Person paralyzed. (Cf. D5.1, G256.3, G257.)

Motif

Person paralyzed. (Cf. D5.1, G256.3, G257.)

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Manifestations of magic power. · Destructive magic powers. · Bewitching. · view the constellation · filed as D2072.0.5

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed

Middle Eastern The Thousand and One Nights, commonly called, in England, The Arabian Nights' Entertainments , Chapter 1
Middle Eastern The Thousand and One Nights, commonly called, in England, The Arabian Nights' Entertainments , Chapter 10
Middle Eastern The Thousand and One Nights, commonly called, in England, The Arabian Nights' Entertainments , Chapter 7
Depth Commentary Primitive Culture: Researches into the Development of Mythology, Philosophy, Religion, Language, Art, and Custom , Chapter IX

Cited in the index

general England, Scotland, U.S.: *Baughman.

Within the index

Filed under Magic paralysis. Person or thing rendered helpless. (Cf. D1410.)

3 finer motifs beneath it

Witch prevents person from drinking Person who yawns cannot close mouth Magic paralysis of tongue of a talkative wife

Filed beside it

Sword made magically helpless Animal rendered immovable Ship held back by magic. (Cf. D1419.3, F302.3.1.2, F402.1.13.) Bird overpowered by stepping on his shadow. Drops the stolen meat Magic paralysis by Evil Eye. (Cf. D2071.) Magic paralysis by curse Magic paralysis caused by saint Magic prevention of performance of task. (Cf. H970.) Robber-proof house: thieves are petrified when they enter house for unlawful purposes; are fed and welcomed, otherwise Paralysis by singing magic song

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Enchanted person cannot move Charms to cause witch to reveal herself. (Cf. G271.)

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