Robber-proof house: thieves are petrified when they enter house for unlawful purposes; are fed and welcomed, otherwise

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Robber-proof house: thieves are petrified when they enter house for unlawful purposes; are fed and welcomed, otherwise.

Magic. · Magic powers and manifestations. · Manifestations of magic power. · Destructive magic powers. · Bewitching. · view the constellation · filed as D2072.5

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IndiaThompson-Balys.

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

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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 Magic prevention of performance of task. (Cf. H970.)Paralysis by singing magic song

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