Magic breath subdues animals. (Cf. D1005.) — Mythoi

Motif

Magic breath subdues animals. (Cf. D1005.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object gives power over animals. · view the constellation · filed as D1442.7

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth Cross.

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.) "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.)

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