Magic object saves person from execution

Motif

Magic object saves person from execution.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object rescues person. · view the constellation · filed as D1391

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Scholars’ trail — 2references

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Missouri FrenchCarrière.
general Type 562. Irish myth: *Cross

Within the index

Filed under Magic object rescues person.

2 finer motifs beneath it

Miraculous rain extinguishes fire used at stake. (Cf. D902.)Saint's bachall saves prisoner from execution. (Cf. D1277, V220.)

Filed beside it

Hairs of lion, when burnt, get owner out of difficulties. (Cf. D1023.)Magic object saves owner from death Magic object helps fugitive Magic object helps hero in trial Magic object frees person from prison Magic object breaks spells Rescue by magic object – miscellaneous

Carried in tale types

The Spirit in the Blue Light · ATU 5628 recorded variants

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