Motif
special production of ritual fire by wood friction
special_production_of_ritual_fire_by_wood_friction
A motif of the Sacred Fire and Divine Light family, within the sub-family Kindling, Rekindling, and New-Fire Making. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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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 5716-5770 confidence: high
In parts of Swabia, Easter fires may be kindled only by the friction of wood, not with iron, flint, or steel.
In parts of Swabia, Easter fires may be kindled only by friction of wood and not with iron, flint, or steel.
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