The constellation
H1557 Tests of obedience
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- Tests of character · H1550 entry
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- Obedience of sons tested by offering them apple. They are each offered a slice of apple. The king says, "Open your mouth and receive what I give you". Eldest son insulted; youngest obeys and receives kingdom as reward. (Cf. H1558.0.1.1.) · H1557.1 entry
- Adam's (Eve's) disobedience blamed: blamer immediately disobeys orders. (Cf. H1554.1.) · H1557.2 entry
- Old man contented till forbidden to leave city. Immediately disobeys · H1557.3 entry
- Pope tests women's disobedience: not to look into box. (Cf. H1554.1.) They do so and are not allowed to hear confession · H1557.4 entry
- Obedience of king's subjects tested by willingness to allow spear to be carried crosswise into houses. Way must be hewn · H1557.5 entry
- King tests gardener's obedience by playing thief · H1557.6 entry
cross-ref
- Test of curiosity. (Cf. H1557.) · H1554 entry