Christopher I. Beckwith has pointed out that the story of the young Modu resembles a widespread class of folk tales in which a young hero is abandoned, goes on a quest, proves his worth, gains a group of trusted companions, returns to his home country, slays a powerful figure and becomes a king.
Christopher I. Beckwith telah menunjukkan bahwa kisah Modu muda menyerupai kelas cerita rakyat yang tersebar luas di mana seorang pahlawan muda ditinggalkan, melanjutkan pencarian, membuktikan nilainya, mendapatkan sekumpulan teman tepercaya, kembali ke negara asalnya, membunuh sosok yang kuat dan menjadi raja.