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witch in Australian fairy tales

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1897
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witch in Australian fairy tales

are far beyond the ‘Lubra Mountains,’ but I have fallen into the power of a wicked magician, who has confined me on the highest summit of the Granite Cliff. Every day I am allowed to bathe in the lake accompanied by an old hag called Mother Growl; but I cannot return without my—my—dress. Yesterday…

Record ID
2,378
Year
1,897
Source
Project Gutenberg
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Record ID
2378
Source
Project Gutenberg
Publication
Australian fairy tales; Atha Westbury
Published
1897
Narrative type
Retellings and Adaptations
Public-text label
witch
Archive period
Federation Era
Location
Australia (Australia): B
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are far beyond the ‘Lubra Mountains,’ but I have fallen into the power of a wicked magician, who has confined me on the highest summit of the Granite Cliff. Every day I am allowed to bathe in the lake accompanied by an old hag called Mother Growl; but I cannot return without my—my—dress. Yesterday I was obliged to stay by the lake, and I’m afraid the cruel witch will kill me if I’m detained here much longer.” The low, plaintive voice touched the heart of our hero, who replied, “Rest easy, poor child. Here is your garment. Yet ere you depart tell me if I can help you out of the hands of your enemies.” “Can you climb the Granite.

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