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

1 finer motif beneath it
Dog asks raven why he sacrifices to Athene, since she hates raven because of his powers of augury. "The more reason to sacrifice. She will keep on good terms with me."
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 wrathCare in advising a kingMan 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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