μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Magic object as ransom of captive.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Ownership of magic objects. · Acquisition of magic object. · Magic object otherwise obtained. · view the constellation · filed as D859.8

Filed across the traditions
  • Greek Grote I 139
  • Icelandic Boberg.
Within the index

Filed under Magic object obtained – miscellaneous means.

Filed beside it
Magic object acquired by rapping on tree Quest to hell for magic object Magic object obtained by reaching in certain cardinal direction Magic object eaten unwittingly Magic object to be chosen from among identical worthless objects. Insect helps in choice 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 object left by frightened demons

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