Tree points way to fugitive but misdirects enemy. (Cf. D950.) — Mythoi

Motif

Tree points way to fugitive but misdirects enemy. (Cf. D950.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object rescues person. · view the constellation · filed as D1393.4

Cited in the index

general Hdwb. d. Märchens s. v. "Baum".

Within the index

Filed under Magic object helps fugitive.

Filed beside it

Tree opens and conceals fugitive. (Cf. D950.) Magic object maintains quiet so that fugitive may escape Magic storm protects hidden children. (Cf. D905.) Magic thorn-tree attacks pursuer and helps fugitive

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

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