Only pure of heart may approach
A motif · Behaviour · Thompson B291.2.1, Animals
5 figures carry it.
Nearby in Thompson's index
Motifs this bestiary also holds from B291 and below. The codes are the index's; the names and counts are ours.
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B291Messenger of a deity 14 figures
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They are symbols of purity and innocence, often associated with virginal maidens who alone possess the ability to approach these shy creatures.
It is said to appear in times of great moral crisis, offering guidance to those who are pure of heart and serving as a warning to those who have strayed from the path of righteousness.
The Simurgh's cry is thought to contain the secrets of the universe, a sound so profound that only the truly worthy can comprehend its meaning.
Only those pure of heart and noble in intention can hope to gain its trust and cooperation.
Only the most worthy and pure of heart are said to be able to get close enough to attempt milking this divine beast.