μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Treasure in cellar of ruined house.

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Where treasure is found. · view the constellation · filed as N511.1.6

Filed across the traditions
  • Italian Basile Pentamerone I No. 7.
Within the index

Filed under Treasure buried by men.

1 finer motif beneath it
Treasure found in ruined wall
Filed beside it
Treasure buried by dying man Sword hidden by old 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 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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