μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Stumble reveals depository of treasure.

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Discovery of treasure. · view the constellation · filed as N534.1

Filed across the traditions
  • Irish myth Cross.
Within the index

Filed under Treasure discovered by accident.

Filed beside it
Gold hoard found by cow stepping into hole Saint sticks crozier into sod and finds pound of gold Information about treasure received from overheard conversation Poor boy accidentally finds deserted city with treasure Treasure found by man when he obeys call of nature Man digging stones in the pavement finds a chest of treasure Jewel found accidentally on a bought donkey's neck

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