• Gate of heaven guarded by clap of thunder and mysterious sword. A661.0.1.1
• Doors of heaven guarded by rivers of fire. A661.0.1.1.1
• Sandalwood tree is guarded by dragon with venomous breath. B11.6.10
• Magic spring guarded by demons (monsters). D927.2
• Magic spring guarded by druids. D927.2.1
• Magic tree guarded by serpent (dragon) coiled around its roots. D950.0.1
• Magic tree guarded by giant ogre. D950.0.1.1
• Entrance to other world guarded by monsters (or animals). F150.2
• Entrance to otherworld guarded by giant (champion). F150.2.1
• Entrance to otherworld guarded by spirits. F150.2.2
• Entrance to otherworld guarded by north and south winds. F150.2.3
• Bridge to otherworld guarded by animals. F152.0.1
• Castle guarded by beasts. F771.5.1
• Castle guarded by giants (ogres). F771.5.2
• Wonderful birds guarded by monster. G375
• Task: stealing cattle which are guarded by a marvelous dog. H1151.8
• Task: bringing branch from tree guarded by ghosts. H1151.10
• Task: stealing pears from ingeniously guarded garden. H1151.10.1
• Task: stealing three pearls from king's heavily guarded treasury. H1151.13.5
• Quest over path guarded by dangerous animals. H1236.2

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