Discovery of treasure — Mythoi

Motif

Discovery of treasure.

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Discovery of treasure. · view the constellation · filed as N530

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed

Middle Eastern The Thousand and One Nights, commonly called, in England, The Arabian Nights' Entertainments , Chapter 1
Depth Commentary Psychology of the Unconscious: A Study of the Transformations and Symbolisms of the Libido , Part II — CHAPTER III

Filed across the traditions

India Thompson-Balys
Chinese Graham.
general *Fb "skat" III 235a

Within the index

14 finer motifs beneath it

Treasure discovered through dream Light indicates hidden treasure. (Cf. N511.1.4.) Treasure discovered by magic object Treasure discovered by accident Treasure indicated by statue (stone) with inscription, "Dig here" Treasure pointed out by angels Speaking bird tells where treasure is buried Treasure pointed out by supernatural creature (fairy, etc.) Treasure reveals itself only at certain times Special conditions for finding treasure Certain person to find treasure Man in despair digging own grave finds treasure Understanding of animal languages leads to discovery of a treasure Discovery of treasure – miscellaneous

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