μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Wizard shows form or shadow or picture of thief. (Cf. D1323.1, D1821.3.7.1.)

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Manifestations of magic power. · Lasting magic qualities. · Magic knowledge. · view the constellation · filed as D1817.0.1.4

Filed across the traditions
  • England *Baughman.
Within the index

Filed under Magic detection of theft.

Filed beside it
Witch (wizard) reveals name of thief Wizard tells location of stolen property Wizard compels thief to return stolen property Wizard detects thieves by placing leaf from Bible under doorstep. The guilty ones stumble over doorstep Wizard detects thief by trance
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic clairvoyant mirror Magic sight by looking into glass of water

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