New arm made from another man's arm bone

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New arm made from another man's arm bone.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Persons with extraordinary powers. · Remarkable skill. · view the constellation · filed as F668.5

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Irish mythCross.

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Filed under Skillful surgeon.

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Skillful physician Skillful surgeon removes and replaces vital organs. (Cf. X1721.2.)Skillful surgeon removes speck from midge's eye. Does it with one stroke without injuring midge Man can transplant feather from one bird to another Skillful surgeon can tell by whom wound was inflicted

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