Dead fish reveals guilt — Mythoi

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Dead fish reveals guilt.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic objects effect changes in persons. · Magic object gives supernatural information. · view the constellation · filed as D1318.2

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Laughing fish reveals unjust judgment. A severe judgment is rendered for a small offence. As the convicted man is being led away, a dead (dried) fish is heard to laugh. The fish reveals that he has laughed at the foolishness of the judge who, while he punishes minor offences severely, is unable to see the capital crimes in his own household. (Cf. D1281.)

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Magic object picks out guilty man Stone reveals guilt Charms indicate guilt. (Cf. D1274.)Magic seed indicates guilt. (Cf. D971.)Blood indicates guilt or innocence. (Cf. D1003.)Divining bones reveal guilt. (Cf. D1013.)Flesh reveals guilt Magic cloth reveals guilt. (Cf. D1051.)Ring reveals guilt. (Cf. D1076.)Ship reveals guilt. (Cf. D1123.)Light reveals guilt. (Cf. D1162)Vessels reveal guilt. (Cf. D1171.)Magic cauldron reveals guilt. (Cf. D1171.2.)Sack of gold retains at will any hand thrust in it. (Cf. D1193.)Mill will not grind stolen wheat. (Cf. D1263.)Speaking earth reveals murder. (Cf. D935, D1610.19.)