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- In god's absence his function ceases. Death, reproduction, etc., suspended until the god's return. A173.1
- Four world-cords. Earth is suspended from the sky by cords at four corners. A841.1
- Natural law suspended. D2137
- Ghosts attack bishop who has suspended priest for singing for all Christian souls. E243
- Castle suspended on four chains. F771.2.1.1
- Jeweled crown suspended in air over king's head. F828.1
- Ark suspended in air. F1083.0.1.2
- Jerusalem suspended in air. F1083.0.1.3
- Task: building castle suspended between heaven and earth. H1036
- Obedient woman's pestle remains magically suspended in air. J2411.9
- Deceptive contest in chopping: iron in bamboo. Hero challenged to cut down bundles of bamboo suspended in air but a strip of iron is treacherously inserted in each. K44.1
- Dupe persuaded to take prisoner's place suspended in air. K842.1
- Punishment: woman suspended by her breasts. Q451.9.1
- "Cucking-stool" as punishment. (Cf. Q467.3, Q467.1.) Victim is suspended in a basket over filth and thrown in. Q474
- Penance: keeping self suspended on two iron hooks placed under armpits. Q541.4
- Punishment: being suspended between heaven and earth. Q552.23
- Sinners in hell painfully suspended. Q569.4