Magic measurement protects against sudden death. (Cf. D1273.4.) — Mythoi

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Magic measurement protects against sudden death. (Cf. D1273.4.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object protects. · view the constellation · filed as D1389.10

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth Cross.

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Filed under Magic object affords miscellaneous protection.

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Magic stone protects church from oppression. (Cf. D931, V111.) Charms against theft. (Cf. D1273.) Magic cup protects against loss of strength. (Cf. D1171.6.) Magic wheel prevents entrance to fortress. (Cf. D1207.) Magic spear protects against spell. (Cf. D1084.) Saint's bell carried around tribe averts all danger. (Cf. D1213.) Magic shirt protects against opposition. (Cf. D1056.) Magic helmet prevents baldness. (Cf. D1101.4.) Magic hymn protects against poverty, death and dishonor. (Cf. D1275.3, D1380.14.1.) Magic armature protects soul from hurt. (Cf. D1101.) Leek put under the tongue of supposed dead person preserves him from harm by burial. (Cf. D983.3.) Magic plant banishes fear. (Cf. D965.) Sword puts to flight five evil passions. (Cf. D1081.) Magic incense protects from plague. (Cf. D1295.) Magic girdle protects from pain. (Cf. D1057.1.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic measurement (height of Christ) Magic measurement protects against devil. (Cf. D1273.4, D1389.10, F950.3.)

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