μῦθοι Mythoi
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Filed under Other tests of truth.

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Exposure in boat as test of sin
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Worn-out shoes as proof of long journey Credential tests: proof that messenger comes from certain person Nature fruitless if false judgment is passed Person magically disfigured when he speaks falsely Casting lots as truth test Test of death: to see whether person is dead or feigning Test of truth by magic object Act of truth. Person asserts a thing as true declaring: "If my words are true, may this or that happen." Oaths before gods as test of truth Test: which of twins is elder. Younger unthinkingly hands chopsticks to elder and thus betrays his junior rank Test of innocence: apple and gold offered. Innocent person takes apple Holiness of saint tested: asked to perform miracles Gold 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 there Footsteps in manure (dust) as proof that dead man has walked

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