Charms against theft. (Cf. D1273.) — Mythoi

Motif

Charms against theft. (Cf. D1273.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object protects. · view the constellation · filed as D1389.2

Cited in the index

general *Kittredge Witchcraft 32, 190f., 388 n. 96, 508 nn. 34–43.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object affords miscellaneous protection.

2 finer motifs beneath it

Theft from church prevented by apparent heat Thieves cannot cross a river because the water suddenly becomes too hot for them

Filed beside it

Magic stone protects church from oppression. (Cf. D931, V111.) 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.) 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 formula (charm)

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