Treasure in ground — Mythoi

Motif

Treasure in ground.

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

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Filed across the traditions

Irish myth *Cross
Icelandic Boberg
U.S. Baughman
Chinese Graham.

Within the index

Filed under Where treasure is found.

5 finer motifs beneath it

Treasure buried by men Natural underground treasure Treasure placed in ground by supernatural beings Treasure found in snake hole Treasure under stone

Filed beside it

Treasure in underground chamber (cavern) Treasure hidden under the water Treasure hidden in religious shrine Treasure at end of rainbow Treasure hidden in building Gold found, concealed in bricks and successfully secured Treasure left in stick. It accidentally falls apart Treasure hidden in pillow under dead man's head Treasure hidden in a stone Treasure found in beggar's hat Treasure found in chest (kettle, cask). (Cf. N511.1.8.) Treasure found in bundle of rags Treasure (money) carried by bird to nest Treasure found in hollow of tree Where treasure is found – miscellaneous

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