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Motif

Magic object given away returns to giver.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Characteristics of magic objects. · Automatic magic objects. · Automatic object. · view the constellation · filed as D1602.18

Filed across the traditions
  • S. Am. Indian Métraux RMLP XXXIII 178.
Within the index

Filed under Self-returning magic object. (Cf. D868.1.)

Filed beside it
Stones, being removed, return to their places. (Cf. D931, D1401.5.) Felled tree raises itself again. (Cf. D950.) Self-returning robe. (Cf. D1052.) Self-returning moccasins. (Cf. D1005.4.) Self-returning bangle. (Cf. D1075.) Self-returning spear. (Cf. D1084.) Self-returning wheel. (Cf. D1207.) Saint's bell when stolen miraculously returns. (Cf. D1213.) Saint's bachall when lost returns. (Cf. D1277.) Self-returning magic book. (Cf. D1266.) Self-returning magic coin. Keeps coming back. (Cf. D1288.) Self-returning head. When head is cut off it returns to proper place without harm to owner. (Cf. D992.) Self-returning cruet. (Cf. D1171.8.1.) Self-returning magic apple. (Cf. D981.1.) Self-returning hammer. (Cf. D1209.4.) Arrow shot at bull returns to shooter. (Cf. D1092.)

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