μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Magic staff destroys obstacles. (Cf. D1254.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object performs other services for owner. · view the constellation · filed as D1562.1

Filed across the traditions
  • Hawaii Dixon 90.
Within the index

Filed under Magic object removes obstacles.

Filed beside it
Hair from fox's tail opens all doors. (Cf. D1023.2, D1557.) Magic horn blows down wall. (Cf. D1222.) Magic needle makes everything fall to pieces. (Cf. D1181.) Hero crosses impassable plain in path of magic object Holy water destroys veil over well. (Cf. D1242.1.2.) Magic root snaps bars of iron in two. (Cf. D1564.)
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic staff. (Cf. D1277.)

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