μῦθοι Mythoi
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Filed under Practical retorts: hosts and guests.

2 finer motifs beneath it
Philosopher spits in king's beard. It is the only place he can find at the royal table not covered with gold and jewelsRuler refuses hospitality from subject who spends more than he earns
Filed beside it
Inhospitality repaidThe greedy hostTreatment of difficult guestsTalker keeps person from eatingInappropriate entertainment repaidHost rebukes negligent servantGuest brings along cakes to eat. Stingy host rebuked"Cause liberality to be depicted." Answer of hungry man when host asks for suggestion for a picture to be painted of something that has not been seenDeceptive invitation to feast

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