Mother wishes lazy daughter may marry devil. Devil appears and marries her

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Mother wishes lazy daughter may marry devil. Devil appears and marries her.

Tabu. · Tabu connected with supernatural beings. · Tabu: profanely calling up spirit (devil, etc.). · view the constellation · filed as C12.4.1

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SpanishBoggs FFC XC 51 No. 340.

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Filed under Man commends wife to devil. Devil takes the charge seriously and guards woman's chastity during husband's absence.

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