Fairy fetches mortals to remove treasure hidden by ghosts in their lifetimes. (Cf. N510.)

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Fairy fetches mortals to remove treasure hidden by ghosts in their lifetimes. (Cf. N510.)

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Fairies and elves. · Possessions of fairies. · view the constellation · filed as F244.3

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"The Four Jewels of the Tuatha Dé Danann" (fairies?)Fairy shows hiding place of treasure in return for freedom. (Cf. N538.)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.)

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