Restrained by a god to prevent earthquakes

A motif · Behaviour · Thompson A844, Mythological motifs

One figure in this bestiary carries it.

Nearby in Thompson's index

Motifs this bestiary also holds from A840 and below. The codes are the index's; the names and counts are ours.

A842 Bears the world on its back 4 figures
A844.1 Thrashing causes earthquakes 1 figure

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The god Kashima plays a crucial role in maintaining this equilibrium, using a giant stone called the kaname-ishi to pin down the Namazu and keep its movements in check.