Sword can be moved only by right person. (Cf. D1081.)

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Sword can be moved only by right person. (Cf. D1081.)

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general *Fb "sværd" III 690b. Icelandic: Boberg.

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Filed under Immovable weapon.

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Sword can only be used by strong hero

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Arrow can be moved only by owner. (Cf. D1092.)Lance imbedded in earth cannot be moved. (Cf. D1086.)Magic spear cannot be pulled out of ground. (Cf. D1084.)Dagger sticks to killer's hand. (Cf. D1083.1.)

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