTr ch. 60 in FMS I 107, ch. 173, 253 in FMS II 75, 325, by Odd ch. 73 (61);
OrmSt 529-30 (FMS III 222, 224, FjÍsl 215, 218);
Ögmundar þáttr dytts ok Gunnars helmings in Flb I 338 (FMS II 75, FjÍsl 521-22);
man promises to convert to Christianity or to go on pilgrimage if God helps him in difficulty (cf. M266):
 Hávarð ch. 11.

V331.2.

Conversion to Christianity on pain of death.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 204 in FMS II 167, cf. ch. 225 FMA II 222 (Flb I 436), by Odd ch. 26 (17);
Fær ch. 31;
RémK 308-10 ch. 60-61.

V332.

Baptism of heathen.

References:
ÞorstB 195-97 ch. 12;
Tóka 137-38 (FMS V 303);
Nornag 48, 76-78 ch. 1, 9-10 (Flb I 346, 357-58; FAS I 314, 339-41);
ÖOdd 112-14 (ch. XXXIII, FAS II 226-48, 537-38);
EiríkV 32 ch. 2 (FAS III 662-67, 671);
BárðSn 36-37 ch. 17;
ÁsmFl 176;
Part 26;
cf. Völs ch. 13;
Herv 14, 102 (FAS I 429-30, 517);
RagnarL ch. 7 (6) (FAS I 251);
ÖOdd 4-5, 126 (FAS II 162, 504; ch. I 6);
BárðSn 2, 24 ch. 1, 11;
Steins þáttr Skaptasonar in Flb II 264 (FMS IV 318; FjÍsl 315);
ÞorstTj Flb III 433 (FjÍsl 432);
Bevers 253 ch. 29;
Mars 3-4, 12 ch. 1, 4;
newborn baby is »vatni ausinn« and given name by its father:
 Vries 80.

V340.

Miracle manifested to non-believers.

References:
cf. M420.
Eyrb ch. 51-55;
Bisk II 182;
Flov 194 ch. 13.

V350.

Conflicts between religions.

References:
cf. K1603;
P233.5;
Q553;
T321;
V331.1.
Njála ch. 157;
Ldb ch. 369 =
ÓláfTr ch. 126 in FMS I 252;
ÞorvV in Flb I 270 (FMS I 265-68, FjÍsl 488-91);
ÞorstUxaf in Flb I 257-60 (FMS III 123-29, FjÍsl 454-61);
EiríkR 224 ch. 8;
Yngv 15-17, 27-28;
Amb 14 ch. 3.

V351.

Duel (debate) to prove which religion is better.

References:
cf. H218;
V331.1.

V356.

Christian hero overthrows heathen idals.

References:
ÓláfH ch. 113 in Hkr II 235, ch. 107-08 in FMS IV 245, 248;
ÓláfTr ch. 141-42, 150, 167, 173, 174, 201, 203 in FMS I 283-85, 304, II 44, 75, 78, 154, 163, by Odd ch. 47 (35), 54 (42);
Knytl ch. 122 (FMS XI 384) =
Saxo lib. XIV c. XXXIX 31 472;
ÞórNef in FMS V 319 (FjÍsl 362);
Herv 159-60 (FAS I 511-12 n.);
ÖOdd 181 (ch. XLIV 2, FAS II 287-88, 555);
NikL 31 ch. 10;
Bevers 264 ch. 35;
cf. Heimslýsing in Hb 160.

V400-449.

Religious virtues.

V410.

Charity rewarded.

References:
Bisk I 593-95, II 133-35, 140-41, 144-45.

V450-499.

Religious orders.

V460.

Clerical virtues and vices.

V463.

Religious martyrdom. #Úlf# 219 (cf. 221); #Kirial# 65.

V470.

Clerical vows.

V471.

Taking clerical vows heals disease.

References:
cf. Bisk I 791.

V476.

Warrior retires into monastery in his old days.

References:
cf. P16.1;
Q52O.6.
Sturl II 65;
ÓláfTr ch. 78 (65) =
ÓláfTr ch. 283 in FMS III 56-62;
HaraldG ch. 15 in FMS VII 196;
Knytl ch. 100, 106;
Orkn ch. 75;
ÞorvV in Flb I 273 (FMS I 275, FjÍsl 499, 502);
Hernings þáttr ch. 23 in Hb 348-49;
Þiðr II 387-89;
JarlmH 43 ch. 24;
NikL 38 ch. 10;
Gibbon 114;
Mágus 170 ch. 75, cf. 174 ch. 78;
Vries 1955 17 ff.

V500-599.

Religious motifs - miscellaneous.

V510.

Religious Visions.

References:
Bisk II 229.

V511.

Visions of the other world.

References:
cf. Q172.0.2.
Sól in BuggeE 357 (Skj I 639);
ÓláfTr by Odd ch. 13 (9).

V511.1.

Visions of heaven.

References:
ÓláfTr ch. 76 in FMS I 137-38;
Gering I 305, 313.

V511.2.

Visions of hell.

References:
cf. A671.2;
Q560.
ÓláfTr ch. 76 in FMS I 137-38;
Gering I 304, 313.

V530.

Pilgrimages.

References:
cf. V331.1.
to Jordan:
 EiríkV 34 ch. 4 (FAS III 671);
ÞjJón 61-62 (43) ch. 26-27:
 »sækja helga staði«;
to Jórsalaborg:
 Kirial 64;
to Jordan:
 RémK 363 ch. 71.

W.

Traits of character.

References:
cf. H1550.

W0-99.

Favorable traits of character.

W10.

Kindness.

References:
cf. P320;
Q40.
Völs ch. 15;
Friðþj 3 ch. I 4 (FAS II 63);
HrólfG 6 ch. 3 (FAS III 63);
Bósa 14 ch. 5, 104 ch. 10 (FAS III 201);
FlóresS 125, 126 ch. III 4, 10;
SigrgFr 44 ch. 2.

W11.

Generosity.

References:
HrólfG 45-46, 52, 56 ch. 28, 31, 33 (FAS III 137-38, 151, 159 ch. 20, 26);
HálfdE ch. XVI-XXI (FAS III 541-52);
Þiðr I 369-70, II 11-13;
RémK 112 ch. 21;
HringH 46-47 ch. 19;
Sigþ 215-17 ch. 39.

W11.2.

Munificent monarch.

References:
HrólfKr 43, 46 ch. 15, 16 (FAS I 43, 46)/
cf. Herrm 200 n.;
Völs ch. 23 (22) (FAS I 174);
Nornag 55-56 ch. 3 (FAS I 321 = Flb I 349);
HálfH ch. V 3 (FAS II 28);
HrólfG 9 ch. 4 (FAS III 72 ch. 5);
Bósa 77 ch. 4;
GHrólf 291 ch. 19;
IllGr 648 ch. 1;
Yngv 9-11;
Þiðr I 224, 234, II 85, 89;
Brandsþ in FMS VI 348 (FjÍsl 12);
SigrgFr 41 ch. 1;
Álafl 120 ch. XIX 4-5;
FlóresS 123 ch. II 2-4;
RémK 280, 371 ch. 57, 72;
Gering I 61;
Saxo lib. I c. III 2, lib. VI c. IV 14, lib. VIII c. XVI 1-2, * etc.

W11.5.

Generosity toward enemy.

References:
hero awakes sentinel who ought to stop him
 Þiðr II 289-91.

W12.

Hospitality as a virtue.

References:
cf. P320.

W20.

Other favorable traits of character.

W27.

Gratitude.

References:
ÞorstVík 418-19 ch. 14;
GHrólf 347-50 ch. 34-35;
Vígl 79-80, 85 ch. 18, 21.

W32.

Bravery.

References:
cf. H32;
H1561;
Q82.
KetilH 118 ch. 3;
ÞorstVík 457 ch. 25;
HrólfG 61-62 ch. 36 (FAS III 169 ch. 29);
ÞorstSkelk in Flb I 437 (FMS III 202-03);
cf. Böðvarr stables his horse in Hleiðargarðr without permission:
 HrólfKr 65 ch. 23 (FAS I 66);
during the fight Hrólfr is »svá glaðr sem þá er hann drakk öl fosterst«:
 HrólfKr 100 ch. 33 (FAS I 102).

W33.

Heroism.

References:
hero dies laughing:
 Akv 24/
 Atlam 65 >
 Völs ch. 39 (37)/
 HálfH XIII 2 st. 37 (FAS II 46)/
 Saxo lib. II c. VI 10;
smiles at lost foot:
 Sturl I 441/
 cf. Ranke 1951 286;
ÓláfH ch. 218 in FMS V 93, ch. 234 in Hkr II 504;
tears himself arrow or spear out of the heart
 HrómH 414 (FMS III 150; FjÍsl 171).

W33.1.

Badly wounded warrior continues fighting.

References:
HrómGr 375 ch. 7.

W100-199.

Unfavorabie traits of character.

W110.

Unfavorable traits of character - personal.

W121.

Cowardice.

References:
thrall cries:
 Akv 21-22;
thrall's heart trembles:
 Atlam 61 >
 Völs ch. 39 (37);
HálfdBr 564 ch. 2;
VilhSj 95-100 ch. 41-43;
test of cowardice: to hide from giant and not appear till he is killed:
 ÁsmFl 173;
cf. Völs ch. 44 (42);
the prudent is accused of cowardice:
 GHrólf 317 ch. 28.

W137.

Curiosity.

References:
cf. N455;
Q341.
JarlmH 30 ch. 16.

W150.

Unfavorable traits of character - social.

W151.

Greed.

References:
cf. Q272.
HjÖlv 497 ch. 14;
Þiðr II 279.

W152.

Stinginess.

References:
Grm 76/
KetilH 133 ch. 5:
 »matníðingr«;
Hálfdan matarilli
 Ys ch. 47 in Hkr I 80 =
 Uppl 457 ch. 2 etc.;
Aðils:
 HrólfKr 29, 45 ch. 11, 15 (FAS I 29, 46);
peasant, Neri:
 Gautr 5-11, 22-23, 36, 38, 52-61 ch. 1-2, 5, 9 (FAS III 7-14, 26, 40, 42);
Osantrix
 Þiðr I 254-55;
miserly hermit:
 NikL 48 ch. 13-14;
Huglecus:
 Saxo lib. VI c. V 11 =
 Herrm 435.

W157.

Dishonesty.

References:
HrólfKr 91 ch. 30 (FAS I 93)/
HrólfG 24 ch. 14 (FAS III 102):
 »klámhögg«/
 cf. Saxo lib. II c. VII 7, lib. VI c. VI 3-12/
 Herrm 447;
HrólfG ch. 13 in FAS III 101-02:
 »hin mesta klæki at særa kvennmann með vopnum«;
RémK 187, 191-94 ch. 34, 35.

W181.

Jealousy.

References:
cf. H911;
T257.
Völs ch. 1, 3-5;
HrólfKr 4, 28-29 ch. 1, 10 (FAS I 4, 28-29);
Friðþj I 7, II 2-3 (FAS II 64-65, 489);
EgÁsm XII 5(FAS III 390);
Vígl 59-62 ch. 8-10;
ÞorstUxaf 261-62 (FMS III 131-33; FjÍsl 462-64).

W185.

Violence of temper.

References:
cf. F1041.

X.

Humor.

References:
cf. Heinzel 196-98.

X100-199.

Humor of disability.

X130.

Other physical disabilities.

X141.

Blind, lame, and deaf as witnesses in court.

References:
cf. one blind, one deaf, and one stammering brother give good advice in parable:
 ÓláfH ch. 94 in Hkr II. 184-85 ch. 89 in FMS IV 203.

X800-899.

Humor based on drunkenness.

X800.

Humor based on drunkenness.

References:
Saxo lib. VIII c. XII 1-4 =
Herrm 581.

Z.

Miscellaneous groups of motifs.

Z0-99.

Formulas.

Z40.

Chains with interdependent members.

Z41.

The old woman and her pig.

Z41.5.

Lending and repaying: progressively worse (or better) bargain.

References:
cf. Gautr 35-49, 60-71;
Gjafa-Refs saga (FAS III 39-53);
Auðunar þáttr vestfirzka in Flb III 410-15 (ÍslF VI).

Z60.

Other formulistic motifs.

Z65.

Color formula.

Z65.2.

Series: white cock, red cock, black cock. These crow at dawn and scatter ghosts.

References:
cf. A661.1.0.5.

Z71.

Formulistic numbers.

Z71.1.

Formulistic number: three.

References:
cf. A651.1.1;
P251.6.1.
Vsp 21;
Rþ 141;
Vkv;
SnE Prol. ch. 4 (10);
Gylf ch. 8 (15), 11 (20, 23);
Skáldsk ch. 55 (44);
Skjöld ch. 12;
Ys ch. 14;
Óláfs þáttr Geirstaðaálfs ch. 3 in FMS X 213;
Þiðr II 29-36;
ÖOdd 86-87 (ch. XXV 6, FAS II 205, 533);
HálfdE ch. XVI, cf. introd. § 36;
GHrólf 318 ch. 28;
Gautr 40 ff. ch. 9-11 (FAS III 44-49;
cf. Berge 1930 121;
Harð ch. 3, 15;
SigrgFr 45 ch. 2;
Villif 29 ch. 14;
Saxo lib. VIII c. XIV 17;
cf. Bock 1921 263 ff.;
Bock 1922 51 ff.;
* etc;
LiestølUpph 74-78;
Koht 1931 73, 122.

Z71.1.0.1.

Triads.

References:
Gylf ch. 2.

Z71.2.

Formulistic number: four.

References:
ÞorstVík 434-39 ch. 19.

Z715.

Formulistic number: seven.

References:
cf. A651.1.4;
A651.3.1;
D1051;
P252.3.
Vkv =
MC 259;
Ls;
Akv 7, 18;
Guðr II 14, 35;
Saxo# lib. VII c. 11 7, lib. VIII c. VIII 9, XIV 16.

Z71.6.

Formulistic number: nine.

References:
cf. A651.3.1.1;
P251.6.5;
P252.5.
Vsp 2, 56 (53) =
Gylf ch. 38 (51, MC 341);
Háv 138, 140;
Hyndl 35;
Vkv 3;
Sigrdr 22-33;
Fjölsv 26, 38;
Skírn 39, 41 =
Gylf ch. 23 (37);
HHj 17, 29, 173;
HHu II 194;
Gylf ch. 12 (23), 15 (27, MC 153), 34 (49);
Skáldsk ch. 6 (57), 16 (8), 24 (16), 81 (64 =
FAS II 9, MC 112;
Sól 51, 79;
Skj I 201.
ÞorstVík 404-5 ch. 9;
EiríkR ch. 4;
Herv 84 ch. 10 (FAS I 488);
Amb 180 ch. 39 (38);
Saxo lib. VI c. VII 2;
* etc.

Z71.7.

Formulistic number: eleven.

References:
cf. P251.6.6.
eleven apples:
 Skírn 19-20.

Z71.8.

Formulistic number: twelve.

References:
cf. P251.6.7;
P475.1.
Fjölsv 34 (?);
SnE Prol. ch. 3 (4);
Gylf ch. 4 (3), 8 (15), 11 (20)/
MC 15, 322;
Ldb 35 n.;
Fær ch. 36;
Skjöld 8-9, 12;
Ys 2, 7, 11, 22;
ÓláfH ch. 94, 109, 118, 141 in Hkr II;
MagnúsG ch. 6, 28 in Hkr III;
Sturl I 4, 480, II 87, 153, 256;
Svarfd ch. 16, 26;
Herv 54-55, 129 (FAS I 463);
HrólfKr 40 ch. 14 (FAS I 40 ch. 20);
HálfH X 7 (FAS II 36);
Gautr 16-17 ch. 4 (FAS III 19-20);
EgÁsm X 18 (FAS III 387);
HálfdE XVI 9-10 (FAS III 543);
SörlaSt 411-12 ch. 2;
(y.) Bósa 87, 121 ch. 6, 14;
Finnb ch. 16-20;
Harð ch. 15, 20, 25, 27, 28;
Yngv 4;
Þiðr I 2-3, 231, 353, 356, II 1-37;
Sigþ 111 ch. 5;
JarlmH 11-12, 19-20, 25 ch. 7, 11, 14;
Amb 48 ch. 10;
SaulusN 28-31 ch. 14;
Villif 14-15, 23, 25, 26, 37, 59 ch. 6, 12, 13, 17, 27;
Þorgr 8 ch. 1;
Úlf 189 ff.;
HringH 45-46, 50-51 ch. 19, 21;
Dám 61 ch. 5;
Ector ch. 1, 9, 10;
RémK 7-11, 32, 35, 247-48, 335, 340 ch. 2-3, 8, 50, 65, 66;
Mars 5 ch. 2;
Saxo lib. VI c. II 2, lib. IX c. lV 14, XIV 9;
* etc.

Z100-199.

Symbolism.

Z100.

Symbolism.

References:
cf. H82.5;
H600.

Z110.

Abstractions personified.

References:
cf. N110.

Z111.

Death personified.

References:
cf. A310;
A487.
as teacher:
 Gering I 204-11/
 cf. Aarne 332.

Z112.

Sickness personified.

References:
Gylf ch. 20 (34);
MC 304.

Z112.2.

Hunger personified.

References:
Gylf ch. 20 (34);
MC 304.

Z114.

Old age personified.

References:
cf. H1149.3.

Z115.

Wind personified.

References:
cf. A282.
Skáldsk ch. 36 (27);
MC 280, 281.

Z118.

Sea personified.

References:
cf. A420-423.

Z119.

Fire personified.

References:
cf. A493.
Skáldsk ch. 37 (28);
MC 280.

Z122.

Time personified.

References:
cf. A1154;
A1170.

Z128.

Wisdom personified.

Z128.2.

Thought personified.

References:
Gylf ch. 30 (46-47) =
MC 81, 93.

Z140.

Color symbolism.

References:
cf. D1540.2;
Z65.2.
cf. NikL 20 ff. ch. 8.

Z1401.

Color of flag (sails) on ship as message of good or bad news.

References:
cf. Friðþj V 2-4 (FAS II 70-71).

Z141.

Symbolic color: red.

References:
fighting of red and white serpent as symbol of kings' fighting:
 Skj II 26 ff. (Merlínusspá);
cf. red and white serpents:
 Konr 69-79;
red as the symbol of fighting:
 Herrm 210 n.

Z141.3.

Red as symbol of falsity.

References:
Hallfr ch. 8;
Þiðr I 347: Sifka;
cf. Bugge 1883 7-11;
Naumann 1952 32-23.

Z142.

Symbolic color: white.

Z142.3.

White as symbol of peace.

References:
Herrm 210 n.

Z143.

Symbolic color: black.

References:
cf. A123.7.2.

Z150.

Other symbols.

References:
cf. H601.

Z175.

Sign language.

References:
wolf's hair in ring as warning:
 Akv st. 8 >
 Völs ch. 35 (33).

Z181.

Nudity as sign of anger.

References:
plucked hawk symbol of anger
 ÓláfTr ch. 57 in Hkr I 367, ch. 64 in FMS I 118;
cf. plucked hawk symbol of childless king:
 Skáldsk ch. 51 (42) =
 Völs ch. 42 (40)/
 Saxo lib. VIII c. X 12.

Z190.

Symbolic gifts.

References:
wooden craw as symbol of poor king:
 Ys ch. 27 (Vendilkráka)/
 cf. Z181;
golden swine with reference to the nickname Sýr:
 Hreiþh in FMS VI 216 (Msk 135, FjÍsl 159-61).

Z191.

Scorn by throwing gold into one's face.

References:
Laxd XV 35;
GíslaS ch. 32;
Svarfd ch. 27;
Hávarð ch. 7;
cf. Prinz 1935 118.

Z195.

Animals as symbols (in heraldry).

Z195.1.

Snake as symbol of fearfulness.

References:
Þiðr I 39-40, 137, 329-31.

Z195.2.

Lion as symbol of courage.

References:
Þiðr I 42, 162, 164, 324-27, 335-37, II 153, 178.

Z195.3.

Eagle as symbol.

References:
RémK 17 ch. 5.

Z200-299.

Heroes.

Z200.

Heroes.

References:
cf. A185;
L100 ff.;
T682.

Z210.

Brothers as heroes.

References:
cf. P251.
Heinzel 9.

Z212.

Heroes descended from gods.

References:
cf. A180.
Skáldsk ch. 53 (43), 81 (64);
Völs ch. 1;
RagnarL ch. 9 (8) st. 6 (FAS I 258; Skj II A234, B253);
HálfdB 5 ch. 4;
HálfdE I 1 (FAS III 519);
Saxo lib. III c. IV 1, lib. IV c. VIII 1.

Z300-399.

Unique exceptions.

Z300.

Unique exceptions.

References:
cf. C600;
D1380.1;
M411.9.

Z310.

Unique vulnerability.

References:
cf. D1840.

Z311.

Achilles heel. Invulnerability except in one spot.

References:
invulnerable hairy cheek:
 KetilH 123 ch. 3/
 GrímL 143 ch. 1;
naked spot under the arm of hairy giantess:
 ÞorstUxaf 258 (FMS III 125; FjÍsl 457)/
 cf. Binns 1953 53;
Sigurðr:
 Þiðr I 312-13, 345, 355, II 32, 259, 266.

Z312.

Unique deadly weapon.

References:
Lævateinn:
 Fjölsv 25-26;
mistletoe:
 MC 129/
 cf. M341.2.1;
Njála XXX 21/
cf. StömbäckSejd 102, 76;
KetilH 132, 139 ch. 5;
ÞorstVík 391 ch. 3;
HálfdBr 574-75 ch. 7;
Vilm 156, 175 ch. 9, 16;
JarlmH 40 ch. 22;
Sigþ 166 ch. 24;
Þiðr II 32;
Saxo lib. I c. IV 2, lib. III c. II 5-6/
cf. Herrm 220-21;
MC 132.

Z312.2.

Giant ogre can be killed only with his own sword.

References:
cf. D1381.3.1;
G519.2.
EgÁsm XV 18 (FAS III 400);
HrólfG 33, 36-37 ch. 21, 23 (FAS III 119-21, 125);
HjÖlv 472-73 ch. 9;
HálfdBr 570-73 ch. 4-6;
ÞorstUxaf 258 (FMS III 125);
JarlmH in ZDPh XXVI 6;
Amb 126 ch. 23;
Ector ch. 5;
HéðinH 14, 16 ch. 7, 8 (club);
Bragð 48 ch. 2;
Herrm 220, 220 n./
Saxo lib. III c. II.

Z313.

Vulnerability only by one person.

References:
ÚlfU 786/
cf. ZDPh XXVI 5.

Z313.1.

Only one person can overtake hero.

References:
GHrólf 247 ch. 3/
cf. StrömbäckSejd 103.

Z314.

Sword which will break in only one peril.

References:
cf. M441.1.

Z350.

Other unique exceptions.

Z351.

Only one person refuses to weep at hero's death.

References:
cf. Þökk:
 Gylf ch. 35 (49) =
 BuggeE 331/
 MC 131/
 Vries 235.

Z358.

Only one person able to drink of horn.

References:
ÞorstB 194, 196 ch. 10, 12.

Z370.

Only rest so long as the cuckoo is silent, or as a song may be sung.

References:
Skáldsk ch. 53 (43) =
Grotta in BuggeE 325.