Pseudo-magic potion: to induce pregnancy. Found to contain snake's eggs — Mythoi

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Pseudo-magic potion: to induce pregnancy. Found to contain snake's eggs.

Deceptions. · Deceptive bargains. · Sale of worthless articles. · Sale of pseudo-magic objects. · view the constellation · filed as K115.3

Filed across the traditions

Italian Novella Rotunda.

Within the index

Filed under Pseudo-magic healing objects sold.

Filed beside it

Alleged healing letter sold. Woman sold a letter to wear around her neck which will prevent eye trouble. It helps only so long as she believes in it Alleged healing stone sold. A sailor boy sells a seasick Jew "Babylon stones" as a cure. They are pieces of coal

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