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- Determination of night and day. After much discussion, the relative length of these divisions is determined. A1172
- Demons present at discussion in academies. G302.5.3
- Identity tests. Recognition. Elaborate means are employed in folk-literature for the recognition of persons even though they have been separated a very short time. The various means used are detailed in the following discussion. H0
- Discussion by symbols. Sign language. H607
- Discussion between priest and Jew carried on by symbols. E.g., priest raises three fingers (Trinity); Jew raises arm (one God); etc. H607.1
- Discussion between two poets (sages?) carried on in poetic obscure language. H607.2
- Repartee based on doctrinal discussions. J1262
- Brahmin wins a discussion on religion. V351.1.1
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