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From: <>
Subject: Re: Should we do without washing-machines?
Date: 2 Nov 1998 07:31:46 -0800

In a message dated 11/1/98 3:34:18 PM, writes:

<<Can't help thinking the Robert the Devil & Udalrich stories
are basically versions of the same kind of myth as the
Melusine one>>

Believe it or not, washing clothes and bathing were done by the riverside. If
the Robert the Devil legend were manufactured, prurient interest would have
been more of a concern and the legend would have had him catch her the act of
bathing rather than washing clothes.

There are two separate myths in the Melusine stories were heard related. The
one about the witch flying out the church window seems later in origin and
separate from the half-snake body legend which has mythical overtones.

-Ken

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