Power of prophecy lost by spitting. When possessor of power on request spits into mouth of man who has taught him, he loses the power

Motif

Power of prophecy lost by spitting. When possessor of power on request spits into mouth of man who has taught him, he loses the power.

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Manifestations of magic power. · Lasting magic qualities. · Magic knowledge. · view the constellation · filed as D1812.6.1

Filed across the traditions

Greek Frazer Apollodorus I 313 n. 3. → on our shelf: The Library (Bibliotheca), BOOK III, ch. IV

Within the index

Filed under Power of prophecy lost. (Cf. D1741.)

Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes

Origin of Hyades Men created from sown dragon's teeth City founded on spot where cow lies down Transformation: man to kid Transformation to seduce Magic plant Power of prophecy a gift Resuscitation by herbs (leaves) Missile thrown among enemies causes them to fight one another Punishment: transformation to deer which is devoured by dogs Boiling to death. Often in pitch or oil Child incubated in man's thigh

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