μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Substitution of low-caste boy for promised child detected when he prefers long road to short one through jungle (swimming instead of ferry, etc.)

Tests. · Identity tests: Recognition. · Recognition through personal peculiarities · view the constellation · filed as H38.2.5

Filed across the traditions
  • India *Thompson-Balys.
Within the index

Filed under Impostor of low origin recognized by habitual speech.

Filed beside it
Tailor married to princess betrays trade by calling for needle and thread Peasant boy masking as prince betrays self by his answers Recognition of maidservant substitute bride by her habitual conversation Weaver married to princess betrays trade by talking in his sleep

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