Clever smith makes needle that pierces anvil

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Clever smith makes needle that pierces anvil.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Persons with extraordinary powers. · Remarkable skill. · view the constellation · filed as F663.2

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Buddhist mythMalalasekera II 1273.

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Filed under Skillful smith. (Cf. F271.3.)

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Skillful smith calls self master of all masters Skillful smith shoes running horse

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