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Certain man must laugh in order for it to rain. (Cf. D1773.)

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  • IndiaThompson-Balys.
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Rain caused to fall in certain place (by rain-god)No rain falls on religious manRain produced by pouring water. (Cf. D1242.1.)Rain produced by singing. (Cf. D1275, D1781.)Rain produced by prayer. (Cf. D1391.1, D2141.0.7.1.)Rain produced by spitting blood toward skyRain produced by plowingShower from magic anvil. (Cf. D1469.3.)Rain produced by striking rockRainstorm produced by emptying contents of bag in roadWitch draws rain or snow from clouds with wave of his handWizard sells charm to raise rainstorm to enable eloping couple to escape pursuersArrival of saint brings rain to rainless landWhite elephant can make rain fall
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Magic results from laughing

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