μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Saint spreads his cloak (or other clothes) upon the water and rides to his desired destination. (Cf. D1053.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object affords miraculous transportation. · view the constellation · filed as D1524.1.3

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  • general *Loomis White Magic 91.
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Filed under Magic object permits man to walk on water.

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Medicine on feet permits man to walk on water. (Cf. D1241.)Saint's bachall permits him to walk on sea. (Cf. D1277.)Sand permits man to walk on water. (Cf. D935.1.)
Travels with
Magic mantle (cloak)

wander