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

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Enigmatic letter of king must be explained on pain of deathKing: Show me a ruby eight for a pice, nectar eight for a pice, and a faithless creature worth one-eighth of a pice. Minister: The lamp sells at eight for a pice and gives more light than any ruby; the water is the real nectar; and the dog is worthless and faithless lover because he follows anyone who feeds him
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Girl given enigmatic commands must do the oppositeThree 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 journeyEnigmatic 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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