Divination by heavenly bodies. (Cf. D1291.)

Motif

Divination by heavenly bodies. (Cf. D1291.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic objects effect changes in persons. · Magic object gives supernatural information. · view the constellation · filed as D1311.6

Filed across the traditions

Jewish Neuman.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object used for divination.

5 finer motifs beneath it

Divination by looking upon astrolabe Moon (stars) answers questions Magic cloud answers questions. (Cf. D901.) Sun answers questions. (Cf. D1291.1.) Divination by stars. (Cf. D1291.2.)

Filed beside it

Harp struck for divination. (Cf. D1231.) Mirror answers questions. (Cf. D1163, D1323.1.) Oracular fountain. (Cf. D925.) Oracular tree. (Cf. D950.) Oracular flame. (Cf. D1271.) 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.)

Heavenly body as magic object

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