μῦθοι Mythoi
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Magic power from saint. (Cf. D1713, V223.4.1.)

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Possession and means of employment of magic powers. · Acquisition of magic powers. · view the constellation · filed as D1722

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Filed across the traditions
  • Irish Plummer clxxxv, Cross.
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Filed under Acquisition of magic powers. (Cf. D810.)

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Magic power from prophet
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Man given power of wishing Man receives divine "possession" (becomes a diviner) Magic power from magician Magic power from fairy Magic power from Death. Death as godfather. (Cf. D1725.1.) Magic power obtained from angels Magic power from deity Magic power learned from giant (as foster-father) Magic power from superhuman race. (Cf. D1719.3.) Magic power received in dream Magic power obtained by meditation Acts producing magic power Magic powers from rubbing Magic powers from swallowing Magic power from great piety Magic power inherited
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Magic power of hermit (saint, yogi). (Cf. P426.2.) Craftsmanship magically bestowed by saint. (Cf. D1713, D1722.) Truant boy learns long lesson while asleep with head in saint's lap

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