[19] A similar belief regarding supernatural beings prevailed in India. See story of Nala in Indian Myth and Legend. [↑]
[20] The appearance of four servants (the gods of the four quarters) with the dragon-god, indicates that the coming storm is to be one of exceptional violence. [↑]
[21] The deep slumberer in a folk-tale is usually engaged “working a spell”. As will be gathered from the story, the boy received his knowledge and power from his grandmother. She resembles the Norse Vala and the Witch of Endor. [↑]
[22] The Norse Vala makes similar complaint when awakened by Odin. It looks as if this Chinese story is based on one about consulting a spirit of a “wise woman” who sleeps in her tomb. [↑]
[23] An interesting glimpse of the connection between colour symbolism and magic. Everything is yellow because a yellow dragon is being invoked. [↑]
[24] This sleep appears to be as necessary as that of the grandmother. [↑]
[25] The latest spell had been worked, and it was not necessary that the father should sleep any longer. [↑]