Flesh of animal reveals guilt. (Cf. D1017.)

Motif

Flesh of animal reveals guilt. (Cf. D1017.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic objects effect changes in persons. · Magic object gives supernatural information. · view the constellation · filed as D1318.7.1

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IndiaThompson-Balys.

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Flesh of stolen animal cannot be cooked (turns putrid)Food sticks in thief's throat and betrays him. (Cf. D1030.)

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Speaking flesh reveals murder

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Magic flesh of animal

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