Magic spell tames animals. (Cf. D1273.) — Mythoi

Motif

Magic spell tames animals. (Cf. D1273.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object gives power over animals. · view the constellation · filed as D1442.6

Filed across the traditions

Buddhist myth Malalasekera I 120, 379, II 389, 917.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object tames or restrains animal.

2 finer motifs beneath it

Spell tames horse Magic spell causes birds to roost

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 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 formula (charm)

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