Stith Thompson - Stith Thompson Motif Index

Stith Thompson Motif Index

Below is a crudely sampled list from the entire index.

  • A. Mythological motifs
    • A0-A99. Creator
      • A21 Creator from above
        • A21.1. Male and female creators
  • B. Animals
  • C. Tabu
  • D. Magic
    • D800-D1699 Magic Objects
      • D800 Magic objects
      • D1080 Magic weapons
      • D1081 Magic swords
        • D1081.1 Sword of magic origin
  • E. The Dead
  • F. Marvels
  • G. Ogres
    • G200-G299 Witches
  • H. Tests
  • J. The Wise and the Foolish
  • K. Deceptions
  • L. Reversal of Fortune
  • M. Ordaining the Future
  • N. Chance and Fate
  • P. Society
  • Q. Rewards and Punishment
  • R. Captives and Fugitives
  • S. Unusual Cruelty
  • T. Sex
  • U. The Nature of Life
  • V. Religion
  • W. Traits of Character
  • X. Humor
  • Z. Miscellaneous Groups of Motifs

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