μῦθοι Mythoi
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Filed under Loss of magic object.

1 finer motif beneath it
Magic mango returns to tree for broken tabu
Filed beside it
Death to follow loss of magic objectLoss of magic object causes madnessMagic object stolenMagic object taken away by forceMagic object mysteriously disappearsMagic jewel carried off by bird. This happens when the jewel is examined by daylight. (Cf. D861.7.)Magic object destroyedMagic object mysteriously disappearsMagic object traded awayMagic treasure animal killed. (Goose that laid the golden egg)Magic object loses power by overuseMagic object voluntarily restored to giver

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