μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
Scholars’ trail — 3references

The index’s own references — the collections where scholars sighted this story-shape, tradition by tradition. Titles on our shelf are live links; the rest is the frontier, not yet shelved.

  • LithuanianBalys Legends Nos. 693–697, 700
  • IndiaThompson-Balys, Penzer II 99 n.
  • general *Types 810, 815, Fb "kreds" II 293. Irish: Beal XXI 316
Within the index

Filed under Magic object protects from attack.

2 finer motifs beneath it
Magic circle protects from wild animalsMagic circle protects from ghosts. (Cf. D1272.)
Filed beside it
Druid's hedge prevents attack. (Cf. D945, D1282.1.1, D1361.1.)Saint's spittle protects fugitive from attack. (Cf. D1001.)Magic garment protects against attack. (Cf. D1052, D1053.)Magic coat protects against attack. (Cf. D1053.)Magic shirt protects against attack. (Cf. D1056, D1344.9, D1389.7.)Stone necklace protects from attack. (Cf. D1073.)Magic ring protects from attack. (Cf. D1076.)Arms that protect from attack. (Cf. D1080.)Dagger protects owner from attack. (Cf. D1083.1.)Magic armor protects from attack. (Cf. D1101.)Saint's bachall keeps off enemies. (Cf. D1277.)Magic fly-whisk stops sword-thrusts. (Cf. D1287.)Magic girdle protects from all wounds. (Cf. D1057.1.)Red wards off danger. (Cf. D1293.1.)Magic letters (amulets) guard against attack by wild animals or men. (Cf. D1266.1.)Spear in ground pointed toward ferocious animal protects. (Cf. D1084.)
Travels with
Magic circleDevil cannot enter magic circle made to keep him out. (Cf. D1381.11.)
Carried in tale types

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