The constellation
D1316 Magic object reveals truth. (Cf. D1318.)
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- Stone reveals truth. (Cf. D931.) · D1316.1 entry
- Magic lamp indicates falsehood by lighting. (Cf. D1162.1.) · D1316.2 entry
- Speaking spittle reveals truth. (Cf. D1001.) · D1316.3 entry
- Magic ring permits owner to learn person's secret thoughts. (Cf. D1076.) · D1316.4 entry
- Magic speaking reed (tree) betrays secret. King has whispered secret to hole in the ground. Reed growing from this hole tells the secret · D1316.5 entry
- Magic goblet (cup) indicates truth or falsehood. (Cf. D1171.6.2.) · D1316.6 entry
- Magic sod indicates falsehood by turning grassy surface downward, truth by turning it upward. (Cf. D934.1.) · D1316.7 entry
- Magic collar indicates falsehood by squeezing throat (hand, foot), truth by falling to ground. (Cf. D1068.) · D1316.8 entry
- Magic epistle (brought from apostle) assures wearer will utter truth. (Cf. D1266.1.) · D1316.9 entry
- Pig cooked when true story is told. (Cf. D1281.1.) · D1316.10 entry
- Sword turns upon owner when untruth is uttered. (Cf. D1081.) · D1316.11 entry
- Magic root reveals truth when water is poured over it. (Cf. D967.) · D1316.12 entry
- Magic bird's tongue reveals truth. (Cf. D1011.6.) · D1316.13 entry
cross-ref
- Magic object reveals guilt · D1318 entry
- River rises to drown liars. (Cf. D1316, D915.) · D1318.17 entry