Magic object loses power by overuse — Mythoi

Motif

Magic object loses power by overuse.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Ownership of magic objects. · Loss of magic object. · view the constellation · filed as D877

Filed across the traditions

India Thompson-Balys
Chinese Eberhard FFC CXX 106, 109. Jamaica: Beckwith MAFLS XVII 248 No. 24.
general *Chauvin V 11 No. 7

Within the index

Filed under Loss of magic object.

2 finer motifs beneath it

Magic wishing-ring loses power by touching water Extraordinary flower preserves its freshness so long as it remains unperceived by anyone other than owner

Filed beside 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 voluntarily restored to giver

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