Speaking bird tells where treasure is buried — Mythoi

Motif

Speaking bird tells where treasure is buried.

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Discovery of treasure. · view the constellation · filed as N537

Filed across the traditions

Italian Novella Rotunda
Jewish Neuman, *bin Gorion Born Judas IV 29, 275
India Thompson-Balys.

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" Treasure pointed out by angels 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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