μῦθοι Mythoi
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Scholars’ trail — 1reference

The index’s own references — the collections where scholars sighted this story-shape, tradition by tradition. Titles on our shelf are live links; the rest is the frontier, not yet shelved.

  • general *Type 870.
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Filed under Recognition by overheard conversation with objects.

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Recognition by overheard conversation with bridge. Bridge which will trip up bridal party if king is not marrying an equal. Disguised princess praises bridge for its recognition of her equality with the kingRecognition by overheard conversation with stoneRecognition by overheard conversation with plantRecognition by overheard conversation with cups (or other utensils)Recognition by overheard conversation with flax. By comparing her fate with that of the flax the heroine is able to reveal herselfRecognition by overheard conversation with stove
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