Treasure reveals itself only at certain times — Mythoi

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Treasure reveals itself only at certain times.

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Discovery of treasure. · view the constellation · filed as N541

Within the index

Filed under Discovery of treasure.

4 finer motifs beneath it

Treasure reveals itself only on Christmas at midnight (or Christmas Eve) Treasure reveals itself once a century Treasure found on Hallowe'en Treasure discovered at the Nativity of Christ

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 pointed out by supernatural creature (fairy, etc.) 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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