Sacred relics protect against attack. (Cf. D1296.) — Mythoi

Motif

Sacred relics protect against attack. (Cf. D1296.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object protects. · view the constellation · filed as D1381.20

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth Cross.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object protects from attack.

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

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Sacred relic as magic object

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