Magic object catches fish — Mythoi

Motif

Magic object catches fish.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object gives power over animals. · view the constellation · filed as D1444.1

Filed across the traditions

Hawaii Beckwith Myth 19.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object catches animal.

4 finer motifs beneath it

Saint's bachall catches fish. (Cf. D1277, V220.) Magic wooden fish attracts live fish to fisherman's net. (Cf. D1268.) Magic branch catches fish. (Cf. D954.) Magic charm allows person to hook mythical eel. (Cf. D1273.)

Filed beside it

Charm to catch hare and monkey. (Cf. D1273.) Magic fishhook catches cats. (Cf. D1257.) Magic song to catch animals. (Cf. D1275.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Saint causes fish to come out of lake to satisfy guests for whom he has no food. (Cf. D1444.1, F986.2.)

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