Hero crosses impassable plain in path of magic object — Mythoi

Motif

Hero crosses impassable plain in path of magic object.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object performs other services for owner. · view the constellation · filed as D1562.5

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth *Cross.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object removes obstacles.

Filed beside it

Magic staff destroys obstacles. (Cf. D1254.) 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.) Holy water destroys veil over well. (Cf. D1242.1.2.) Magic root snaps bars of iron in two. (Cf. D1564.)

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