The constellation
D1314 Magic object indicates desired place
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- Magic object shows place where person has been killed · D1314.0.1 entry
- Magic arrow indicates desired place. (Cf. D1092.) · D1314.1 entry
- Magic wand (twig) locates hidden treasure. (Cf. D954, D1254, D1254.2.) · D1314.2 entry
- Saint's bachall discovers gold. (Cf. D1277.) · D1314.3 entry
- Bell indicates place for settlement. Remains dumb until place destined for saint's final settlement is reached. (Cf. D1213, D1314.1.2, D1314.2.1.) · D1314.4 entry
- Hand-of-glory indicates location of treasure. (Cf. D1162.2.1.) · D1314.5 entry
- Loaf of bread locates drowned man. Floated on water comes to rest directly over corpse. (Cf. D1031.1.) · D1314.6 entry
- Magic plant (flower) shows location of treasure. (Cf. D965, D975.) · D1314.7 entry
- Jewels aid in search for treasure. (Cf. D1071.) · D1314.8 entry
- Magic cloth leads owner to lost horses. (Cf. D1051.) · D1314.9 entry
- Fiery pillar guides person (to church). (Cf. D1271.) · D1314.10 entry
- Seat-pillars thrown in the sea (with god's image) indicate where to settle · D1314.11 entry
- Coffin lands where the dead is to be buried, and his son to settle · D1314.12 entry
- Star indicates location of newborn hero · D1314.13 entry
- Four balls given to each of four impoverished men point out places where they should dig. (Cf. 1256.) · D1314.14 entry
- Dried root sprouts when planted to indicate spot where holy man should set up his abode. (Cf. D967.) · D1314.15 entry
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- Magic cake protects from heat. (Cf. D1031.2.) · D1382.3 entry
- Magic arrow summons water-spirit. (Cf. D1092.) · D1421.2.1 entry
- Magic carpet cures drunkenness. (Cf. D1155.) · D1511.1 entry
- Magic pill gives power of flying. (Cf. D1243.) · D1531.2 entry
- Red or pale moon an evil omen · D1812.5.1.5.2 entry
- Transformation: man to smoke · D285.1 entry
- Transformation: pill to white rabbit · D444.3 entry
- Water-spirit as man clothed in white and accompanied by a dozen attendants · F420.1.1.4 entry
- Wind-spirit · F432 entry
- Mountain-spirits help build palace · F460.4.2.1 entry
cross-ref
Thompson cites
- Myths & Legends of China · Chapter V