Wave of blood as sign of death. (Cf. D1003, E761.1.1.)

Motif

Wave of blood as sign of death. (Cf. D1003, E761.1.1.)

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Filed across the traditions

Irish myth *Cross.

Within the index

Filed under Prodigy as evil omen.

Filed beside it

Tears of blood as evil omen Two drops of blood in book mean that two have been killed Blood (in dream) as omen of killing Drops of blood presage slaughter Washers at the ford. Appearance of female figure washing bloody armor, chariot cushions, or human limb (at ford) as sign of coming disaster in battle. (Cf. A485.1, E761.1, M301.6.1, Z129.2.2.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic blood – human Father feels that son is in danger. (Cf. D1812.0.4, D1812.5.1.1.4.) Life token: water turns to blood. (Cf. F961.3.1, V211.2.3.2.)

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