Oath of truth before magic lion. If oath is false perjurer is dismembered — Mythoi

Motif

Oath of truth before magic lion. If oath is false perjurer is dismembered.

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Filed across the traditions

India Thompson-Balys.

Within the index

Filed under Bocca della Verità. Person swearing oath places hand in mouth of image. If oath is false the hand is bitten off.

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