Thumb of knowledge from catching thumb in door of fairy. (Cf. F211.1.)

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Thumb of knowledge from catching thumb in door of fairy. (Cf. F211.1.)

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Manifestations of magic power. · Lasting magic qualities. · Magic knowledge. · view the constellation · filed as D1811.1.1.1

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Irish myth*Cross.

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Filed under Thumb of knowledge. Man cooks magic animal and burns thumb. When he puts thumb in mouth he has magic knowledge. (Cf. D1810.3.)

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Entrance to fairyland through door in knoll

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