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Magic powder.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Kinds of magic objects. · Magic waters and medicines. · view the constellation · filed as D1246

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“The two now entered into conversation, and soon became mutually charmed with each other; and by and by Chia sent off a servant to bring wine from a neighbouring wine-shop. Mr Chên proved himself a pleasant boon-companion, and when the wine was nearly finished he went to a box and took from it some wine-cups and a large and beautiful jade tankard; into the latter he poured a single cup of wine, and immediately it was filled to the brim.”

Myths & Legends of China, Chapter XV · served from our shelf

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Filed under Magic waters and medicines.

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Magic medicine (= charm)Magic fluidMagic pillMagic salve (ointment)Magic perfumeHuman liver as medicine
Travels with
Magic powder gives clairvoyance. (Cf. D1246.)Powder causes magic sight and blindness. (Cf. D1246, D1323.13.)Magic antimony, rubbed on hero's eyes, will make whatever he looks at become far or near, as he desires it. (Cf. D1246.)Powder gives magic strength. (Cf. D1246.)Magic healing powder. (Cf. D1246.)Magic powder causes waters to divide. (Cf. D1246.)Magic powder makes objects speak what owner wants them to. (Cf. D1246.)
Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes
Fox as alchemistProphetic foxFox as beast of ill-omenHelpful foxAnimal shows man treasureAnimal advises about investmentTransformation: fox to personTransformation: objects to goldTransformation: brick (tile) to goldTransformation: money to pewterMagic rock (stone)Magic tankard

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