Charms make soil fertile. (Cf. D1273.)

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Charms make soil fertile. (Cf. D1273.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object performs other services for owner. · view the constellation · filed as D1563.1.1

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general Kittredge Witchcraft 32, 388 n. 91.

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Magic song makes barren land fruitful. (Cf. D1275.)Sign of the cross makes barren land fruitful Saint's bell starts crops growing. (Cf. D1213.)Blood makes soil fertile. (Cf. D1003.)Magic branch when used as a threshing pole produces marvelous harvest of rice. (Cf. D954.)

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Magic formula (charm)

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