The constellation
B172 Magic bird
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- Magic bird petrifies those who approach · B172.1 entry
- Magic bird's song. Brings joy and oblivion for many years. Wakes the dead · B172.2 entry
- Magic bird collects seeds. Sees that they are properly placed. Also carries off people's enemies · B172.3 entry
- Bird with magic bones and feathers · B172.4 entry
- Magic falcon gets water of life for hero · B172.5 entry
- Magic birds lure hunters to certain places · B172.6 entry
- Magic birds chained in couples · B172.7 entry
- Magic osprey (transformed man) produces lightning · B172.8 entry
- Magic birds cause hosts to sleep by shaking wings · B172.9 entry
- Black birds · B172.10 entry
- Bird steals island · B172.11 entry
cross-ref
- Animals with members of precious metal (jewels) · B101 entry
- [First Edition: B101. Treasure bird. (Cf. B172, B450.)] · B101[1st ed.] entry
- Bird of truth. A bird which reveals the truth. (Cf. B122, B141, B172.) · B131 entry
- Prophetic bird. (Cf. B172.) · B143 entry
- Bird of ill-omen. (Cf. B172.) · B147.2.2 entry
- Bird rejuvenates person. (Cf. B172) · B594.1 entry