μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Magic horsehairs (when rubbed) compel horse to follow. (Cf. D1023.)

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 D1427.3

Filed across the traditions
  • Africa (Kordofan) Frobenius Atlantis IV 134ff. No. 13, (Swahili): Büttner 113ff.
Within the index

Filed under Magic object compels one to follow.

Filed beside it
Magic pipe compels one to follow. Pied Piper of Hamelin. (Cf. D1224.) Woman's arm-tassel lent to ogre compels her to follow him Lute (rubbed) compels one to follow. (Cf. D1232.) Harp compels one to follow. (Cf. D1231.) Magic club brings thieves to master. (Cf. D1094.)
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic hair of animal

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