Heat test: swallowing red-hot stones

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Heat test: swallowing red-hot stones.

Tests. · Other tests. · Tests of endurance and power of survival. · Tests of power to survive. · view the constellation · filed as H1511.1

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Scholars’ trail — 1reference

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N. Am. Indian*Thompson Tales 312 n. 120c.

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Filed under Heat test. Attempt to kill hero by burning him in fire.

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Test: swallowing heated brass and iron ornaments

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