μῦθοι Mythoi
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Filed under Loss of magic object.

1 finer motif beneath it
Magic object exchanged for worthless. Foolish brother (wife) exchanges old object for new
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 returns to original placeMagic treasure animal killed. (Goose that laid the golden egg)Magic object loses power by overuseMagic object voluntarily restored to giver

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