μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Magic bridle restrains all horses. (Cf. D1209.1.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object gives power over animals. · view the constellation · filed as D1442.1

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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.

1 finer motif beneath it
Mad horse becomes tame when girl's voice reaches his ears
Filed beside it
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 wishes Magic 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.)
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic bridle
Carried in tale types

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