Loss of magic object causes madness — Mythoi

Motif

Loss of magic object causes madness.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Ownership of magic objects. · Loss of magic object. · view the constellation · filed as D860.0.2

Filed across the traditions

India Thompson-Balys.

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Filed under Loss of magic object.

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Death to follow loss of magic object Magic object stolen Magic object taken away by force Magic object mysteriously disappears Magic jewel carried off by bird. This happens when the jewel is examined by daylight. (Cf. D861.7.) Magic object destroyed Magic object mysteriously disappears Magic object returns to original place Magic object traded away Magic treasure animal killed. (Goose that laid the golden egg) Magic object loses power by overuse Magic object voluntarily restored to giver

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