Magic ring permits owner to learn person's secret thoughts. (Cf. D1076.)

Motif

Magic ring permits owner to learn person's secret thoughts. (Cf. D1076.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic objects effect changes in persons. · Magic object gives supernatural information. · view the constellation · filed as D1316.4

Cited in the index

general Chauvin VI 108 No. 272.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object reveals truth. (Cf. D1318.)

2 finer motifs beneath it

Magic ring shows the true nature of its possessor. (Cf. D1076.) Magic spectacles allow wearer to read others' thoughts. (Cf. D1299.5.)

Filed beside it

Stone reveals truth. (Cf. D931.) Magic lamp indicates falsehood by lighting. (Cf. D1162.1.) Speaking spittle reveals truth. (Cf. D1001.) Magic speaking reed (tree) betrays secret. King has whispered secret to hole in the ground. Reed growing from this hole tells the secret Magic goblet (cup) indicates truth or falsehood. (Cf. D1171.6.2.) Magic sod indicates falsehood by turning grassy surface downward, truth by turning it upward. (Cf. D934.1.) Magic collar indicates falsehood by squeezing throat (hand, foot), truth by falling to ground. (Cf. D1068.) Magic epistle (brought from apostle) assures wearer will utter truth. (Cf. D1266.1.) Pig cooked when true story is told. (Cf. D1281.1.) Sword turns upon owner when untruth is uttered. (Cf. D1081.) Magic root reveals truth when water is poured over it. (Cf. D967.) Magic bird's tongue reveals truth. (Cf. D1011.6.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic ring

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