μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Magic object recovered by using second magic object.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Ownership of magic objects. · Recovery of magic object. · view the constellation · filed as D881

Filed across the traditions
  • India Thompson-Balys
  • French Canadian Barbeau JAFL XXIX 24.
  • general *Type 561
  • general *Aarne MSFO XXV 3–83
  • general *BP II 547ff. – Jewish: Neuman
Within the index

Filed under Recovery of magic object.

2 finer motifs beneath it
Recovery of magic object by use of magic apples. These apples cause horns to grow. (Cf. D895.) Recovery of magic object by use of magic cudgel. (Cf. D1094.)
Filed beside it
Recovery of magic object cures madness Magic object stolen back Magic (marvelous object) given back to placate crying child Thief forced to vomit up stolen magic object Magic object recovered with devil's help Magic object recovered through recitation of magic formula Magic object returned in payment for removal of magic horns. (Cf. D881.1)
Carried in tale types
  • Aladdin · ATU 561 10 recorded variants

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