μῦθοι Mythoi
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Filed under Animals advise men.

3 finer motifs beneath it
Owl advises old man of projected visit by gods (in disguise)Owl advises old man where to plant his crops after listening in to council of gods concerning rainfall distribution for the yearMosquito gives hero advice as to which choice to make
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Grateful dragon king gives hero adviceAnimals tell hero their secrets. Do so voluntarilyAnimals' advice leads man to wealthAnimals direct man on journeyParrot gives advice to queen playing chess, and she always wins

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