Magic sight from thumb of knowledge. Man cooks magic animal and burns thumb. When he puts thumb into mouth he has magic sight. (Cf. D1810.3, D1811.1.1.)

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Magic sight from thumb of knowledge. Man cooks magic animal and burns thumb. When he puts thumb into mouth he has magic sight. (Cf. D1810.3, D1811.1.1.)

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Manifestations of magic power. · Lasting magic qualities. · Magic sight and hearing. · view the constellation · filed as D1821.2

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Scholars’ trail — 2references

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ScotchMacdougall and Calder 253.
general **Scott Thumb. Irish myth: *Cross

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Magic sight by treading on another's foot Magic sight by looking in certain place Magic sight by putting ointment into eye. (Cf. D1244.)Magic sight by standing on certain stone Magic sight given to abandoned child Deaf and dumb man can see soul taken to happiness or punishment Possession by spirit of dead person gives second sight Magic sight by turning clothes inside out Magic sight by standing alone for three days Magic sight gift of grateful animals

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Magic knowledge from touching "knowledge tooth" with thumb. (Cf. D1009.2, D1811.1.1.)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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