μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Magic defense in battle. (Cf. K2350.)

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Manifestations of magic power. · Miscellaneous magical manifestations. · Miscellaneous magical manifestations. · view the constellation · filed as D2163

Cited in the index
  • general Tawney I 362, 367n., Jewish: Neuman.
Within the index

Filed under Miscellaneous magical manifestations.

9 finer motifs beneath it
Broken weapons magically restored. (Cf. D1080, F1098, H1023.8.) Magic reinforcements. Hero's followers magically multiplied or whole new army conjured up Virgin Mary intercepts an arrow in battle. (Cf. V250.) Magic mist as defense in battle. (Cf. D902.1.) Saint's prayer wins battle Obstructions magically produced before enemy Enemy's army deceived by illusion produced by saint Saint's blessing brings victory Saint protects followers against bullets by stretching sheet over their heads
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Magic control of waters. (Cf. D1242.1.) Magic control of mountains. (Cf. D932.) Magic control of rocks Magic control over animals. (Cf. D2070.) Magic control of soil and crops Magic control of fires. (Cf. D1271.) Magic healing power Magic control of disease. (Cf. D1500.) Escapes by magic. (Cf. D1395.) Magic help from falling Corpse magically saved from corruption. (Cf. V52.14.) Magic used against poison. (Cf. D1515.) Magic adhesion. (Cf. D1413.) Continuing magic acts Magic singing Magic dancing. Enchanted persons dance till released
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Military strategy

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