μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Magic object saves owner from death.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object rescues person. · view the constellation · filed as D1392

Cited in the index
  • general *Kittredge Witchcraft 54f., 405 nn. 235–237. – Irish myth: *Cross.
Within the index

Filed under Magic object rescues person.

1 finer motif beneath it
Amulet saves one from death. (Cf. D1070.)
Filed beside it
Hairs of lion, when burnt, get owner out of difficulties. (Cf. D1023.) Magic object saves person from execution 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

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