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Motifs
- Music-box continues playing when it is touched contrary to tabu. C915.1.1
- Disenchantment by feeding transformed creature. This is done contrary to commands. D775
- Sailing against a contrary wind, current and tide. D1520.15.1
- Magic object works in contrary fashions. D1663
- Life in land of dead contrary to ours. People grow younger and smaller till they become nothing and are reborn. E489.2
- Poltergeist causes objects to behave contrary to their nature. F473.2
- Witch raises contrary wind to keep ship in port. G283.1.2.1
- Tasks contrary to laws of nature. H1020
- Tasks contrary to the nature of objects. H1023
- Tasks contrary to the nature of animals. H1024
- Their assistance not asked. Knight attacks enemy contrary to orders. Part of army helps him and is killed. He disclaims responsibility since he had not asked their aid. J1169.3
- Points of view. Man to friend who drinks very little: "If everyone drank as you do, wine would be cheap." Answer: "On the contrary, it would be expensive because I drink all I want." J1315