Magic pill saves corpse from corruption. (Cf. D1243.) — Mythoi

Motif

Magic pill saves corpse from corruption. (Cf. D1243.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object performs other services for owner. · view the constellation · filed as D1585.1

Filed across the traditions

Chinese Werner 266. → on our shelf: Myths & Legends of China, Chapter X

Within the index

Filed under Magic object saves corpse from corruption.

Filed beside it

Magic plant saves cut-off limbs from corruption. (Cf. D965.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes

Blind god. Hödhr Goddess of mercy Animal as servant to man Animal as domestic servant Helpful tiger Transformation: man to tiger Transformation: instruments of torture to lotus flowers Magic object acquired as reward for religious austerities Magic peach Magic hairpin Magic waters and medicines Magic salve (ointment)

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