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- Tabu: offending devil. A smith or priest continually insults the devil's statue or picture (cf. C13). The devil brings the offender into dangerous situation (suspicion of theft or murder), and saves him miraculously when he promises never again to abuse the devil's likeness. C45
- Tabu: failing to make gift to magic lance. The lance kills offender. C835.2.1
- Saints curse by ringing bells against offender. M411.8.1
- Saint decrees offenders will not be able to fortify their dwellings. Fences fall, earth gapes when dug. (Cf. D2192, Q227, Q552.) Q556.5