Husband refuses to believe that his wife is unfaithful, even when she is caught in the act — Mythoi

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Husband refuses to believe that his wife is unfaithful, even when she is caught in the act.

The wise and the foolish. · Fools (and other unwise persons). · Gullible fools. · Nature of gullibility. · view the constellation · filed as J2342.1

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Italian Novella *Rotunda.

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Husband away three years accepts children born in his absence as his own She knows best: woman denies accusation of adultery. Husband dismisses the truthful accusers saying that she knows her shortcomings better than anyone else, and she denies it Husband praises wife's fidelity. Rascal tests it and finds it lacking Only husband remains ignorant about his wife's infidelity

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