μῦθοι Mythoi
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  • general Type 594*. Greek: Fox 40 (Bellerophon and Pegasus).
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Filed under Magic object tames or restrains animal.

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Mad horse becomes tame when girl's voice reaches his ears
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Straw on horse's back restrains him. (Cf. D1276.)Saint's bachall subdues wild animals. (Cf. D1277, V220.)Magic staff thrown causes wild animals to stand still. (Cf. D1254.)Saint's song silences hound. (Cf. D1275.)Magic spell tames animals. (Cf. D1273.)Magic breath subdues animals. (Cf. D1005.)"Witch bone" enables possessor to control animals in any way he wishesMagic meat pacifies animal guardians. (Cf. D1032.)Magic whip makes docile animal-guardians of wonderful birds. (Cf. D1208.)Diamond charms serpents into harmlessness. (Cf. D1071.)Magic garment tames animals. (Cf. D1052.)Magic musical instrument tames animals. (Cf. D1210.)
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Magic bridle
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