Rhymes a la Mode by Andrew Lang
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{6} The Creation of Man is thus described by the Australians.
{7} In Andaman, Thlinkeet, Melanesian, and other myths, a Bird is the Prometheus Purphoros; in Normandy this part is played by the Wren. {8} Yehl: the Raven God of the Thlinkeets. {9} Indra stole Soma as a Hawk and as a Quail. For Odin's feat as a Bird, see Bragi's Telling in the Younger Edda. {10} Pundjel, the Eagle Hawk, gave Australians their marriage laws. {11} Lubra, a woman; kobong, "totem;" or, to please Mr. Max Muller, "otem." {12} The Crow was the Hawk's rival. {13} Lycaon, the first werewolf. |
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