Magic prevention of performance of task. (Cf. H970.)

Motif

Magic prevention of performance of task. (Cf. H970.)

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Manifestations of magic power. · Destructive magic powers. · Bewitching. · view the constellation · filed as D2072.4

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth *Cross.

Within the index

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

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 by curse Magic paralysis caused by saint 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.)

Help in performing tasks

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