μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
Within the index

Filed under Policy in dealing with the great.

1 finer motif beneath it
Man pretends idiocy so as to avoid compromising himself when summoned to testify by two rival queens before the king
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 kingKeeping on good terms with hostile godsMan recounts unpleasant happening to king when in good humor and draws laugh; rest draw punishmentDealing with the great – miscellaneous

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