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except for water. If one mixes water with other water, it is not considered diluted and does not count toward the number of cups. And R' Yoḥanan said: Even water joins the number of cups. Rav Pappa said: We said this statement only about hot water poured into cold water, and cold water poured into
The Talmud cites more statements concerning superstitions and witchcraft. Reish Lakish said: There are 4 matters. The one who performs them, his blood is upon his own head, and he is held liable for his own life, due to the evil spirit that rests upon him: One who relieves himself in a spot betwee
The Talmud elaborates: With regard to one who relieves himself between a palm tree and a wall, we said that he places himself in danger only when there are not 4 cubits of space between the two objects. However, if there are 4 cubits, we have no problem with it. The demons have enough room to pass
And with regard to one who passes between two palm trees, we said that he is in danger only if a public domain does not cross between them. However, if a public domain crosses between them, we have no problem with it, as demons are not permitted to cause harm in a public place. And with regard to
And even if a minor borrowed it, we said this poses a danger only if it occurred in a field, where water is not found. However, in a city, where water can be found, we have no problem with it. And even in a field, we said there is cause for concern only in a case of borrowed water; however, with re