μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Detection of crime through "knowledge tooth". (Cf. D1810.3, D1811.1.1.)

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Manifestations of magic power. · Lasting magic qualities. · Magic knowledge. · view the constellation · filed as D1817.3

Filed across the traditions
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Within the index

Filed under Magic detection of crime. (Cf. D1318.)

Filed beside it
Magic detection of theft Magic detection of poison. (Cf. D1317.0.1.) Magic detection of murder Magic detection of conspiracy Magic detection of sin Druids magically detect crime Saints magically detect crime
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic knowledge from touching "knowledge tooth" with thumb. (Cf. D1009.2, D1811.1.1.) Thumb of knowledge. Man cooks magic animal and burns thumb. When he puts thumb in mouth he has magic knowledge. (Cf. D1810.3.)

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