Diamond charms serpents into harmlessness. (Cf. D1071.)

Motif

Diamond charms serpents into harmlessness. (Cf. D1071.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object gives power over animals. · view the constellation · filed as D1442.11

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Scholars’ trail — 1reference

The index’s own references — the collections where scholars sighted this story-shape, tradition by tradition. Titles on our shelf are live links; the rest is the frontier, not yet shelved.

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Within the index

Filed under Magic object tames or restrains animal.

Filed beside it

Magic bridle restrains all horses. (Cf. D1209.1.)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.)Magic garment tames animals. (Cf. D1052.)Magic musical instrument tames animals. (Cf. D1210.)

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Magic jewel (jewels)

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