Oracular image. (Cf. D1268.)

Motif

Oracular image. (Cf. D1268.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic objects effect changes in persons. · Magic object gives supernatural information. · view the constellation · filed as D1311.7

Cited in the index

general *Dickson 193 (n. 75) ff.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object used for divination.

2 finer motifs beneath it

Oracular artificial head. (Cf. D1268.) Oracular brazen lion

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.) Divination by heavenly bodies. (Cf. D1291.) 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 statue (doll) Oracular image refuses information except to hero. (Cf. D1311.7.)

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