μῦθοι Mythoi
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Filed under Lover put off by deceptive respite.

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Girl puts off consummation of marriage to undesirable suitor by saying her "stomach is sick"
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Lover put off till girl bathes and dresses. She escapesSuitors put off till web is woven. Unwoven each night. (Penelope.)Respite from wooer while he brings clothes all night. The girl wastes time trying them onGirl asks undesired lover to take off his boots. She pulls off one partway and escapesGirl asks undesired lover to follow her but not to step on her shadowGirl says she has made vow not to marry until pilgrimage is madeGirl as umpire in suitor test (shooting arrows) escapesImportunate lover kept overlong at supper: must leaveEscape from undesired lover by alleging menstrual period

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