Magic object maintains quiet so that fugitive may escape

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Magic object maintains quiet so that fugitive may escape.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object rescues person. · view the constellation · filed as D1393.2

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Africa (Hottentot)Bleek 54 No. 24, 63 No. 27.

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Tree opens and conceals fugitive. (Cf. D950.)Magic storm protects hidden children. (Cf. D905.)Tree points way to fugitive but misdirects enemy. (Cf. D950.)Magic thorn-tree attacks pursuer and helps fugitive

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