μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Serpent charmed into helplessness by magic formula. (Cf. D1273.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object gives power over other persons. · Magic object renders person helpless. · view the constellation · filed as D1410.5

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“Lemminkainen’s mother answered: “Then thy journey is not ended, Greater dangers still await thee, Great the wonders yet before thee, Horrors three within thy pathway; Three great dangers of the hero Still await thy reckless footsteps, These the worst of all thy dangers: When thou hast still farther wandered, Thou wilt reach the Court of Pohya, Where the walls are forged from iron, And from steel the outer bulwark; Rises from the earth…”

The Kalevala, Rune XXVI · served from our shelf

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  • FinnishThe Kalevala, Rune XXVIThompson cites: Kalevala rune 26
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Filed under Magic object renders person helpless.

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Seeds cast on lions and tigers render them helpless. (Cf. D971.)Light from hand-of-glory renders person helpless. (Cf. D1162.2.1.)Magic fluid takes away magic powers. Fluid is to be sprinkled with a willow branch. (Cf. D1242.)Possession of mermaid's belt gives power over her. (Cf. D1057.)Drink from magic cup deprives man of legs. (Cf. D1040, D1171.6.)Magic bag shaken against enemies renders them helpless in face of mist or poison. (Cf. D1193.)When spying follower accidentally touches holy man's cloak he loses his eyesight and falls down senseless. (Cf. D1053.)Magic object binds person (animal)Magic object pulls person into itMagic object holds person fastMagic object renders weapon uselessMagic object compels person to danceMagic object imprisons personMagic object causes person to become lostMagic object renders person helpless – miscellaneous
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Magic formula (charm)

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