Sword hidden by old man — Mythoi

Motif

Sword hidden by old man.

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Where treasure is found. · view the constellation · filed as N511.1.0.2

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed

Indian / Hindu (Sanskrit epic) The Ramayan of Valmiki (Griffith verse translation) , Book 3, Canto 70
Reference The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (abridged) , Chapter VIII VIII. Departmental Kings of Nature
Japanese / Shinto Kojiki: Records of Ancient Matters , Section 164
Ancient Egyptian The Egyptian Book of the Dead , Chapter LXIV (2)
Māori Polynesian Mythology, and Ancient Traditional History of the New Zealand Race , Chapter 13

Cited in the index

general Herrmann Saxo II 306.

Within the index

Filed under Treasure buried by men.

Filed beside it

Treasure buried by dying man Treasure buried in graves Treasure buried in ancient settlements Treasure buried in extraordinary topographical formations Buried treasure wanders from place to place. Indicated by a light. (Cf. N532.) Treasure buried in woodshed Treasure in cellar of ruined house Treasure hidden by retreating army Treasure buried in chest, cask, kettle, or cannon barrel. (Cf. N525.) Treasure buried under tree Treasure buried under flower Treasure buried on top of mountain Treasure buried on island Treasure buried under stump

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