Thumb of knowledge from catching thumb in door of fairy. (Cf. F211.1.)

Motif

Thumb of knowledge from catching thumb in door of fairy. (Cf. F211.1.)

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Manifestations of magic power. · Lasting magic qualities. · Magic knowledge. · view the constellation · filed as D1811.1.1.1

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth *Cross.

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Filed under Thumb of knowledge. Man cooks magic animal and burns thumb. When he puts thumb in mouth he has magic knowledge. (Cf. D1810.3.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Entrance to fairyland through door in knoll

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