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

6 finer motifs beneath it
Automata as door-keepersImage of Virgin saves painter. Stretches forth hand and keeps him from fallingImages at church turn backs as mark of disfavor. Done when abandoned woman or merman enters. (Cf. B82, D1622.)Statue laughs and reveals crimeCalf of gold movesCarved image jumps at maker's command
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Automatic doll. (Cf. D1268.)Automatic statue of manAutomatic statue of animalOther automatic constructionsImage renders judgmentsImage indicates favor to suppliant. (Cf. D1639.3, V120.)Image dresses self. (Cf. D1268, V120.)Image bleedsStatue weepsImage flies through airDancing automata. (Cf. D1646.)City populated by wooden automataImages of animals ridden (driven)Images open and close eyesImage eats or drinksGolem. Automatic statue animated by insertion of written magic formula into an opening

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