Ineradicable handprint as indication of innocence. (Cf. D1654.3.) — Mythoi

Motif

Ineradicable handprint as indication of innocence. (Cf. D1654.3.)

Tests. · Tests of truth. · Tests of guilt or innocence. · Test of guilt or innocence. · view the constellation · filed as H215.4

Filed across the traditions

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

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Indelible blood. (Cf. D1003.)

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