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Motifs — first 20 of 30
- Magic object pointed out by bird. D849.2
- Magic object pointed out by divine voice. D849.7
- Spear in ground pointed toward ferocious animal protects. (Cf. D1084.) D1381.17
- Wands of life and death. Pointed with one end, kill; with the other, resuscitate. (Cf. D1254.1, D1402.10.) D1663.1
- Magic sleep induced by disappointed suitor. D1964.2
- Pointed leg. F548.0.1
- Curse by disappointed witch. G269.4
- Demon with pointed head, red hair, and black face. G342
- Rakshasa. Dog or ape-shaped; red hair and eyes; mouth reaching from ear to ear; ears pointed like spears; shape-changers; cannibals; three heads, five feet, four eyes, no fingers, bear-neck, horns. Attack women. G369.1
- How the tail pointed. One who believes in auguries asks peasant woman if she has seen a bird. "Yes, a crow." And in what direction was his tail pointing?" Answer: "Toward the rear!" J1305
- The falcon not so good as represented. A nobleman praises his falcon. His fool, supposing they were praising the falcon as food, kills the bird, but is disappointed in the taste. J1826
- Chanticleer believes that his crowing makes the sun rise. Disappointed when it rises without his aid. J2272.1
- Fool appointed to fictitious office boasts of it. "Administrador de la yesca." J2331.2
- Talkative man betrays his companion. When his faults are pointed out he maintains that he is better than his companion, who is immediately investigated. J2352
- Foolish imitation of lucky man. Because one man has had good luck a numskull imitates and thinks he will have equal luck. He is disappointed. J2415
- Clever wife gets husband appointed to position occupied by man who attempts to seduce her. K443.2.1
- Curse: couple to wander until new seat of race is pointed out. M455.4
- Treasure pointed out by angels. N536
- Treasure pointed out by supernatural creature (fairy, etc.). N538
- Treasure pointed out by soul which has left body for this purpose. N538.1