Stolen magic object stolen back by helpful cat and dog. They steal the ring from the thief's mouth.
Magic. · Magic objects. · Ownership of magic objects. · Recovery of magic object. · view the constellation · filed as D882.1.1
Motif
Filed across the traditions
- Indonesian DeVries Volksverhalen Nos. 67, 170 notes.
- general *Type 560
- general **Aarne MSFO XXV 3–82 BP II 455. – India: Thompson-Balys
Carried in tale types
- The Magic Ring · ATU 560 18 recorded variants
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