The constellation
L301 Hermes distributes wit. Gives everyone the same measure of wit, so that the smaller are more clever than the large
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- Triumph of the weak · L300 entry
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- Triumph of the weak · L300 entry
- Prosperity forever or for a day? King asks prince whether he has secret of prosperity forever or a day. Prince says "forever" and is captured. Later his wife, asked same question, says "for a day" and is honored · L291 entry
- Modesty brings reward – miscellaneous · L290 entry
- Beggar with small bag surpasses the one with the large. Latter refuses all but large donations; gets none · L251 entry
- Weak overcomes strong in conflict · L310 entry
- Weak (small) hero overcomes large fighter · L311 entry
- Sick hero overcomes antagonist · L311.1 entry
- Poorly-armed hero overcomes well-armed by strategy · L311.2 entry