Wise man answers questions of many with single speech — Mythoi

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Wise man answers questions of many with single speech.

Tests. · Tests of cleverness. · Test of cleverness or ability. · view the constellation · filed as H501.2

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Irish myth Cross.

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Test of wisdom: wise man sends ruler magic gems. Ruler admires their beauty but neglects to inquire of their virtues Sons tested for wisdom; given same amount of money. What will they do with it?

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