μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Secret remedy revealed by departing animal. House spirit (or bird) leaves saying, "If you knew what valerian is good for, the people would not die so fast."

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Valuable secrets learned. · Secrets overheard. · view the constellation · filed as N452.2

Cited in the index
  • general **A. Martin "Die Pestage vom Vogel, der Bimbanelle und Baldrian als Heilmittel verkundet im Vogelsberg" Volk. u. Scholle IX No. 1.
Within the index

Filed under Secret remedy overheard in conversation of animals (witches).

Filed beside it
Remedy for lack of water in certain place overheard in conversation of animals (demons)

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