Test of wisdom — Mythoi

Motif

Test of wisdom.

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

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth Cross
Jewish *Neuman
India *Thompson-Balys, Penzer VI 74 n.

Within the index

Filed under Test of cleverness or ability.

3 finer motifs beneath it

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

Filed beside it

Sons tested for skill Test of learning Test of musical ability. (Cf. H509.4.) Test of skill in handiwork Test of cleverness: uttering three wise words. Youths called on to do so display by their answers extraordinary powers of deduction Test of resourcefulness Wit combat. Test in repartee Test: finding answer to certain question Tests of cleverness or ability: miscellaneous

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Test of child's innocence: onyx stone and coal of fire offered. (Cf. H501.)

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