μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Magic object indicates desired place.

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

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Magic object shows place where person has been killed Magic arrow indicates desired place. (Cf. D1092.) Magic wand (twig) locates hidden treasure. (Cf. D954, D1254, D1254.2.) Saint's bachall discovers gold. (Cf. D1277.) 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.) Hand-of-glory indicates location of treasure. (Cf. D1162.2.1.) Loaf of bread locates drowned man. Floated on water comes to rest directly over corpse. (Cf. D1031.1.) Magic plant (flower) shows location of treasure. (Cf. D965, D975.) Jewels aid in search for treasure. (Cf. D1071.) Magic cloth leads owner to lost horses. (Cf. D1051.) Fiery pillar guides person (to church). (Cf. D1271.) Seat-pillars thrown in the sea (with god's image) indicate where to settle Coffin lands where the dead is to be buried, and his son to settle Star indicates location of newborn hero Four balls given to each of four impoverished men point out places where they should dig. (Cf. 1256.) Dried root sprouts when planted to indicate spot where holy man should set up his abode. (Cf. D967.)
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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 used for divination Magic object gives advice Magic object points out road Magic object locates lost person Magic object reveals truth. (Cf. D1318.)
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic discovery of desired place. (Cf. D1314.) Treasure found by sprinkling ground with blood of white cock. (Cf. D1314.)
Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes
Stars as deities Origin of constellations Origin of particular stars Bird of dawn. Golden plumage; three feet Bird announces time for sunrise and sunset Helpful magpie Animals serve as bridge across stream Giant serpent Tabu: looking at supernatural wife naked Transformation: man to smoke Transformation: pill to white rabbit Magic cake

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