One of the oldest genres of oral folkcreativity is a fairy tale. This is mostly an epic work of a magical, domestic or adventurous nature. Like all folk art, the tales of different nations are original and have a pronounced national coloring, but most of the popular fairy tales are repeated among many nations of the world. Moreover, magic items from fairy tales are also transformed according to the mentor of the storyteller.
In the fairy-tale cycle, by plotting the plotThe two most common stories are: the story of the extraction of a magical object (“Rejuvenating apples”, “The Firebird”) and the tales of receiving a fairytale object and its subsequent use (“The Magic Ring”, “Two of the bag”). Tales of the first category are similar to the myths about the characters: the character goes in search of a magical wonder, goes through various tests, pulls out (sometimes kidnaps) the desired object and returns home with a victory. In the second category, the plot is somewhat inverse, that is, at the very beginning of the story, the main character receives fabulous magical objects as a reward (from a rescued animal, a fabulous creature, etc.), but then this prey will steal from him antagonist, and the character will simply have to ways to return it.
XXI century gave mankind a variety ofingenious gadgets and other benefits of civilization, but the magic stories were initially rich in no smaller assortment of life-saving and life-saving devices. Especially demonstrate the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the authors of Russian folk tales. Magic items in them are original and very useful:
1.Универсальный навигатор – клубок.In most narratives, this item is oriented better than a compass in the cardinal directions and never strays from a given route. You can get it by going through some trials from a character wise by life experience (like Baba Yaga).
2. Miracle feather.Fairy tales, where there are magical objects, also narrate about the set of strange mythical animals, birds, which are always ready to come to the rescue of the protagonist. Traditionally, they give the central character their own feather, which must either be burned, and then the bird will appear, or wave it - and then everything that pleases the soul will arise (“Finist is a clear falcon”).
3.The tablecloth is a cherished dream of every second fairy-tale character, it functions according to the principle “all inclusive” Luxurious dishes and drinks appear before the thirsty, you need only to spread it. Listing the magical items from fairy tales, it is impossible not to mention this more than attractive gadget.
4. The gusli-samogudy.This object works completely offline - they themselves play, sing and even dance. During their sounding it’s impossible to sit still - the legs themselves are torn to dance. In a different interpretation, the hero could pull a certain string - and immediately the boundless sea poured out, for another - the warships float on the sea surface, and the third - the ships open fire on the enemy.
1. Magic mirror.It works as if in the modern on-line mode. With it, you can find out what is currently happening in the neighboring kingdoms-states. His variation, considering the magic objects from fairy tales, can be called a saucer with a filling apple. Which began its broadcast in the moment when the bullseye itself was moving along the edge.
2. Towel il magic comb.To safely get away from the chase after the quest, the main character had the above-mentioned wonders. Each of them rushed behind the fugitives, and immediately an insurmountable obstacle arose in the path of the pursuers. It was possible to get the comb from the same Baba-Yaga, or to pull a fairy horse out of the ear. Magic objects from fairy tales can be such mysterious in origin. The list will continue wonder, allowing you to move to any distance.
3. Boots, fast walkers.In some variations - “seven-mile”. The owner of this thing could move with great ease and at the speed of light over great distances. They may well envy the most modern means of transportation.
The curiosities listed above are not an exhaustive answer to the question of what magical objects are. Fairy world gives a meeting with a lot of amazing things. Among them:
1. Carpet-plane.The use of this device is found not only in Russian fairy tales, it is popular among the heroes of the tales of the whole world. Traditionally, he helps the heroes to travel an impressive distance through the air.
2. Invisible hat. A unique object that hides the wearer from prying eyes, making it invisible.
3. Flint.This item will be remembered by most of the eponymous tale of the great Andersen, because with his help the hero called for three enormous dogs, and they carried out his assignment. But it is also quite often found in Slavic fairy tales, however, in this case, using the thing for its intended purpose, it causes a horse or twelve young men.
Remembering the magic items from fairy tales, it is not worthforget also: kladenets sword (aka samorub sword), Baba Yaga stupa, magic needle, flying ship, inexorable magic club, juicy rejuvenating apples, soum, live and dead water, Russian stove, wonderful ring (or ring).
Not every fairy tale with a magic item (titlein most cases, speaks for itself) is exclusively popular. Many world-famous storytellers gladly introduced useful wonders into the narrative. Among the most famous are:
