μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Quest for the living harp.

Tests. · Tests of prowess: quests. · Nature of quests. · Quest for marvelous objects or animals. · view the constellation · filed as H1335

Cited in the index
  • general *Type 465B.
Within the index

Filed under Quest for marvelous objects or animals.

1 finer motif beneath it
Quest for gold mouth-harp
Filed beside it
Quest for magic objects Quest for things seen in dream Quest for marvelous water Quest for marvelous pillar Quest for marvelous remedy Quest for remarkable animal Quest for marvelous parts or possessions of animals Quest for extraordinary plants (fruits, trees) Quest for magic cauldron Quest for sword of light Quest for axe which sticks in beam outside a tower Quest for magic lantern Quest for magic iron rod Quest for castle of jewels Quest for ferule to fit staff Quest for magic spear (sword, etc.)
Carried in tale types

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