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Magic fly-whisk stops sword-thrusts. (Cf. D1287.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object protects. · view the constellation · filed as D1381.13

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“In these battles there is much lightning, thunder, flight of fire-dragons, dark clouds which vomit burning hails of murderous weapons; swords, spears, and arrows fall from the sky on to the heads of the combatants; the earth trembles, the pillars of Heaven shake. Chun T'i One of these gifted warriors was Chun T'i, a Taoist of the Western Paradise, who appeared on the scene when the armies of the rival dynasties were facing each other.”

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

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Filed under Magic object protects from attack.

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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.)Magic circle protects from devil. (Cf. D1272.)Saint's bachall keeps off enemies. (Cf. D1277.)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
Magic fly-whisk
Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes
God with three facesTransformation: man to tortoise (turtle)Transformation to escape deathMagic lotus-flower. (Cf. D965.6, D1641.15.)Magic fly-whiskMagic wand breaks enemy's sword. (Cf. D1254.1.)

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