Golem. Automatic statue animated by insertion of written magic formula into an opening

Motif

Golem. Automatic statue animated by insertion of written magic formula into an opening.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Characteristics of magic objects. · Automatic magic objects. · Magic automata. · view the constellation · filed as D1635

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Within the index

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

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 Dancing automata. (Cf. D1646.)City populated by wooden automata Images of animals ridden (driven)Images open and close eyes Image eats or drinks Automata: other motifs

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