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Reverse magic. Magic results obtained by imitating reverse of desired results.

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Possession and means of employment of magic powers. · Means of producing magic power. · view the constellation · filed as D1783

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Filed under Means of producing magic power.

5 finer motifs beneath it
Magic results of reversing a spell. Formula said backward will sometimes undo the work performed by the formula. (Cf. D1273.) Cure for leprosy by drinking from opposite lip of horn from that which caused it. (Cf. D1500.4.1, D1502.4.1.) Faster one walks, longer the trail. The slower, the shorter Power over monster (wizard, king) obtained by reversing orders. Hero does exact opposite of the command Magic turned against the makers, so that they are bewildered and kill themselves
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Magic results produced by wishing Magic results produced by command Magic results produced by religious ceremony. (Cf. G224.5, V70.) Magic results from laughing Magic results from speaking Magic results from licking Magic results from spitting Magic results from power of thought Magic results from contact with earth Magic results from singing. (Cf. D1275, D1275.3.) Sympathetic magic. Magic results obtained by imitating desired action Magic results from breathing. (Cf. D1557.) Magic telepathy. Influence at a distance Magic power at cross-roads Magic results from burning Magic results from bathing. (Cf. D562, D925, D2161.4.14.)
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Ghost will not return if door is removed and hung backwards. (Cf. D1783.)

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