geas

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|originally|in|_|ancient Irish|_|religion|and|mythology}} A (generally [[magical]]) [[vow]], [[obligation]] or [[injunction]] placed upon someone to do or not do something, which typically brings harm if violated and blessings if obeyed.
2. A [[mystical]] [[compulsion]].

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