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Charm gives safety on journey. (Cf. D1273.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object protects. · view the constellation · filed as D1384.3

Cited in the index
  • general Kittredge Witchcraft 32, 388 n. 93
  • general Hälsig Der Zauberspruch bei den Germanen 48ff. Irish myth: *Cross.
Within the index

Filed under Magic object protects from discomfort or from accident on journey.

1 finer motif beneath it
Turning right-handwise insures safe journey. (Cf. D1272.)
Filed beside it
Magic ring prevents discomfiture. (Cf. D1076.) Noose used by suicide as protection from accident. (Cf. D1278.) Charms prevent fatigue. (Cf. D1273.) Song as protection on journey. (Cf. D1275.) Ointment gives protection on journey. (Cf. D1244.) Magic ring prevents losing one's way. (Cf. D1076.)
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic formula (charm)

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