Witch will never visit a house where pipal is strewn

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Witch will never visit a house where pipal is strewn.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object protects. · view the constellation · filed as D1385.2.4

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YorubaThe Yoruba-Speaking Peoples of the Slave Coast of West Africa, Chapter 13

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IndiaThompson-Balys.

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

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Herbs worn in ears keep off power of evil spirits. (Cf. D965.)Rue, when burned, keeps evil spirits at a distance. (Cf. D965.16.)Hawthorn protects travelers. (Cf. D950.13.)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.)

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