Sham dead tested by stinging insects down back — Mythoi

Motif

Sham dead tested by stinging insects down back.

Tests. · Tests of truth. · Other tests of truth. · view the constellation · filed as H248.2

Cited in the index

general Africa (Yaunde): Heepe 253ff. No. 31.

Within the index

Filed under Test of death: to see whether person is dead or feigning.

1 finer motif beneath it

Crocodile masking as dead obeys suggestion that he make flesh quiver

Filed beside it

Sham-dead person tested by hot lead poured on hand Sham dead tested by pricking Test of death by putting burning wood in the mouth of fallen warriors Sham dead detected by batting eyes

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