μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Special conditions for finding treasure.

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Discovery of treasure. · view the constellation · filed as N542

Filed across the traditions
  • Finnish-Swedish Wessman 77 Nos. 642–644, 648
  • Japanese Ikeda.
Within the index

Filed under Discovery of treasure.

2 finer motifs beneath it
Treasure found if one goes with one-night old colt on to one-night old ice Treasure to be found when three-legged cat shrieks over the burial place
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.) Treasure reveals itself only at certain times 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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