μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Cum grano salis. Instructions of mother followed literally by one daughter when she marries. All goes wrong. Second daughter follows them in conformity with her father's explanations and all is well.

The wise and the foolish. · Wise and unwise conduct. · Prudence and Discretion. · Zeal – temperate and intemperate. · view the constellation · filed as J555.1

Cited in the index
  • general *Type 915.
Within the index

Filed under Intemperance in obedience.

Carried in tale types

ask the rhapsode about this motif · search the shelf for “instructions” · wander