Fairy shows hiding place of treasure in return for freedom. (Cf. N538.) — Mythoi

Motif

Fairy shows hiding place of treasure in return for freedom. (Cf. N538.)

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Fairies and elves. · Possessions of fairies. · view the constellation · filed as F244.2

Filed across the traditions

Ireland Baughman.

Within the index

Filed under Fairies' treasure.

Filed beside it

"The Four Jewels of the Tuatha Dé Danann" (fairies?) Fairy fetches mortals to remove treasure hidden by ghosts in their lifetimes. (Cf. N510.) Fairies scare treasure-seeker away from hoard. They get bigger and bigger, and cause violent storms until seeker leaves. Cf. D2141.0.2 Fairies dig for treasure Fairies guard giants' treasures. (Cf. N570.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Treasure pointed out by supernatural creature (fairy, etc.)

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