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- Stone rent at time of crucifixion. A979.1
- Why it is not a sin for a Gypsy to steal: helpful at crucifixion. A1674.1
- Animals blessed for good services at crucifixion. (Cf. A2231.2.) A2221.2
- Swallows put on mourning at crucifixion: have never taken it off. A2221.2.4.1
- Animal characteristics: punishment for hostility at crucifixion. (Cf. A2221.2.) A2231.2
- Crane will not weep at crucifixion: must suffer thirst in August and break bills. Is the only bird who will not weep. (Cf. A2234.1, A2435.4.2.) A2231.2.1
- Origin of tree for crucifixion of Christ. Planted by Adam's son on the grave of primeval father. A2632.2
- Plant cursed for disservice at crucifixion. (Cf. A2711.2.) A2721.2
- Indentations on plants from Christ's biting them at crucifixion. (Cf. A2751.3.1.) A2721.2.2
- Crucifix bows as sign of favor. D1622.1
- Wounds of crucifix bleed. D1624.2
- Ghost leaves behind a crucifix. E544.1.1
- Death from excitement at news of Christ's crucifixion. F1041.1.3.9
- Man fells wood with sword (dies) when he hears of Crucifixion. F1041.16.3
- Devil as crucifix. G303.3.2.1.1
- Riddle: how much is a certain crucifix worth? Twenty-nine pieces of silver. (Cf. H711.1.) H716
- [First Edition (Additions and Corrections): J1085.1[b]. Priest with crucifix and club. Orders church thieves to replace stolen goods. When crucifix does not bring obedience he forces them with club.] J1085.1[b][1st ed.]
- Parishioner hears preacher say that alms are returned "100 to 1". Chops down crucifix and takes money from box. Is told that such return would take place in other world. "I won't need money then, but I can use it now." J1262.5
- Living crucifix chosen. Peasants take their old crucifix to an artist for a new one. The artist asks them whether they want a living or dead crucifix. Argument: living God takes less for upkeep and he can be killed later. J1738.2
- Christ's image has broken his arm. A man refuses to have anything to do with the crucifix because once an image of Christ has fallen on him in church and broken his arm. Reminded that this image is not the same, he replies that it is the son of the other and is just as bad. J1823.1.2