μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Oaths before gods as test of truth.

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“The Princess, after a posthumous title had been conferred upon her, was buried with great magnificence a few miles to the east of the city, while Ch'un-yü remained in the capital, living in such state, and gaining so much influence, that he excited the King's jealousy; and when it was foretold, by means of signs in the heavens, that ruin threatened the kingdom, that its inhabitants would be swept away, and that this would be the work…”

Myths & Legends of China, Chapter XVI · served from our shelf

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Worn-out shoes as proof of long journeyCredential tests: proof that messenger comes from certain personNature fruitless if false judgment is passedPerson magically disfigured when he speaks falselyCasting lots as truth testTest of death: to see whether person is dead or feigningTest of truth by magic objectAct of truth. Person asserts a thing as true declaring: "If my words are true, may this or that happen."Test: which of twins is elder. Younger unthinkingly hands chopsticks to elder and thus betrays his junior rankTest of innocence: apple and gold offered. Innocent person takes appleHoliness of saint tested: asked to perform miraclesGold in the Bible. A man professes to be a great Bible reader. King leaves a piece of money in the Bible. On his next visit it is still thereTest of sinFootsteps in manure (dust) as proof that dead man has walked
Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes
City-godsCreation of the universeWild man as king of animalsUnusual animal as riding-horseMarriage to person in dog form. (Cf. B635.4, D141.)Marriage to dog in human formJointed snake can join its segments when it is broken into piecesTabu: looking under certain bell too soonJourney to Land of Women. Island of women, land of maidens, country of the Amazons, etcSpirits and demons (general)Remarkable persons. Extraordinary size, form, appearance, or habitsHeadless person with eyes (eye) and mouth on breast

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