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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 shorterPower over monster (wizard, king) obtained by reversing orders. Hero does exact opposite of the commandMagic turned against the makers, so that they are bewildered and kill themselves
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Magic results produced by wishingMagic results produced by commandMagic results produced by religious ceremony. (Cf. G224.5, V70.)Magic results from laughingMagic results from speakingMagic results from lickingMagic results from spittingMagic results from power of thoughtMagic results from contact with earthMagic results from singing. (Cf. D1275, D1275.3.)Sympathetic magic. Magic results obtained by imitating desired actionMagic results from breathing. (Cf. D1557.)Magic telepathy. Influence at a distanceMagic power at cross-roadsMagic results from burningMagic results from bathing. (Cf. D562, D925, D2161.4.14.)
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Ghost will not return if door is removed and hung backwards. (Cf. D1783.)

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