μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
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Filed under Policy in dealing with the great.

1 finer motif beneath it
Yogi advises yogi blood for making king's leaky tank hold water: king cuts off yogi's head
Filed beside it
Wisdom of concessions to powerFlattery of the greatUnpleasant truths must be withheld from the greatTact in reproving the greatA soft answer turneth away wrathKeeping 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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