Magic circle keeps herd within it. (Cf. D1272.) — Mythoi

Motif

Magic circle keeps herd within it. (Cf. D1272.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object gives power over animals. · view the constellation · filed as D1446.5

Filed across the traditions

Chinese Eberhard FFC CXX 237.

Within the index

Filed under Magic object prevents animal from straying.

Filed beside it

Saint's bell keeps cattle from straying. (Cf. D1213.) Saint's gospel-book keeps cattle from straying. (Cf. D1266.) Shepherd's consecrated staff keeps cow from straying. (Cf. D1254.) Saint's staff serves as a shepherd. (Cf. D1254.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

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