The constellation
W121 Cowardice
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- Hunter wants to be shown lion tracks, not lion himself · W121.1 entry
- Coward boasts when there is no danger. (Cf. J974, J978.) · W121.2 entry
- Cowardly soldier turns back when he hears raven's croak · W121.3 entry
- Queen mother shames cowardly son and companions. "In truth, gentlemen, you do well in weeping; for since you didn't fight like men to defend your land, it is suitable that now you weep like women on leaving it." · W121.4 entry
- Cowardly spider rushes at fly but hides when wasp appears · W121.5 entry
- Coward gives his purse to thief with lame excuse · W121.6 entry
- Cowardly bridegroom flees elephant and loses bride · W121.7 entry
- Illness from fear · W121.8 entry
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