Magic wisdom from drinking of well. (Cf. D1242.1, D1300.3, V134.)

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Magic wisdom from drinking of well. (Cf. D1242.1, D1300.3, V134.)

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Manifestations of magic power. · Lasting magic qualities. · Magic knowledge. · view the constellation · filed as D1811.1.2

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth Cross
Icelandic Boberg.

Within the index

Filed under Magic wisdom from eating or drinking.

Filed beside it

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

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic water. (Note: here are included all references to magic water, whether as a remedy or as another type of magic agent) Magic well of wisdom. (Cf. D926.) Sacred wells

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