Magic spindle brings back prince for heroine. (Cf. D1186.)
Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object gives power over other persons. · Magic object draws person (thing) to it. · view the constellation · filed as D1425.1
Motif
Filed across the traditions
- India Thompson-Balys.
Within the index
Filed under Magic object draws lover (husband) to woman.
Filed beside it
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Carried in tale types
- Spindle, Shuttle, and Needle · ATU 585 2 recorded variants
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