Helpers on quest — Mythoi

Motif

Helpers on quest.

Tests. · Tests of prowess: quests. · Attendant circumstances of quests. · Accomplishment of quests. · view the constellation · filed as H1233

Filed across the traditions

India *Thompson-Balys.

Within the index

Filed under Accomplishment of quests.

6 finer motifs beneath it

Old person as helper on quest Relation as helper on quest Holy man as helper on quest Supernatural creature as helper on quest Deity as helper on quest Animals help hero on quest

Filed beside it

Large boot-supply for journey. Quest is to be so long that many boots are to be worn out Directions on quest given by sun, moon, wind, and stars Succession of helpers on quest. One helper sends to another, who sends to another, etc. (Cf. H1241.) Perilous path traversed on quest Conjuring away obstacles on quest for lost wife Accomplishment of quest – miscellaneous

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