μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Tests of obedience.

Tests. · Other tests. · Tests of character. · Tests of character. · view the constellation · filed as H1557

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Filed under Tests of character.

6 finer motifs beneath it
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 Obedience of king's subjects tested by willingness to allow spear to be carried crosswise into houses. Way must be hewn King tests gardener's obedience by playing thief
Filed beside it
Bad character shown by the eyes Tests of generosity Tests of patience Test of curiosity. (Cf. H1557.) Tests of honesty Tests of fidelity Tests of friendship Tests of valor Test of strength Test of skill Test of hospitality Tests of gratitude Test for admission to warrior band Test of leadership Test of the champion Tests of character – miscellaneous
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Test of curiosity. (Cf. H1557.)

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