Motif
magically potent plant implement
magically_potent_plant_implement
A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family, within the sub-family Wonder Objects and Marvelous Implements. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
comparative
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The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 2 of 2) The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 2 of 2) / CONTENTS; lines 4926-4994 confidence: high
Squills are said to avert evil and to be used in purificatory rites; the image of Pan and the human scapegoat are beaten with squills or similar plants to remove harmful influences and release reproductive energies.
Squills, agnus castus, nettles, cornel, palm, and birch are presented as plants or branches used in rites to avert evil, cure sickness, strengthen, or bring luck.
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