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S223 Childless couple promise child to the devil if they may only have one
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- Robert the Devil. Childless couple wish for a child even if he comes from the devil. He is diabolical · S223.0.1 entry
- Maid pledged to devil dresses conspicuously · S223.0.2 entry
- Girl promises unborn child to devil if he will suffer the birth pangs · S223.1 entry
- Mother curses her unborn child. (Cf. M411.1.) · S223.2 entry
- An old maid promises the devil her first born. She wishes to get a husband · S223.3 entry
- Childless couple promise one of two children to devil if they may only have them · S223.4 entry
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