μῦθοι Mythoi
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Filed under Policy in dealing with the great.

5 finer motifs beneath it
Imprisoned musician defends himself. Has been imprisoned because the king did not like the way the musician looked at him. After a year the king returns as a conqueror and sees musician. The latter says that he saw the king's conquests in a vision and was blessing him when he looked at him. The musician is honoredFlatterer always agrees with king even in opposite opinions; defense: he is king's servant"High-born alone recognizes one of equal rank with himself." Jackal sees man with instrument he is unfamiliar with, comes up to him and salutes him "Lord of Delhi." Man calls him Lord of Jungle and tells aboveFlattery of the wicked to escape death at his hands: "This is an offering to my lord Esau from his slave Jacob"Dissenting minister to king: "Let the king do as seems good in his eyes"
Filed beside it
Wisdom of concessions to powerUnpleasant truths must be withheld from the greatTact in reproving the greatA soft answer turneth away wrathCare in advising a kingKeeping on good terms with hostile godsMan plays fool to protect himself in dealing with kingMan recounts unpleasant happening to king when in good humor and draws laugh; rest draw punishmentDealing with the great – miscellaneous

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