μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
Scholars’ trail — 1reference

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.

  • IndiaThompson-Balys.
Within the index

Filed under Magic object as provider.

3 finer motifs beneath it
Magic calabash furnishes slaves. (Cf. D965.2.)Magic egg furnishes slaves (subjects for chief or king, etc.). (Cf. D1470.1.8.)Magic basket (box) furnishes slaves. (Cf. D1171.11.)
Filed beside it
Magic wishing-object. Object causes wishes to be fulfilledProvisions received from magic objectFood and drink from magic objectMagic object furnishes clothes. (Cf. D1470.)Magic object furnishes soldiersMagic 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
Travels with
Magic sheepskin

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