The devil as a tempter — Mythoi

Motif

The devil as a tempter.

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Depth Commentary Psychology of the Unconscious: A Study of the Transformations and Symbolisms of the Libido , Part I — CHAPTER IV
Depth Commentary Psychology of the Unconscious: A Study of the Transformations and Symbolisms of the Libido , Part I — CHAPTER III

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth *Cross
Icelandic Boberg
Jewish *Neuman.

Within the index

Filed under Deeds of the devil.

12 finer motifs beneath it

Satan causes storm to destroy property of man he tempts Satan smites man he tempts with leprosy Devil gives Eve two grains of corn. One is for her and one for Adam Devil persuades man to commit suicide Devil tries to get man to kill his bride (wife) Devil tempts cleric (hermit) Devils appear to knight to try to call him from doing penance Devil tempts saints Devil tempts girl Devil tempts youth to deny Virgin. Promises youth riches Devil tries to move repentant sinner to despair Woman worships the devil

Filed beside it

The devil as a builder The devil performs deeds of unusual strength The devil hires out The devil as an abductor The devil fights The devil advises human beings Miscellaneous actions of the devil Pranks played by the devil

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