Pilgrimage, imposed on a minister to get him out of the way—I. [356];
used by a minister as a pretext for going on a voyage of discovery—II. [285].
Pillar, of victory—I. [150];
old woman deposited on, by way of revenge—I. [81].
Pipe, magical—II. 632.
Piśácha—goblin usually described as fierce and malignant—I. [4], [5], [32], [42], [43], [47], [48], [49], [255], [256]; II. [509], [511], [565];
the Vṛihat Kathá originally composed in their language—I. [47], [48].
Pitcher, magical, how lost—II. 635;
a prince throws a stone at an old woman’s, in a Sicilian tale—II. [113] note.
Plumage-robes of nymphs stolen by a hero—II. [452] note.
Poison, effect of, counteracted by a spell—I. [461];
of a snake dropped into food—II. [296] and note;
used by a princess to kill her lover’s friend—II. [239].
Poison-damsels—I. [149].
Poisoned trees and grass—I. [149].