μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Magic object removes obstacles.

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

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Filed under Magic object performs other services for owner.

7 finer motifs beneath 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.) 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.)
Filed beside it
Magic object confers miraculous powers (luck) Magic object controls condition of soil Magic object splits or cuts things Magic object causes things to seek their proper place Magic object controls fire Magic object produces fountain. (Cf. D925.1.) Magic object revivifies trees Magic smoke carries power of saint. (Cf. D1271, V220.) Charms to make butter come. (Cf. D1273, D2084.2.5.) Line drawn by saint's bachall separates calves from their mothers. (Cf. D1272.1, D1277.) Magic object does not awaken sleepers Magic object causes tree to spring up Charm renders magic efficacious [First Edition: D1578. Magic object keeps off enchantment. (Cf. D1380.)] Tasks performed by use of magic object Climbing into air on magic rope. (Cf. D1203.)

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