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Magic formula renders invisible. (Cf. D1273.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic objects effect changes in persons. · Magic object effects temporary change in person. · view the constellation · filed as D1361.26

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“"Have no fear," replied No-cha superciliously; "his son's sinews are still intact; I will give them back to him if he wishes." When they entered the house he saluted the Dragon-king, made a curt apology, and offered to return his son's sinews. The father, moved with grief at the sight of the proofs of the tragedy, said bitterly to Li Ching: "You have such a son and yet dare to deny his guilt, though you heard him haughtily admitting it!”

— Myths & Legends of China, Chapter XII · served from our shelf

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Magic mist of invisibility. (Cf. D902.1.)Magic stone gives invisibility. (Cf. D931.)Magic ash-tree renders invisible. (Cf. D950.6.)Magic calabash renders invisible. (Cf. D965.2.)Magic seed renders invisibleMagic flower renders invisible. (Cf. D975.)"Hand of glory" renders light invisible. Candles of human fat from dead man's hand make light invisible except to man holding it. (Cf. D1162.2.1.)Heart of unborn child renders person invisible. (Cf. D997.1.1.)Serpent's crown renders invisible. (Cf. D1011.3.1, B112.)Magic feather renders invisible. (Cf. D1021.)Magic herb renders invisible. (Cf. D965.)Magic cloak of invisibility. (Cf. D1053.)Magic belt renders invisible. (Cf. D1057.)Magic hat renders invisible. (Cf. D1067.1.)Magic cap renders invisible: tarnkappe. (Cf. D1067.2, D1361.16.)Saint's cowl renders invisible. (Cf. D1067.3.1.)
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Magic formula (charm)
Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes
Giant as culture heroTransformation: sea dragon to serpentTransformation: dragon-king to gust of windSea dragon in serpent's form to accompany hero. (Cf. D419.1.1, B11.)Disenchantment by strikingMagic object found in fortMagic trousers (breeches)Magic braceletMagic bowMagic trousers conquer enemy. Hero spreads them in air and balls of fire fall from them on enemy. (Cf. D1055.)Magic object burns person upMagic bracelet kills man. (Cf. D1074.)

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