Dancing automata. (Cf. D1646.) — Mythoi

Motif

Dancing automata. (Cf. D1646.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Characteristics of magic objects. · Automatic magic objects. · Magic automata. · view the constellation · filed as D1627

Cited in the index

general *Liebrecht 90.

Within the index

Filed under Magic automata. Statues or images that act as if alive. (Cf. D1523.2.8.)

1 finer motif beneath it

Instrument's ornamental figures climb down and run about as harper plays

Filed beside it

Automatic doll. (Cf. D1268.) Automatic statue of man Automatic statue of animal Other automatic constructions Image renders judgments Image indicates favor to suppliant. (Cf. D1639.3, V120.) Image dresses self. (Cf. D1268, V120.) Image bleeds Statue weeps Image flies through air City populated by wooden automata Images of animals ridden (driven) Images open and close eyes Image eats or drinks Golem. Automatic statue animated by insertion of written magic formula into an opening Automata: other motifs

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic dancing object. (Cf. D1627.)

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