μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Magic ring gives strength. (Cf. D1076.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic objects effect changes in persons. · Magic object works physical change. · view the constellation · filed as D1335.5

Cited in the index
  • general *Dickson 135 n. 118
  • general *Kittredge Witchcraft 111, 440 n. 53.
Within the index

Filed under Object gives magic strength.

2 finer motifs beneath it
Magic ring gives remarkable sexual prowess Solomon's power to hold kingdom dependent on ring; drops it in water
Filed beside it
Magic strength-giving food. (Cf. D1030.) Magic strength-giving drink. (Cf. D1040.) Magic (iron) glove gives strength. (Cf. D1066.1.) Magic belt gives strength. (Cf. D1057.) Magic dagger gives strength. (Cf. D1083.1.) Flask imparts magic strength to drinker. (Cf. D1171.8.) Bathing in magic cauldron gives strength. (Cf. D1171.2.) Magic axe gives strength. (Cf. D1206.) Magic medicine (charm) gives strength. (Cf. D1241.) Powder gives magic strength. (Cf. D1246.) Magic song gives strength. (Cf. D1275.) Magic hammer gives strength. (Cf. D1209.4.) Magic strengthening staff. (Cf. D1254.) Magic strength-giving apple. (Cf. D981.) Image of lion gives magic strength. (Cf. D468.) Garment gives bearer magic strength. (Cf. D1052.)
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic ring
Carried in tale types

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