Spear stuck in river bed stops water. (Cf. D1084.) — Mythoi

Motif

Spear stuck in river bed stops water. (Cf. D1084.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object controls the elements. · view the constellation · filed as D1549.3.8

Filed across the traditions

S. Am. Indian (Mataco) Métraux MAFLS XL 132.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object controls river (lake).

Filed beside it

Saint's bachall drives back flooding river. (Cf. D1277.) Saint's bachall leads stream through mountain (or up hill.) (Cf. D1277.) Magic trousers make river boil. (Cf. D1055.) Magic gem causes river waters to recede. (Cf. D1071, D1551.) Fish bone holds back water in river. (Cf. D1013.) Ring of hay thrown into empty lake fills it up with water. (Cf. D1276.) Written charm causes river to flow quietly. (Cf. D1266.1.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic spear. (Cf. D1086.)

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