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Motif

Magic object obtained as compensation for loss of entire herd – the spirit of the herd resides in the last goat's tail, which old woman keeps.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Ownership of magic objects. · Acquisition of magic object. · Magic object otherwise obtained. · view the constellation · filed as D859.6

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Scholars’ trail — 1reference

The index’s own references — the collections where scholars sighted this story-shape, tradition by tradition. Titles on our shelf are live links; the rest is the frontier, not yet shelved.

  • IndiaThompson-Balys.
Within the index

Filed under Magic object obtained – miscellaneous means.

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Magic object acquired by rapping on treeQuest to hell for magic objectMagic object obtained by reaching in certain cardinal directionMagic object eaten unwittinglyMagic object to be chosen from among identical worthless objects. Insect helps in choiceMagic object left by frightened demonsMagic object as ransom of captive

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