Magic strength. (Cf. D1335.)

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Magic strength. (Cf. D1335.)

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Manifestations of magic power. · Lasting magic qualities. · Magic strength. · view the constellation · filed as D1830

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In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed

HawaiianLegends of Maui and Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes, 33HIIAKA AND THE SEACOAST KUPUAS
FinnishThe Kalevala, Rune XXVII
Depth CommentaryPsychology of the Unconscious: A Study of the Transformations and Symbolisms of the Libido, Part II — CHAPTER I
Depth CommentaryPsychology of the Unconscious: A Study of the Transformations and Symbolisms of the Libido, Part II — CHAPTER III
SlavicRussian Folk-Tales, Chapter IV

Scholars’ trail — 3references

The index’s own references — the collections where scholars sighted this story-shape, tradition by tradition. Titles on our shelf are live links; the rest is the frontier, not yet shelved.

Irish myth*Cross
JewishNeuman
Eskimo (Bering Strait)Nelson RBAE XVIII 491.

Within the index

8 finer motifs beneath it

Man's strength made equal to that of angel Magic strength resides in hair. (Cf. D991.)Magic strength by bathing. (Cf. D1242.1.)Magic strength by touching earth Magic strength from helpful animal Other means of acquiring magic strength Magic waxing and waning of strength. It waxes till noon and wanes thereafter Magic weakness

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Object gives magic strength Witch has extraordinary bodily strength. (Cf. D1830, F610.)

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