Leek put under the tongue of supposed dead person preserves him from harm by burial. (Cf. D983.3.) — Mythoi

Motif

Leek put under the tongue of supposed dead person preserves him from harm by burial. (Cf. D983.3.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object protects. · view the constellation · filed as D1389.12

Filed across the traditions

Icelandic Boberg.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object affords miscellaneous protection.

Filed beside it

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 measurement protects against sudden death. (Cf. D1273.4.) Magic armature protects soul from hurt. (Cf. D1101.) 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.)

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