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Discovery of treasure – miscellaneous.

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Discovery of treasure. · view the constellation · filed as N549

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Four pots of rupees magically appear on horns of buffaloes stuck in pond, and poor owner becomes rich
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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 Understanding of animal languages leads to discovery of a treasure

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