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Evil spirit exorcised by saint.

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Filed across the traditions
  • Irish myth *Cross
  • India Thompson-Balys.
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Filed under Evil spirit exorcised.

5 finer motifs beneath it
Evil spirits exorcised by death of saint Demons in stone images driven out by holy man (saint) Saint purifies spring by driving out demon Saint throws ink bottle at devil who annoys him Saint's breath drives away the devil
Filed beside it
Evil spirit exorcised by burning fish Evil spirit exorcised by religious ceremony. (Cf. V10ff.) Holy name, sign of cross, prayer, etc Devil cast out of man possessed

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