μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Treasure pointed out by angels.

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Discovery of treasure. · view the constellation · filed as N536

Filed across the traditions
  • Irish myth Cross
  • Jewish Neuman, bin Gorion Born Judas 2d ed. I 188, 374.
Within the index

Filed under Discovery of treasure.

Filed beside 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" 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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