J12I. Spitting with beads. (.44.46.-.48.)

The desired marriage partner releases beads instead of saliva or excrement. See J12 and M57 motifs.

The Midwest. Menominee [spits out].

Plains. He spits out. Grovantre; santi; iowa; arapaho.

Southeast USA. He spits out. Screams; alabama; koasati.

California. Vintu [spits out]; pomo [spits out]; achomavi [Marten; bead excrement].