μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Oracular twig. (Cf. D953, D1254.2, D1311.15, D1314.2.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic objects effect changes in persons. · Magic object gives supernatural information. · view the constellation · filed as D1311.4.0.1

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed
Filed across the traditions
  • Irish myth Cross
  • Norse MacCulloch Eddic 86
  • general Tacitus Germania Ch. 10.
Within the index

Filed under Oracular tree. (Cf. D950.)

1 finer motif beneath it
Sight of magic twigs gives foreknowledge of day's events
Filed beside it
Falling of two trees reveals Savior's will as to separation of friends Tree appealed to as arbitrator Speaking trees give prophecy
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic rod. (Cf. D1254.1.) Magic rod used for divination. (Cf. D1311.4.0.1.) Magic wand (twig) locates hidden treasure. (Cf. D954, D1254, D1254.2.) Oracular twigs work only if man has fasted. (Cf. D1311.4.0.1.) Magic twig

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