Magic knife conquers enemy. (Cf. D1083.)

Motif

Magic knife conquers enemy. (Cf. D1083.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object gives power over other persons. · Magic object overcomes person. · view the constellation · filed as D1400.1.4.3

Cited in the index

general Type 576******. Africa (Ekoi): Talbot 211, (Fang): Tessman 93, 94,

Within the index

Filed under Magic weapon conquers enemy. (Cf. D1080.)

Filed beside it

Magic sword conquers enemy. (Cf. D1081, D1601.4.) Magic saber conquers enemy. (Cf. D1082.) Magic spear conquers enemy. (Cf. D1084, D1601.4.0.1.) Hercules' bow and arrow essential to capture Troy Magic stone axe conquers enemies. (Cf. D1097.) Magic arrows annihilate army. (Cf. D1092.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic knife

Carried in tale types

The Magic Knife · ATU 576 2 recorded variants

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