Sign of the cross marked on bewitched object breaks witch spell. (Cf. G273.1.) — Mythoi

Motif

Sign of the cross marked on bewitched object breaks witch spell. (Cf. G273.1.)

Ogres. · Kinds of ogres. · Witches. · Witch overcome or escaped. · view the constellation · filed as G271.2.1

Filed across the traditions

Icelandic Boberg.

Within the index

Filed under Witch exorcised by use of religious ceremony, object, or charm. (Cf. D2176.3.2.)

1 finer motif beneath it

Cross marked on horn and forehead of cow causes bewitched cow to give normal amount of milk

Filed beside it

Witch exorcised by holy water Name of deity breaks witch's spell Priestly exorcism for witch Bible used in exorcism of witch Dust from communion table breaks spell

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Witch powerless when one makes sign of cross. (Cf. G271.2.1.)

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