Loss of magic object — Mythoi

Motif

Loss of magic object.

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

Cited in the index

general *Aarne MSFO XXV I–200 passim
general Bolte Zs. f. Vksk. XVIII 452 n. 3. – Chinese: Werner 348, Graham. → on our shelf: Myths & Legends of China, Chapter XIV

Within the index

13 finer motifs beneath it

Death to follow loss of magic object Loss of magic object causes madness 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

Carried in tale types

Aladdin · ATU 561 5 recorded variants

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