Substitutiary Locomotion facts for kids
"Substitutiary Locomotion" is a famous song from the 1971 Walt Disney musical movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks. The song is sung by Professor Emelius Browne, played by David Tomlinson, and Eglantine Price, played by Angela Lansbury, along with three children. It's all about a special magic spell! The five magic words for this spell are "Treguna Mekoides Trecorum Satis Dee". These words were even carved into a magical item called the Star of Astoroth.
The Power of the Spell
The song "Substitutiary Locomotion" is very important in the movie. It shows how working together can create powerful magic. When the children, Professor Browne, and Miss Price join forces, they can use this spell to make objects move on their own. This special power helps them save England from danger. The spell's words, "Treguna Mekoides Trecorum Satis Dee," are the key to making things happen.
The song's lyrics describe this amazing power:
Treguna Mekoides and Trecorum Satis Dee
Substitutiary locomotion
Mystic power that's far beyond the wildest notion
It's so weird, so feared, yet wonderful to see
Substitutiary locomotion come to me
This part of the song highlights that the magic is strong and a bit strange, but it's also wonderful when used for good. It's a great example of how teamwork can lead to amazing results.
See also
In Spanish: Bedknobs and Broomsticks para niños
