μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Treasure hidden under the water.

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Where treasure is found. · view the constellation · filed as N513

Filed across the traditions
  • Danish Kristensen Danske Sagn III (1895) 442ff., (1931) 305ff.
  • Icelandic *Boberg.
  • general *Winter 19
  • general *Fb "skat" III 235a
Within the index

Filed under Where treasure is found.

6 finer motifs beneath it
Man jumps into the sea, river or waterfall with his treasure Sword hidden under water Treasure hidden in spring Treasure hidden in river Treasure buried in sunken ship Queen's jewel-box thrown into tank floats to top during first week of new moon; light or large jewel on top reveals it to passersby. It disappears when someone tries to get it
Filed beside it
Treasure in ground Treasure in underground chamber (cavern) 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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