Understanding of animal languages leads to discovery of a treasure — Mythoi

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Understanding of animal languages leads to discovery of a treasure.

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Discovery of treasure. · view the constellation · filed as N547

Filed across the traditions

India Thompson-Balys
Chinese Eberhard FFC CXX 42.

Within the index

Filed under Discovery of treasure.

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 Man in despair digging own grave finds treasure Discovery of treasure – miscellaneous

Carried in tale types

The Woman who Understands Animal Languages · ATU 670A 1 recorded variant

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