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Escape from prison by use of charm (formula). (Cf. D1273.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object rescues person. · view the constellation · filed as D1395.6

Cited in the index
  • general Penzer I 136f.
  • general Dickson 220 n. 12. Icelandic: MacCulloch Eddic 298, *Boberg.
Within the index

Filed under Magic object frees person from prison.

Filed beside it
Escape from prison by use of magic fiddle. (Cf. D1233.) Escape from prison by use of magic tablecloth. (Cf. D1153.1.) Escape from prison by use of magic purse. (Cf. D1192.) Saint's bachall enables captive to escape. (Cf. D1277, V220.) Magic ring enables captive to escape. (Cf. D1076.) Escape from prison by use of magic hymn. (Cf. D1275.3.) All fetters loosed on the night of Christ's Nativity Magic centipede enables captive to make hole in wall
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic formula (charm)

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