μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Alliances with the strong.

The wise and the foolish. · Wise and unwise conduct. · Forethought. · Forethought in alliances. · view the constellation · filed as J684

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4 finer motifs beneath it
Fox with lion protector goes hunting alone and is killed Foolishness of taking on too strong a partner: crow crowds sparrow out of its nest Tortoise joins peacock in dance. Cannot escape hunter; peacock flies off Victorious ally feared by others
Filed beside it
Alliances which make both parties more vulnerable Foolishness of alliances with the weak Foolishness of attacking real allies Alliances with the intelligent Forethought in alliances – miscellaneous

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