Magic snake-oil causes illusions. (Cf. D1244.)

Motif

Magic snake-oil causes illusions. (Cf. D1244.)

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 D1368.1

Cited in the index

general Kittredge Witchcraft 144, 463 nn. 51–54.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object causes illusions.

1 finer motif beneath it

Ointment applied to eyes makes night seem day

Filed beside it

Magic ring causes illusion. (Cf. D1076.) Magic cloak causes illusion. (Cf. D1053.) Tree of delusion. (Cf. D950.) Magic forest seems to stretch farther as mortals travel within. (Cf. D941.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic salve (ointment)

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