Swearing on a stone. (Cf. M114.2.) — Mythoi

Motif

Swearing on a stone. (Cf. M114.2.)

Ordaining the future. · Vows and oaths. · Taking of vows and oaths. · view the constellation · filed as M119.5

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Filed across the traditions

Irish myth Cross.

Within the index

Filed under Taking of vows and oaths – miscellaneous.

Filed beside it

Swearing by the elements: sun, moon, stars, wind Swearing by (clan) gods Vows taken as an old Norse custom at the festival of Yule Vows taken by placing one's foot on a certain post in the hall Swearing by "the Seven Things which they serve." Oath by placing hand on genitals Oath taken by the life of a person

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Oath taken on holy stone. (Cf. M119.5.)

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