Use of God's name nullifies fairies' power. (Cf. D1766.7, G303.16.8.)

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Use of God's name nullifies fairies' power. (Cf. D1766.7, G303.16.8.)

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Fairies and elves. · Fairies and mortals. · Defeating or ridding oneself of fairies. · view the constellation · filed as F382.3

Filed across the traditions

Wales Baughman.

Within the index

Filed under Exorcising fairies. Fairies disappear when some name or ceremony of the Christian Church is used.

Filed beside it

Fairies fear the cross Holy water breaks fairy spell. (Cf. G303.16.7.) Opening Holy Bible in presence of fairies nullifies their spells Chanting song of St. Nicholas drives fairy away Asking grace at fairy banquet causes fairies and banquet to disappear. (Cf. G271.2.3.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Magic results from uttering powerful name Devil leaves at mention of God's name

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