Motif
Aquatic monster combat with swallowing
aquatic_monster_combat_with_swallowing
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
native american northwest coast
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Tlingit Myths and Texts FOOTNOTES: / FOOTNOTES: / FOOTNOTES: / FOOTNOTES:; lines 3888-3975 confidence: medium
The devilfish’s color is seen coming from under the water, with its arms extended upward ready for action.
A devilfish approaches from under the water, a man is swallowed, the creature is killed, and the hunter is found inside when it is cut open.
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