Oracular flame. (Cf. D1271.)

Motif

Oracular flame. (Cf. D1271.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic objects effect changes in persons. · Magic object gives supernatural information. · view the constellation · filed as D1311.5

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In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed

Japanese / ShintoNihongi: Chronicles of Japan, Book 13

Scholars’ trail — 1reference

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NorwegianDasent Popular Tales from the Norse (New York, 1888) 261.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object used for divination.

Filed beside it

Harp struck for divination. (Cf. D1231.)Mirror answers questions. (Cf. D1163, D1323.1.)Oracular fountain. (Cf. D925.)Oracular tree. (Cf. D950.)Divination by heavenly bodies. (Cf. D1291.)Oracular image. (Cf. D1268.)Divination by head (skull). (Cf. D992, D1610.5, M118.)Coconut shell answers questions. Sinks for yes, floats for no. (Cf. D985.1.)Divination by part of animal's body Oracular river. (Cf. D915.)Oracular bell. (Cf. D1213.)Plant used for divination. (Cf. D965.)Divination from chance reading of sacred (magic) book Magic rod used for divination. (Cf. D1311.4.0.1.)Oracular stone. (Cf. D931.)Divination by magic weapon. (Cf. D1080.)

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Magic fire

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