Bird of prey catching quarry a good omen

Motif

Bird of prey catching quarry a good omen.

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Manifestations of magic power. · Lasting magic qualities. · Magic knowledge. · view the constellation · filed as D1812.5.2.4

Cited in the index

general *Kittredge Witchcraft 45, 398 n. 173.

Within the index

Filed under Favorable omens.

Filed beside it

Throbbing of right eye as favorable omen Meeting certain person (animal) a good omen Hearing thunder on setting forth a good omen Hearing bird cry a good omen Shooting star as good omen. (Cf. D1761.1.1.) Roaring wave augurs luck. (Cf. D911.1, D1812.5.1.24, F931.4.) Omen at laying foundation of building King who finds golden bow and arrow (spindle) knows an heir will be born to him Black dog as good omen Spider dropping on one's front a good omen. (Cf. D1812.5.1.12.3.)

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