Killing with head of fallen enemy

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Killing with head of fallen enemy.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object gives power over other persons. · Magic object overcomes person. · view the constellation · filed as D1402.23

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Irish mythCross.

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