μῦθοι Mythoi
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Scholars’ trail — 1reference

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  • IndiaThompson-Balys.
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Filed under Speaking animals.

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Person frightened by animals successively replying to his remarks. Example: Man riding horse and followed by dog tells horse to jump over a hole. Horse says, "I will not." Man turns to dog and says, "Isn't that strange – a horse talking!" The dog says, "Yes, isn't it." Often the man runs, meeting other animals which answer him, until he falls exhaustedTalking animal or object refuses to talk on demand. Discoverer is unable to prove his claims: is beatenAnimal uses human speechAnimal understands human speechAnimal whistles (sings, etc.)Animal languages. The various animals have languages of their own. (Cf. B251.1.2.)Knowledge of animal languages. Person understands themAnimal language learned

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