Grass refuses to grow: indication of innocence of man hanged there. (Cf. E631.2, F974.) — Mythoi

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Grass refuses to grow: indication of innocence of man hanged there. (Cf. E631.2, F974.)

Tests. · Tests of truth. · Tests of guilt or innocence. · Test of guilt or innocence. · view the constellation · filed as H215.3

Cited in the index

general U.S., Wales: *Baughman.

Within the index

Filed under Magic manifestation at execution proves innocence.

Filed beside it

Sword magically changed to wood when executioner is to decapitate innocent person Gallows rope breaks when innocent person is hanged Ineradicable handprint as indication of innocence. (Cf. D1654.3.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Grass does not grow on murderer's grave. (Cf. H271.) Grass refuses to grow in certain spot. Extraordinary event has happened there

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