μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Treasure hidden in pillow under dead man's head.

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Where treasure is found. · view the constellation · filed as N522

Filed across the traditions
  • Estonian Aarne FFC XXV 129 No. 66
  • Lithuanian Balys Index No. 3622
  • Finnish Aarne FFC XXXIII 45 No. 66.
Within the index

Filed under Where treasure is found.

Filed beside it
Treasure in ground 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 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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