μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Man in despair digging own grave finds treasure.

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Discovery of treasure. · view the constellation · filed as N545

Filed across the traditions
  • Jewish bin Gorion Born Judas 2d ed. I 288, 378.
Within the index

Filed under Discovery of treasure.

2 finer motifs beneath it
Man in despair preparing to hang himself finds treasure in the tree (beam) Man ready to kill self hears voice directing him to buried fortune
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 Certain person to find treasure Understanding of animal languages leads to discovery of a treasure Discovery of treasure – miscellaneous

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