Sword leaves no trace of blow behind it. (Cf. D1081, D1564.7, F833.) — Mythoi

Motif

Sword leaves no trace of blow behind it. (Cf. D1081, D1564.7, F833.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Characteristics of magic objects. · Other characteristics of magic objects. · view the constellation · filed as D1666

Filed across the traditions

Irish MacCulloch Celtic 65, Cross.

Within the index

Filed under Other characteristics of magic objects.

Filed beside it

Magic object obeys master alone Inexhaustible object. Keeps magically renewing itself or expanding Infallible article Immovable object Invisible objects. (Cf. D1981.3; F235.1.) Incombustible objects. (Cf. D1841.3; D2158.2; F979.5.) Untiring object Grateful objects Magic object cannot be replaced Magic object works by being stroked Magic object works in contrary fashions Summer and winter garden. Garden which blooms in winter. (Cf. D961.) Food has taste of any dainty desired. (Cf. D1030, D1359.4.) Magic garden grows at once. (Cf. D961.) Magic tree continually in fruit. (Cf. D950.) Silver in chain increases in fire. (Cf. D1078.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic sword Magic weapon (sword, axe) cuts hair (on water, in wind) Extraordinary sword

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