The constellation
U240 Power of mind over body
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- False repentance of the sick, rich man. After his death it was discovered that he had intended to retrieve his money from church if he recovered · U236.1 entry
- False repentance of the sick. Wolf having eaten too much meat promises God to eat no more meat. When he becomes well he eats as before · U236 entry
- Liar cannot be healed even when taking bath in the Ganges · U235.1 entry
- Lying is incurable. A father asks about his son. When he hears that he lies, he gives the son up as hopeless. Other sins may be outgrown · U235 entry
- King grows lean from fear of death · U241 entry
- Hares fearing death outrun pursuing dogs · U242 entry
- The hare's last will. Surrounded by hunters and hounds, the hare considers to whom each of his members will be allotted. Succeeds in escaping · U242.1 entry
- Courage conquers all and impossible is made possible · U243 entry