CHAPTER VIII

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The Life-token in Tale and Custom

Two classes of life-tokens; the one, originally connected with the hero; the other, arbitrary--Examples given in previous chapters--Examples from _märchen_ outside the Perseus cycle--The magical mirror--The Life-token in mirror and well--Tokens of Fidelity--Connection of the Life-token and External Soul--Birth Ceremonies--Planting of trees and other life-tokens in custom--Divination.

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