μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Arms that protect from attack. (Cf. D1080.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object protects. · view the constellation · filed as D1381.8

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Filed across the traditions
  • English Wells 132 (Sir Launfal)
  • Irish myth *Cross.
Within the index

Filed under Magic object protects from attack.

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.) Dagger protects owner from attack. (Cf. D1083.1.) Magic armor protects from attack. (Cf. D1101.) Magic circle protects from devil. (Cf. D1272.) 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 (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic weapons

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