μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Recognition by describing or producing object of common knowledge.

Tests. · Identity tests: Recognition. · Recognition through common knowledge. · view the constellation · filed as H16

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Filed under Recognition through common knowledge.

4 finer motifs beneath it
Recognition by brother king of lost brother brought about by model of their father's palace which lost brother builds of clay Recognition by wounds on lip and finger received at common adventure Recognition of brothers brought about by bouquet of flowers tied as father's gardener used to do Recognition by describing unique bed
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Recognition through story-telling. Telling of a story known to both persons concerned brings about recognition Recognition by song (music). Person is recognized because the song is sung only by him or because he is the only one besides the listener who knows it Recognition by overheard conversation (usually with animals or objects). Person not daring to reveal self directly thus attracts attention and recognition Recognition by observing emotional reactions of another to object of common experience Identity tested by account of common experiences Recognition by reminders of what has been said Recognition by password Recognition through common knowledge – miscellaneous

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