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- Origin of ogam inscriptions. A1484.1
- Mythical bird running before the sun bears inscription of golden letters. B7.3
- Man with inscription on forehead. F545.2.3
- Image with pointing finger. Inscription says, "Dig here." Treasure etc. found when directions are followed. F855.1
- Recognition by unique ability to read inscription. H31.11
- Suitor tasks announced by inscription on statue. H335.0.4
- Inscription on home of riddle-solver "I have no care." H562
- Inscription on walls for condensed education. J168
- "Come tomorrow". The devil keeps calling daily until the gate with the inscription rots. He then claims his debtor. K231.12.1
- Ogam inscription on shield orders that bearer (who does not know meaning) shall be killed. Poet (who recognizes the meaning) reports to king that inscription means a request for honorable treatment. K511.2
- Proud inscriptions sole remains of powerful king. L413
- The choice of roads. At parting of three roads are equivocal inscriptions telling what will happen if each is chosen. Brothers each choose a different road. N122.0.1
- Treasure indicated by statue (stone) with inscription, "Dig here". N535
- Inscription accidentally seen tells hero how to escape captivity. R217