Serpent charmed into helplessness by magic formula. (Cf. D1273.)

Motif

Serpent charmed into helplessness by magic formula. (Cf. D1273.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object gives power over other persons. · Magic object renders person helpless. · view the constellation · filed as D1410.5

Filed across the traditions

Finnish Kalevala rune 26 → on our shelf: The Kalevala, Rune XXVI
India Thompson-Balys.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object renders person helpless.

Filed beside it

Seeds cast on lions and tigers render them helpless. (Cf. D971.) Light from hand-of-glory renders person helpless. (Cf. D1162.2.1.) Magic fluid takes away magic powers. Fluid is to be sprinkled with a willow branch. (Cf. D1242.) Possession of mermaid's belt gives power over her. (Cf. D1057.) Drink from magic cup deprives man of legs. (Cf. D1040, D1171.6.) Magic bag shaken against enemies renders them helpless in face of mist or poison. (Cf. D1193.) When spying follower accidentally touches holy man's cloak he loses his eyesight and falls down senseless. (Cf. D1053.) Magic object binds person (animal) Magic object pulls person into it Magic object holds person fast Magic object renders weapon useless Magic object compels person to dance Magic object imprisons person Magic object causes person to become lost Magic object renders person helpless – miscellaneous

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic formula (charm)

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