Magic invulnerability of saints. (Cf. Q162, V228.)

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Magic invulnerability of saints. (Cf. Q162, V228.)

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Manifestations of magic power. · Lasting magic qualities. · Magic invulnerability. · view the constellation · filed as D1840.1

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general *Toldo IV 84. Irish myth: *Cross.

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Filed under Magic invulnerability.

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Magic invulnerability of saint enables him to break poisonous snakes in bare hands Saint invulnerable to poison St. Cecilia withstands three blows of beheading sword and lives three days after

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Magic invulnerability of animals Magic invulnerability of ogres Invulnerability from certain things Invulnerability for limited time Attainment of invulnerability. (Cf. D1840.)Loss of invulnerability

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Invulnerability as reward for pious act Immunities of saints (holy men). (Cf. D1840.)

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