μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
Scholars’ trail — 2references

The index’s own references — the collections where scholars sighted this story-shape, tradition by tradition. Titles on our shelf are live links; the rest is the frontier, not yet shelved.

  • general Type 480
  • general Roberts 176.
Within the index

Filed under Enigmatic statements. Apparently senseless remarks (or acts) interpreted figuratively prove wise.

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Three young men arrested tell who they areRiddling answers betray theft or adulteryClever youth (maiden) answers king's inquiry in riddles. (Cf. H561.4.)Other riddling answersEnigmatic conversation of king and peasantRiddling remarks of traveling companion interpreted by girl (man) at end of journeyKing gives enigmatic order to ministerEnigmatic counsels of a father. Taken literally bring trouble, but when properly interpreted are valuableExtraordinary actions explainedEnigmatic statement made clear by experienceSuitors receive enigmatic answers. Girls answer in single words, which, when arranged in certain order, show that they acceptInhospitality reproved enigmaticallyEnigmatic welcome of host. Sounds very inhospitable but properly interpreted makes guests welcomeEnigmatic counsels of relatives (other than father)Other enigmatic statements

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