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Motif

Magic object helps fugitive.

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

Filed across the traditions
  • Irish myth *Cross.
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Filed under Magic object rescues person.

5 finer motifs beneath it
Tree opens and conceals fugitive. (Cf. D950.) Magic object maintains quiet so that fugitive may escape Magic storm protects hidden children. (Cf. D905.) Tree points way to fugitive but misdirects enemy. (Cf. D950.) Magic thorn-tree attacks pursuer and helps fugitive
Filed beside it
Hairs of lion, when burnt, get owner out of difficulties. (Cf. D1023.) Magic object saves person from execution Magic object saves owner from death Magic object helps hero in trial Magic object frees person from prison Magic object breaks spells Rescue by magic object – miscellaneous
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Grateful objects help fugitive. (Cf. D1393, D1611.)

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