Rue, when burned, keeps evil spirits at a distance. (Cf. D965.16.) — Mythoi

Motif

Rue, when burned, keeps evil spirits at a distance. (Cf. D965.16.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object protects. · view the constellation · filed as D1385.2.2

Filed across the traditions

India Thompson-Balys.

Within the index

Filed under Plant as antidote to spells and enchantments. (Cf. D965.)

Filed beside it

Herbs worn in ears keep off power of evil spirits. (Cf. D965.) Hawthorn protects travelers. (Cf. D950.13.) Witch will never visit a house where pipal is strewn Ash (quicken, rowan) protects against spells and enchantment. (Cf. D950.6, D1311.4.1.1.) Roots protect from evil spirits. (Cf. D967.) Mandrake protects from evil spirits. (Cf. D965.1.) Garlic protects from evil spirits. (Cf. D1383.5.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

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