Treasure pointed out by supernatural creature (fairy, etc.) — Mythoi

Motif

Treasure pointed out by supernatural creature (fairy, etc.).

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Discovery of treasure. · view the constellation · filed as N538

Filed across the traditions

Finnish-Swedish Wessman 75 No. 60
India Thompson-Balys
Buddhist myth Malalasekera I 299, 624f., II 979.

Within the index

Filed under Discovery of treasure.

2 finer motifs beneath it

Treasure pointed out by soul which has left body for this purpose Treasure from defeated giant. (Cf. F531.6.7, G610, D838.6.)

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 Speaking bird tells where treasure is buried 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

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Fairy shows hiding place of treasure in return for freedom. (Cf. N538.)

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