μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Saint's breath kindles lamps. (Cf. D1005.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object performs other services for owner. · view the constellation · filed as D1566.1.4

Filed across the traditions
  • Irish Plummer clxxviii, *Cross.
  • general *Loomis White Magic 46f.
Within the index

Filed under Magic object sets things afire.

2 finer motifs beneath it
Saint's breath kindles coals Saint's (man's) breath makes icicles (snow, water) burn
Filed beside it
Magic arrow sets fire to whatever it hits. (Cf. D1092.) Magic fire-moccasins. Set fire to surroundings. (Cf. D1065.4.) Magic sword causes fire and smoke. (Cf. D1081.) Shower of fire from magic anvil. (Cf. D1202.) Magic dog's breath burns dead bodies. (Cf. B182.1, D1029.1.) Holy water procures fire or light. (Cf. V132.)
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic breath

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