μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Magic arrow shot to determine where to build city. (Cf. D1314.4.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic objects effect changes in persons. · Magic object gives supernatural information. · view the constellation · filed as D1314.1.2

Cited in the index
  • general *Köhler-Bolte I 554.
Within the index

Filed under Magic arrow indicates desired place. (Cf. D1092.)

Filed beside it
Magic arrow shot to determine place to lodge for night Magic arrow shot to determine where to seek bride Magic arrow indicates place to build church Arrow shot to determine burial place Arrow shot into air discovers iron pit Arrow shot to discover direction of attacking army
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Bell indicates place for settlement. Remains dumb until place destined for saint's final settlement is reached. (Cf. D1213, D1314.1.2, D1314.2.1.)

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