μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
Scholars’ trail — 3references

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.

  • India*Thompson-Balys
  • N. Am. Indian*Thompson Tales 335 n. 210
  • Jamaica*Beckwith MAFLS XVII 248 No. 25.
Within the index

Filed under Magic object as provider.

2 finer motifs beneath it
Food or drink received directly from magic objectMagic object causes food and drink to be furnished. (Cf. D1470.1.)
Filed beside it
Magic wishing-object. Object causes wishes to be fulfilledProvisions received from magic objectMagic object furnishes clothes. (Cf. D1470.)Magic object furnishes soldiersMagic object furnishes slaves (subjects). (Cf. D1025.8.)Magic object furnishes livestock (oxen, horses, etc.)Magic object provides light. (Cf. D1162.)Magic object furnishes warmthMagic object produces oilMagic object produces buildingMagic object makes roadMagic object makes carpetMagic object makes rivers and lakesMagic object makes plants growMagic object provides wood

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