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Motif

Mirror answers questions. (Cf. D1163, D1323.1.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic objects effect changes in persons. · Magic object gives supernatural information. · view the constellation · filed as D1311.2

Cited in the index
  • general *Type 709
  • general *Böklen Sneewittchenstudien 70 (Leipzig, 1915)
  • general *MacCulloch Childhood 34ff.
  • general *BP I 463
  • general *Cox Cinderella 483. – Africa (Angola): Chatelain 29.
Within the index

Filed under Magic object used for divination.

Filed beside it
Harp struck for divination. (Cf. D1231.) Oracular fountain. (Cf. D925.) Oracular tree. (Cf. D950.) Oracular flame. (Cf. D1271.) Divination by heavenly bodies. (Cf. D1291.) Oracular image. (Cf. D1268.) Divination by head (skull). (Cf. D992, D1610.5, M118.) Coconut shell answers questions. Sinks for yes, floats for no. (Cf. D985.1.) Divination by part of animal's body Oracular river. (Cf. D915.) Oracular bell. (Cf. D1213.) Plant used for divination. (Cf. D965.) Divination from chance reading of sacred (magic) book Magic rod used for divination. (Cf. D1311.4.0.1.) Oracular stone. (Cf. D931.) Divination by magic weapon. (Cf. D1080.)
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic mirror Magic clairvoyant mirror
Carried in tale types

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