μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Magic sword cuts stone and fells trees. (Cf. D1081.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object performs other services for owner. · view the constellation · filed as D1564.6

Filed across the traditions
  • Irish myth *Cross.
Within the index

Filed under Magic object splits or cuts things.

Filed beside it
Magic pebble splits wood. (Cf. D931.) Saint's spittle splits rocks. (Cf. D1001.) Saint's bachall splits rock, cuts stone, and cleaves ground. (Cf. D1277.) Magic object cuts down trees Magic cranberry opens wedge and frees hero. (Cf. D981.10.1.) Magic weapon (sword, axe) cuts hair (on water, in wind)
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic sword

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