Means of combating spirits.
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Priest bans spirit with sword. (Cf. D1081.)Spirits driven off by knife-thrusts and pistol shotsSpirits deceived by drum-beats and hoodwinkingsSpirit (demon) baffled by scolding and getting last wordCat, dog, and mouse ward off evil spirit. Man takes these animals along with him as protectionGrain scattered as a means of dispersing spiritsSpirit leaves when report is made of the death of one of his kindSpirits leave when report is made of fire at their home. Denied readmittanceSpirit overcome by driving stake through body it inhabitsDemons flee stone (when saint steps upon it)House spirit leaves when gift of clothing is left for it. (Cf. F348.11.)Demons flee from fireMan captures spirit by hiding his stick and leg-wrappers of copper. When spirit gets them back by trickery he disappearsEvil spirit laid after it is tormented by exorciser
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Geniti (geilti) glinne, bánánaig, bocánaig, and other supernatural beings associated with confusion or strifeAppearance of spiritsEvil spirits. Demons. See whole chapter "G" for witches and ogresGood spiritsMeans of summoning spiritsSpirits propitiatedDeparture of spiritsHabitation of spiritHow spirits travelVisibility of spiritsOrigin of spiritsSpirit carries peopleDemon occupies oracular artificial head and gives responses to questionsSpirits set fire to mill. Meet on Christmas (Easter) night. Cease to meet after mortal spies upon themSpirits receive their share of everything made at certain specified timesSpirits (demons) hover in air shrieking over battle. (Cf. F411.2.)