Box can be opened only by right person. (Cf. D1170.) — Mythoi

Motif

Box can be opened only by right person. (Cf. D1170.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Characteristics of magic objects. · Other characteristics of magic objects. · view the constellation · filed as D1651.12

Filed across the traditions

India Thompson-Balys.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object obeys master alone.

Filed beside it

Only master is able to bend bow. (Cf. D1091.) Magic cudgel works only for master. (Cf. D1094.) Magic cooking-pot obeys only master. (Cf. D1601.10.1, D1171.1.) Inexhaustible pitcher stops pouring only at owner's command. (Cf. D1171.4, D1652.) Dead beggar's stick will not stay still until back in beggar's service. (Cf. D1254.) Oracular image refuses information except to hero. (Cf. D1311.7.) Magic musical instrument plays only for owner. (Cf. D1210.) Door will open only for hero. (Cf. D1146.) Bonds cannot be loosed save by man who tied them Apple (or ball) containing man's soul can be split only by man's own sword. (Cf. D981.1.) Stolen gun works only for master. (Cf. D838, D1096.1.) Jewel responds to owner's voice. (Cf. D1070.) Magic clock flies only at owner's command

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic utensils and implements

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