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