Salve causes magic sight and blindness. (Cf. D1244, D1323.5, D1331.2.2.) Put on left eye causes one to see all treasure of earth; on the right, makes blind

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Salve causes magic sight and blindness. (Cf. D1244, D1323.5, D1331.2.2.) Put on left eye causes one to see all treasure of earth; on the right, makes blind.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic objects effect changes in persons. · Magic object works physical change. · view the constellation · filed as D1331.3.1

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general Chauvin V 146 No. 72.

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Filed under Magic object causes both supernatural sight and blindness.

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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.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic salve (ointment) Magic salve gives clairvoyance (Cf. 1244.) Magic salve causes blindness. (Cf. D1244, D1331.3.1.)

Carried in tale types

The Miser and the Eye Ointment · ATU 836F* 1 recorded variant

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