Miscellaneous forms of transformation

Motif

Miscellaneous forms of transformation.

Magic. · Transformation. · Other forms of transformation. · Transformation: object to object. · Miscellaneous forms of transformation. · view the constellation · filed as D490

Attested across traditions

North American Indigenous Tales of the North American Indians , Tale 54 receipt

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed

Within the index

4 finer motifs beneath it

Compressible objects Color of object changed Spirit changes to animal Transformation: person to monster

Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes

Tabu: loss of chastity. Hero loses power with loss of chastity Nuptial tabu. Man and wife forbidden intercourse for definite time Magic pastry (bread, cake, etc.) Extraordinary club. (Cf. F531.4.5.4.) Infant picks out his unknown father Succession of helpers on quest. One helper sends to another, who sends to another, etc. (Cf. H1241.) Girl as helper

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