Magic writings on sword render it harmless. (Cf. D1266.1.)

Motif

Magic writings on sword render it harmless. (Cf. D1266.1.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object gives power over other persons. · Magic object renders person helpless. · view the constellation · filed as D1414.2

Cited in the index

general Kittredge Witchcraft 31, 387 n. 78. Icelandic: Boberg.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object renders weapon useless.

Filed beside it

Magic object makes fortifications useless Magic wand breaks enemy's sword. (Cf. D1254.1.) Magic wind causes arms to fall from warrior's hands. (Cf. D906.) Magic song dulls enemy's sword. (Cf. D1275.) Magic garment makes weapons useless. (Cf. D1052.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic writings (gramerye, runes)

ask the rhapsode about this motif · search the shelf for “writings” · wander