μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Magic object used for divination.

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

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  • Irish myth *Cross.
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Filed under Magic object gives supernatural information.

23 finer motifs beneath 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.) 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.) Oracular ring. (Cf. D1076.) Divination by water. (Cf. D1242.1.) Oracular pubic hair. (Cf. D991.2.) Divination by cup. (Cf. D1171.6.) Divination from (sound of) wind. (Cf. D906.) Divination with chessboard. (Cf. D1209.7.)
Filed beside it
Magic seat gives omniscience. (Cf. D1151.) Drop from magic cauldron gives supernatural information. (Cf. D1171.2.) Intelligent ship. (Cf. D1123.) Magic object tells how another fares Magic staff gives supernatural information. (Cf. D1254.) Magic charm gives knowledge. (Cf. D1273.) Singing of wave gives supernatural information. (Cf. D911.1.) Speaking and walking divan brings supernatural information Magic water gives knowledge. (Cf. D1242.1.) Magic fruit gives supernatural knowledge Magic nut gives supernatural knowledge. (Cf. D985.) Magic object gives advice Magic object points out road Magic object indicates desired place Magic object locates lost person Magic object reveals truth. (Cf. D1318.)
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic power of prophecy. (Cf. D1311.) Magic power of lighting empty lamp by breathing on it used for divination. (Cf. D1311.)

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