μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Magic control of wells (springs). (Cf. A941.5, D927, D1567, F933.)

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Manifestations of magic power. · Miscellaneous magical manifestations. · Miscellaneous magical manifestations. · view the constellation · filed as D2151.6

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  • Irish mythCross.
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Filed under Magic control of waters. (Cf. D1242.1.)

2 finer motifs beneath it
Saint causes wells to failMan makes all waters of spring flow into a small brass pot
Filed beside it
Saint regulates temperature of watersWaters made to dry upWall of water magically warded off. (Cf. D1549.3.1.)Magic control of seas. (Cf. D911.)Magic control of riversMagic control of waves. (Cf. D911.1, D2151.1.3.)Magic calming of whirlpoolMagic control of pond (tank)Magic control of lakes. (Cf. D921.)Magic flood. (Cf. D1542.3, D1549.3.1.)
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Spring breaks forth through power of saintMagic object produces fountain. (Cf. D925.1.)Magic spring. (Cf. D925, D926.)Extraordinary occurrences connected with springs

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