Quest to hell for magic object

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Quest to hell for magic object.

Magic. · Magic objects. · Ownership of magic objects. · Acquisition of magic object. · Magic object otherwise obtained. · view the constellation · filed as D859.2

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Scholars’ trail — 1reference

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general Aarne FFC XXIII 130, JSFO XXVII 48. Icelandic: Boberg.

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Filed under Magic object obtained – miscellaneous means.

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Magic object received from other world

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Magic object acquired by rapping on tree Magic object obtained by reaching in certain cardinal direction Magic object eaten unwittingly Magic object to be chosen from among identical worthless objects. Insect helps in choice Magic object obtained as compensation for loss of entire herd – the spirit of the herd resides in the last goat's tail, which old woman keeps Magic object left by frightened demons Magic object as ransom of captive

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