Motif
Bird nest as hidden wealth-bringing object
bird_nest_as_hidden_wealth_bringing_object
A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
ainu
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Aino Folk-Tales I.--TALES ACCOUNTING FOR THE ORIGIN OF PHENOMENA. / II.--MORAL TALES. / IV.--MISCELLANEOUS TALES. / V.--SCRAPS OF FOLK-LORE.; lines 2201-2329 confidence: high
Male and female cuckoos live in the sky, descend in spring to nest, and their nests can bring wealth; cuckoo contact with window-sill or roof foretells disease or fire.
A person who obtains a cuckoo nest and lets no one else see it becomes rich and prosperous.
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