Motif
Sacred or dangerous object protected from ground contact
sacred_or_dangerous_object_protected_from_ground_contact
A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family, within the sub-family Relics, Cult Images, and Sacred Stones. 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) CONTENTS / NOTE. OFFERINGS OF FIRST-FRUITS. / INDEX. / FOOTNOTES; lines 14432-14522 confidence: high
The holy ark of North American Indians is considered sacred and dangerous to touch; when carried against an enemy it is not placed on the ground but rested on stones or logs.
The holy ark, sacred clam shell, standing corn, sacred food, and sacred-well water vessel are each described as not touching the ground.
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