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Filed under Magic object renders person helpless.

6 finer motifs beneath it
Magic object makes fortifications uselessMagic wand breaks enemy's sword. (Cf. D1254.1.)Magic writings on sword render it harmless. (Cf. D1266.1.)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.)
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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.)Serpent charmed into helplessness by magic formula. (Cf. D1273.)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 itMagic object holds person fastMagic object compels person to danceMagic object imprisons personMagic object causes person to become lostMagic object renders person helpless – miscellaneous

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