Magic trousers conquer enemy. Hero spreads them in air and balls of fire fall from them on enemy. (Cf. D1055.)

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Magic trousers conquer enemy. Hero spreads them in air and balls of fire fall from them on enemy. (Cf. D1055.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object gives power over other persons. · Magic object overcomes person. · view the constellation · filed as D1400.1.1

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“"Have no fear," replied No-cha superciliously; "his son's sinews are still intact; I will give them back to him if he wishes." When they entered the house he saluted the Dragon-king, made a curt apology, and offered to return his son's sinews. The father, moved with grief at the sight of the proofs of the tragedy, said bitterly to Li Ching: "You have such a son and yet dare to deny his guilt, though you heard him haughtily admitting it!”

— Myths & Legends of China, Chapter XII · served from our shelf

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ChineseMyths & Legends of China, Chapter XIIThompson cites: Werner 309.

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ChineseWerner 309. → on our shelf: Myths & Legends of China, Chapter XII

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Magic ring conquers enemy. (Cf. D1076.)Magic fan conquers enemy. (Cf. D1077.)Magic weapon conquers enemy. (Cf. D1080.)Magic jewel conquers enemies. (Cf. D1071.)Magic amulet in mouth conquers enemies. (Cf. D1270.)Magic staff defeats enemies. (Cf. D1254.)Magic cup gives victory. (Cf. D1171.6.)Saint's bell conquers enemies. (Cf. D1213.)Charm gives victory in fight. (Cf. D1273.)Magic runes give power over enemy. (Cf. D1266.1.)Saint's bachall defeats enemies. (Cf. D1277.)Magic mirror kills enemy soldiers. (Cf. D1163.)Magic stone (jewel) gives victory. (Cf. D931.)Armor gives victory. (Cf. D1101.)Magic banner gives victory Magic helmet gives victory. (Cf. D1101.4.)

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Magic trousers (breeches)

Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes

Giant as culture hero Transformation: sea dragon to serpent Transformation: dragon-king to gust of wind Sea dragon in serpent's form to accompany hero. (Cf. D419.1.1, B11.)Disenchantment by striking Magic object found in fort Magic trousers (breeches)Magic bracelet Magic bow Magic formula renders invisible. (Cf. D1273.)Magic object burns person up Magic bracelet kills man. (Cf. D1074.)

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