Motif
self-acting or inexhaustible magical objects
self_acting_or_inexhaustible_magical_objects
A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family, within the sub-family Wonder Objects and Marvelous Implements. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
celtic welsh
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The Mabinogion C. E. G. / THE LADY OF THE FOUNTAIN / PEREDUR THE SON OF EVRAWC / GERAINT THE SON OF ERBIN; lines 4603-4735 confidence: medium
The speaker demands the basket of Gwyddneu Garanhir, which can provide each desired meat to thrice nine men at a time, for the night his daughter becomes the addressee's bride.
The basket produces desired meat for many men, the harp plays and stops when desired, and special vessels preserve heat or prevent souring.
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