Devil flays corpse of person contracted to him. (Cf. Q457.2.) — Mythoi

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Devil flays corpse of person contracted to him. (Cf. Q457.2.)

Ordaining the future. · Bargains and promises. · Bargain with devil. · view the constellation · filed as M219.2.2

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Devil appears in great storm, takes away soul of person contracted to him. (Cf. D2141.0.4, D2141.0.5, Q550.1.) Man contracted to the devil responds to call by voice: "The hour has come but not the man." Devil carries off hunt-loving priest. (Cf. G303.17.2.4.) Body of devil's disciple is removed from coffin by devil Devil puts body of convert on a sea monster which takes it away

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Devil flays impious person. (Cf. G303, Q220.)

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