μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

King chosen by test.

Tests. · Other tests. · Miscellaneous tests. · Miscellaneous tests. · view the constellation · filed as H1574.3

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed
Filed across the traditions
  • Irish myth Cross.
Within the index

Filed under Tests of social position.

4 finer motifs beneath it
Test imposed on young princes as candidates for throne Two deities test virtues of a king The burning forge (smithy): he who salvages anvil will be king He who wins maiden queen is king
Filed beside it
Social rank determined according to portion taken from cauldron of food Tests for noble blood Fruitfulness of nature as proof of kingly right

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