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Motif

Magic object stolen.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Ownership of magic objects. · Loss of magic object. · view the constellation · filed as D861

Filed across the traditions
  • Italian Novella Rotunda
  • Jewish Neuman
  • India *Thompson-Balys
  • S. Am. Indian (Toba) Métraux MAFLS XL 130.
  • general Fansler MAFLS XII 17
  • general Georgia Negro: Harris Nights 30
Within the index

Filed under Loss of magic object.

11 finer motifs beneath it
Magic object stolen from local deity Magic object stolen by host (at inn.) Magic object stolen by neighbor Magic object stolen by brothers Magic object stolen by rival for wife Magic object stolen by hero's wife Magic object stolen in card game Magic object carried off by bird. (Cf. D865.) Magic object stolen by relatives Magic object stolen by giants Magic object carried away; child allowed to play with it
Filed beside it
Death to follow loss of magic object Loss of magic object causes madness 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

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