Ṭakka, story of the rich and foolish who submitted to be burnt alive sooner than share his food with a guest—II. [109];
General Cunningham’s statement that the Ṭakkas were once undisputed lords of the Panjáb, ibid note.
Talisman against weapons—II. [161];
against poison, Rákshasas, old age and disease—II. [551].
Talking immediately after birth—I. [119]; II. 629.
Tank in the lower world leading to the upper world—II. [268], [292].
Tasks, magical performed by a hero to win his love—I. [361]; II. 632.
Ten stages of love-sickness—II. [304], note.
Ten-slayer, story of—II. [119].
Thalaba the Destroyer, reference to—II. 633.
Thief, a prince gives himself out as a—II. [155], [298], [494];
a young lady falls in love with a—II. [299];
a merchant’s daughter falls in love with a—II. [495];
steals a bedstead from under a man—II. [622].
Thread, animal transformation effected by means of—I. [340]; II. [168].