Magic diamond on ogre's waist opens passage in tank by its reflection on water — Mythoi

Motif

Magic diamond on ogre's waist opens passage in tank by its reflection on water.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object miraculously opens and closes. · view the constellation · filed as D1551.7

Filed across the traditions

India Thompson-Balys.

Within the index

Filed under Waters magically divide and close.

1 finer motif beneath it

Diamond in snake king's forehead in hero's pocket opens lake waters to reveal a pathway to underground palace. (Cf. D1071.)

Filed beside it

Water becomes shallow so man is able to cross the river Magic salt causes waters to divide. (Cf. D1039.2.) Magic rod causes waters to divide and close. (Cf. D1254.2.) Magic root causes waters to divide and close. (Cf. D967.) Magic powder causes waters to divide. (Cf. D1246.) Saint's bachall causes sea to divide. (Cf. D1277.) Magic stick causes waters to divide. (Cf. D956.) Magic brick causes waters to divide. (Cf. D935.4.) Magic formula causes sea to open up. (Cf. D1273.)

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