Oracular tree. (Cf. D950.)

Motif

Oracular tree. (Cf. D950.)

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

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In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed

Depth CommentaryThemis: A Study of the Social Origins of Greek Religion, CHAPTER IV.
ReferenceThe Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (abridged), Chapter XVXV. The Worship of the Oak
ReferenceThe Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (abridged), Chapter IXIX. The Worship of Trees
Greco-RomanThe Metamorphoses of Ovid, Book 10

Scholars’ trail — 3references

The index’s own references — the collections where scholars sighted this story-shape, tradition by tradition. Titles on our shelf are live links; the rest is the frontier, not yet shelved.

IrishPlummer cliii, *Cross
IndiaThompson-Balys
ChineseGraham.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object used for divination.

4 finer motifs beneath it

Oracular twig. (Cf. D953, D1254.2, D1311.15, D1314.2.)Falling of two trees reveals Savior's will as to separation of friends Tree appealed to as arbitrator Speaking trees give prophecy

Filed beside it

Harp struck for divination. (Cf. D1231.)Mirror answers questions. (Cf. D1163, D1323.1.)Oracular fountain. (Cf. D925.)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.)

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