Water-spirits have supernatural lapse of time: days seem like years. (Cf. F377.) — Mythoi

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Water-spirits have supernatural lapse of time: days seem like years. (Cf. F377.)

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Spirits and demons. · Water-spirits. · view the constellation · filed as F420.4.2

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ReferenceThe Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (abridged), Chapter XIIXII. The Sacred Marriage

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Filed under Characteristics of water-spirits.

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Water-spirits possess magic power Water-spirits are cannibals: devour mortal victim, suck blood Water-spirits are grateful Water-spirits are jealous Water-man is rendered powerless if kept away from water Seeing and observing of water-spirits has fatal consequences Water-spirits have treasures under water Water-spirit controls water-supply Water-spirits are prophetic. (Cf. F420.5.1.1.)

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Supernatural lapse of time in fairyland. Years seem days