μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Transformation through magic word (charm). (Cf. D1273.)

Magic. · Transformation. · Means of transformation. · Transformation through power of the word. · view the constellation · filed as D522

Filed across the traditions
  • Irish myth Cross
  • India *Thompson-Balys, Penzer I 136, II 20, VI 8, 59. – Tuamotu: Stimson MS (z-G. 13/203)
  • Jamaica *Beckwith MAFLS XVII 271 No. 84.
Within the index

Filed under Transformation through power of the word.

Filed beside it
Transformation through wish Transformation through song. (Cf. D1275.) Transformation through curse Transformation through greeting: first creature to be greeted will be transformed. (Cf. A1371.3.) Transformation by scolding Transformation through power of the word – miscellaneous
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic formula (charm) Magic charm turns sweets into bugs. (Cf. D522)

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