μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Magic song causes plowed ground to become unplowed. (Cf. D1275.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object performs other services for owner. · view the constellation · filed as D1565.3

Filed across the traditions
  • Africa (Kaffir) Theal 30 No. 1, 41 No. 2, (Basuto): Jacottet 100 No. 15, (Yoruba): Ellis 253 No. 4.
Within the index

Filed under Magic object causes things to seek their proper place.

Filed beside it
Magic feather causes chips from tree to return as cut. Thus the tree remains uncut. (Cf. D1021.) Magic lyre charms stones into their place in building. (Cf. D1231.1.) Saint's breath restores shattered vessel. (Cf. D1005.)
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic song

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