Magic paralysis by curse — Mythoi

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Magic paralysis by curse.

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Manifestations of magic power. · Destructive magic powers. · Bewitching. · view the constellation · filed as D2072.2

Cited in the index

general Tawney II 467.

Within the index

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

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Charm used by witch to cause paralysis

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 Person paralyzed. (Cf. D5.1, G256.3, G257.) Magic paralysis by Evil Eye. (Cf. D2071.) 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

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