Lovers observed in intrigue make absurd excuses. (Afraid of ghosts, have chill, etc.) — Mythoi

Motif

Lovers observed in intrigue make absurd excuses. (Afraid of ghosts, have chill, etc.)

Deceptions. · Deception into humiliating position. · Deception into humiliating position – miscellaneous. · view the constellation · filed as K1271.2

Filed across the traditions

Italian Novella *Rotunda.

Within the index

Filed under Amorous intrigue observed and exposed.

Filed beside it

Threat to tell of amorous intrigue used as blackmail Amorous intrigue exposed and faithless husband humiliated Adulteress tells lover "I can see the whole world." Hidden shepherd asks "Can you see my lost calves (ass)?" The Lord above will provide. A youth and maid come under tree. "Who shall provide for our child?" "He above (God) will take care of it." The man in the tree: "I will do nothing of the kind!"

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