Each drop of innocent blood turns to burning candle

Motif

Each drop of innocent blood turns to burning candle.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic objects effect changes in persons. · Magic object gives supernatural information. · view the constellation · filed as D1318.5.3

Filed across the traditions

English Child I 172, II 39b.

Within the index

Filed under Blood indicates guilt or innocence. (Cf. D1003.)

Filed beside it

Blood springs from murderer's finger when he touches victim Corpse bleeds when murderer touches it Speaking blood reveals murder Blood drops from stone to indicate girl's innocence Blood bubbles at place of murder

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