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

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed

Depth Commentary Themis: A Study of the Social Origins of Greek Religion , CHAPTER IV.
Reference The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (abridged) , Chapter XV XV. The Worship of the Oak
Reference The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (abridged) , Chapter IX IX. The Worship of Trees
Greco-Roman The Metamorphoses of Ovid , Book 10

Filed across the traditions

Irish Plummer cliii, *Cross
India Thompson-Balys
Chinese Graham.

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.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic tree

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