Magic circle protects from devil. (Cf. D1272.) — Mythoi

Motif

Magic circle protects from devil. (Cf. D1272.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object protects. · view the constellation · filed as D1381.11

Filed across the traditions

Lithuanian Balys Legends Nos. 693–697, 700
India Thompson-Balys, Penzer II 99 n.
general *Types 810, 815, Fb "kreds" II 293. Irish: Beal XXI 316

Within the index

Filed under Magic object protects from attack.

2 finer motifs beneath it

Magic circle protects from wild animals Magic circle protects from ghosts. (Cf. D1272.)

Filed beside it

Druid's hedge prevents attack. (Cf. D945, D1282.1.1, D1361.1.) Saint's spittle protects fugitive from attack. (Cf. D1001.) Magic garment protects against attack. (Cf. D1052, D1053.) Magic coat protects against attack. (Cf. D1053.) Magic shirt protects against attack. (Cf. D1056, D1344.9, D1389.7.) Stone necklace protects from attack. (Cf. D1073.) Magic ring protects from attack. (Cf. D1076.) Arms that protect from attack. (Cf. D1080.) Dagger protects owner from attack. (Cf. D1083.1.) Magic armor protects from attack. (Cf. D1101.) Saint's bachall keeps off enemies. (Cf. D1277.) Magic fly-whisk stops sword-thrusts. (Cf. D1287.) Magic girdle protects from all wounds. (Cf. D1057.1.) Red wards off danger. (Cf. D1293.1.) Magic letters (amulets) guard against attack by wild animals or men. (Cf. D1266.1.) Spear in ground pointed toward ferocious animal protects. (Cf. D1084.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic circle Devil cannot enter magic circle made to keep him out. (Cf. D1381.11.)

Carried in tale types

The Snares of the Evil One · ATU 810 3 recorded variants
The Devil who Skins a Corpse (previously The Deceased Rich Man and the Devils in the Church) · ATU 815 1 recorded variant

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