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Myths of China and Japan

Note 5 — Chapter XIX · Rival Deities of Life and Death, Sunshine and Storm

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At this point in the mythical narrative begins a version of the widespread folk-story about the young man who makes escape from his enemy or enemies, and in the course of his flight throws down articles that are transformed into obstacles, or into things which tempt the pursuers to tarry and eat.5

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