μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
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  • IrishPlummer clxxxv, Cross.
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Filed under Acquisition of magic powers. (Cf. D810.)

1 finer motif beneath it
Magic power from prophet
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Man given power of wishingMan receives divine "possession" (becomes a diviner)Magic power from magicianMagic power from fairyMagic power from Death. Death as godfather. (Cf. D1725.1.)Magic power obtained from angelsMagic power from deityMagic power learned from giant (as foster-father)Magic power from superhuman race. (Cf. D1719.3.)Magic power received in dreamMagic power obtained by meditationActs producing magic powerMagic powers from rubbingMagic powers from swallowingMagic power from great pietyMagic power inherited
Travels with
Magic power of hermit (saint, yogi). (Cf. P426.2.)Craftsmanship magically bestowed by saint. (Cf. D1713, D1722.)Truant boy learns long lesson while asleep with head in saint's lap

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