Magic circle averts sorcery. (Cf. D1272.) — Mythoi

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Magic circle averts sorcery. (Cf. D1272.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object protects. · view the constellation · filed as D1385.7

Cited in the index

general *Chauvin VII 104 No. 378. Scotland: Baughman.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object protects from evil spirits.

Filed beside it

Earth from saint's grave expels demons. (Cf. D935, V220.) Plant as antidote to spells and enchantments. (Cf. D965.) Marriage ring protects from devil. (Cf. D1076.) Silver bullet protects against giants, ghosts, and witches. (Cf. D1096.3.) Metal as defense against spirits. (Cf. D1252.) Magic salve protects from enchantment. (Cf. D1244.) Saint's bachall keeps off monsters and ghosts. (Cf. D1277.) Magic horseshoe keeps off devils, trolls, and witches. (Cf. D1286.) Wheel buried in doorstep to prevent deviltry. (Cf. D1207.) Churchyard mould in hat prevents witchery. (Cf. D1278.1.) Magic bell disperses demons. (Cf. D1213.) Charm prevents witchcraft. (Cf. D1273.) Milk of two king's children protects hero in dragon fight. (Cf. B11.11, D1043.) Holy water and mass prevent demons alighting on grave. (Cf. D1242.1.2.) Magic hymn protects against demons and vices. (Cf. D1275.3.) Magic measurement protects against devil. (Cf. D1273.4, D1389.10, F950.3.)

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