μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
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  • Irish myth*Cross.
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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 disobeysPope tests women's disobedience: not to look into box. (Cf. H1554.1.) They do so and are not allowed to hear confessionObedience of king's subjects tested by willingness to allow spear to be carried crosswise into houses. Way must be hewnKing tests gardener's obedience by playing thief
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Bad character shown by the eyesTests of generosityTests of patienceTest of curiosity. (Cf. H1557.)Tests of honestyTests of fidelityTests of friendshipTests of valorTest of strengthTest of skillTest of hospitalityTests of gratitudeTest for admission to warrior bandTest of leadershipTest of the championTests of character – miscellaneous
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Test of curiosity. (Cf. H1557.)

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