μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Magic object a gift.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Ownership of magic objects. · Acquisition of magic object. · Magic object a gift. · view the constellation · filed as D810

Filed across the traditions
  • Icelandic *Boberg
  • India *Thompson-Balys.
  • general *BP I 361
  • general *Aarne JSFO XXVII 1–96. – Irish myth: Cross
Within the index
16 finer motifs beneath it
Magic object received from God (a god) Magic object received from supernatural being Magic object received from fairy Magic objects received from sun, moon, and stars, etc Magic object received from relative Magic object inherited Magic object received from grateful person Magic object received from astrologer Magic object received from old woman Magic object received from old man Magic object received from huntsman Magic object received from maiden Magic object received from monster Magic object received through particular intermediaries. Only one person can help secure it Magic object received from child Acquisition of magic object – miscellaneous
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Acquisition of magic powers. (Cf. D810.)
Carried in tale types

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