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Motifs — first 20 of 78
- Creator uses particular formula (letters) to create universe. A611.0.1
- Adam's name composed of initial letters of four stars from the four quarters of the heavens. A1281.6.1
- Adam named from first letters of four stars. A1577.1
- Mythical bird running before the sun bears inscription of golden letters. B7.3
- Cobra writes letters on prince's tongue: "Having heard all kinds of creatures talk, you will understand them." B165.1.3
- Bird as letter carrier. (Cf. K131.) B291.1.0.1
- Magic object acquired by exchanging letters. (Cf. K511). D836
- Magic letters (amulets) guard against attack by wild animals or men. (Cf. D1266.1.) D1381.16
- Magic letter protects against attack. (Cf. D1266.1.) D1381.24
- Reading letter written by Christ protects against attack. D1381.24.1
- Magic flower pot bears plants with gold letters and leaves. (Cf. D965.) D1469.1
- Letter delivers self. (Cf. D1266.) D1601.32
- Letter from captive prince asking for help flies through the air to addressee. D1601.32.1
- Letter read by holy man stops emperor from devastating country. D2163.5.2.1
- Dead wife returns to another person to have him write a letter to her husband. E322.7
- Woman's hand rises from grave and gives man performing vigil letter of salvation. E373.3
- Flower from grave bears letters. These commemorate the buried person. E631.0.2
- Soul in purgatory sends letter bidding his son reward one who has prayed him from purgatory. E755.3.1
- Clouds take form of letters. F795.1
- Extraordinary writings (book, letter). F883