Roots protect from evil spirits. (Cf. D967.)

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Roots protect from evil spirits. (Cf. D967.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object protects. · view the constellation · filed as D1385.2.6

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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.)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.)Mandrake protects from evil spirits. (Cf. D965.1.)Garlic protects from evil spirits. (Cf. D1383.5.)

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