Magic fruit from Yggdrasil placed in fire makes childbirth easy. (Cf. D981.)

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Magic fruit from Yggdrasil placed in fire makes childbirth easy. (Cf. D981.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object controls disease. · view the constellation · filed as D1501.4

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IcelandicMacCulloch Eddic 331, Boberg (D1501.2).

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Charms prevent barrenness or miscarriage. (Cf. D1273.)Charms make childbirth easy. (Cf. D1273.)Magic plant makes childbirth easy. (Cf. D965.)Magic belt assists in childbirth. (Cf. D1057.)Amulet assists in childbearing. (Cf. D1070.)Leaves assist in childbearing. (Cf. D955.)Medicine causes woman to bear twins. (Cf. D1241.)

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