Saint's gospel-book keeps cattle from straying. (Cf. D1266.) — Mythoi

Motif

Saint's gospel-book keeps cattle from straying. (Cf. D1266.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object gives power over animals. · view the constellation · filed as D1446.2

Filed across the traditions

Irish Plummer clxxviii, Cross.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object prevents animal from straying.

Filed beside it

Saint's bell keeps cattle from straying. (Cf. D1213.) Shepherd's consecrated staff keeps cow from straying. (Cf. D1254.) Saint's staff serves as a shepherd. (Cf. D1254.) Magic circle keeps herd within it. (Cf. D1272.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

ask the rhapsode about this motif · search the shelf for “gospel-book” · wander