μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Certain person to find treasure.

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Discovery of treasure. · view the constellation · filed as N543

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed
Filed across the traditions
  • Lithuanian Balys Index Nos. 3612, 3616, 3620.
Within the index

Filed under Discovery of treasure.

4 finer motifs beneath it
Only particular persons see hidden treasure in its true form; others see it as coal, serpents, scorpions, etc Treasure to be found by hand that hid it Treasure to be found by man who plows with cock and harrows with hen Treasure to be found by man who marries original owner's daughter
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 Special conditions for finding 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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