μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Discovery of rich mine.

Chance and fate. · Lucky accidents. · Treasure trove. · Treasure trove – miscellaneous motifs. · view the constellation · filed as N596

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Filed under Treasure trove – miscellaneous motifs.

2 finer motifs beneath it
Rich mine discovered through dream. (Cf. N531.) Rich mine discovered by accidental breaking off of rock
Filed beside it
Curse on treasure. Finder or owner to have bad luck N591. Treasure from striking animal or person and disenchanting him Helper in hiding treasure killed in order that nobody may ever find it Discovery of underground oil pools

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