Yu.E. Berezkin, E.N. Duvakin

Thematic classification and distribution of folklore and mythological motifs by area

Analytical catalogue translated by Jon F White

Introduction
Bibliography
Ethnicities and habitats

M18A. Getting arrows .19.25.26.42.68.-.72.

The character turns into an object of fishing or hunting, exposing himself as a target for enemies. Lots of arrows, darts, harpoons get stuck in his body, causing no harm, he takes them away. See Motive M18.

Valman, Banks Islands, Ilongot Islands, Ancient China, Haida, Kayabi, Paresi, Umotina, Karazha, Kraho, Kamakan, Matako, Ofaye.

Melanesia. Valman; Banks Islands.

Taiwan - Philippines. Ilongot.

China - Korea. Ancient China.

NW Coast. Hyda.

Southern Amazon. Kayabi; paresi; umotina.

Araguaia. Karazha.

Eastern Brazil. Crash; sherente.

SE Brazil. Kamakan.

Chaco. Matako.

Southern Brazil. Ofaie.