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Only weak-minded person may unearth a treasureTreasure may be unearthed only by man who on the spot has sexual relations with a woman in the manner of dogs
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Continual failure to find or unearth hidden treasure. Texas: Dobie Coronado's Children passimTreasure opens itselfTabus in effect while treasure is being unearthedCeremonies and prayers used at unearthing of treasureTime favorable for unearthing treasureTreasure-finders always frightened awayTreasure disappears after being uncoveredRaised treasure turns into charcoal (shavings). If one takes it along it will turn back into goldElectric shock scares away treasure diggersTreasure removes itself from time to timeTreasure seekers find hole from which treasure has recently been removed. (Often they have delayed searching for one reason or another, arrive too late.)Magic illusion prevents men from raising treasure

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