μῦθοι Mythoi
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Treasure discovered by accident.

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

Filed across the traditions
  • Irish myth Cross
  • Finnish-Swedish Wessman 78 Nos. 652–656
  • India *Thompson-Balys
  • Chinese Graham
  • West Indies Flowers 565.
Within the index

Filed under Discovery of treasure.

8 finer motifs beneath it
Stumble reveals depository of treasure 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
Filed beside it
Treasure discovered through dream Light indicates hidden treasure. (Cf. N511.1.4.) Treasure discovered by magic object 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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