Treasure found in hollow of tree — Mythoi

Motif

Treasure found in hollow of tree.

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Where treasure is found. · view the constellation · filed as N528

Filed across the traditions

Cheremis Sebeok-Nyerges.

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 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 Where treasure is found – miscellaneous

Carried in tale types

The Brother (the Poor Man) about to Hang Himself Finds a Treasure (previously The Brother to Hang Himself) · ATU 740** 1 recorded variant

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