Divination by head (skull). (Cf. D992, D1610.5, M118.)

Motif

Divination by head (skull). (Cf. D992, D1610.5, M118.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic objects effect changes in persons. · Magic object gives supernatural information. · view the constellation · filed as D1311.8

Filed across the traditions

Icelandic MacCulloch Eddic 46.
general *Dickson 201 n. 97

Within the index

Filed under Magic object used for divination.

2 finer motifs beneath it

Dog's head used for divination. (Cf. D1011.) Cut-off head prophesies fight

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.) Oracular image. (Cf. D1268.) 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.)

Speaking head. (Cf. D992.) Magic head Swearing on a skull

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