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Treasure discovered by magic object.

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Discovery of treasure. · view the constellation · filed as N533

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Filed under Discovery of treasure.

5 finer motifs beneath it
Treasure discovered by clairvoyant vase. (Cf. D1323.2.) Treasure found by clairvoyant mirror. (Cf. D1323.1.) Treasure discovered by hand of unborn child Consecrated wine used to discover treasure Men find mines of copper, silver, gold and iron where balls fall
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Treasure discovered through dream Light indicates hidden treasure. (Cf. N511.1.4.) 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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