Obedience of king's subjects tested by willingness to allow spear to be carried crosswise into houses. Way must be hewn — Mythoi

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Obedience of king's subjects tested by willingness to allow spear to be carried crosswise into houses. Way must be hewn.

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Obedience of sons tested by offering them apple. They are each offered a slice of apple. The king says, "Open your mouth and receive what I give you". Eldest son insulted; youngest obeys and receives kingdom as reward. (Cf. H1558.0.1.1.) Adam's (Eve's) disobedience blamed: blamer immediately disobeys orders. (Cf. H1554.1.) Old man contented till forbidden to leave city. Immediately disobeys Pope tests women's disobedience: not to look into box. (Cf. H1554.1.) They do so and are not allowed to hear confession King tests gardener's obedience by playing thief

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