μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Test of wisdom: wise man sends ruler magic gems. Ruler admires their beauty but neglects to inquire of their virtues.

Tests. · Tests of cleverness. · Test of cleverness or ability. · view the constellation · filed as H501.1

Filed across the traditions
  • Italian Novella Rotunda.
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Filed under Test of wisdom.

Filed beside it
Wise man answers questions of many with single speech Sons tested for wisdom; given same amount of money. What will they do with it?

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