μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Weak animal shows strong his own reflection and makes him believe that it is the head of the last animal slain by the weak.

Deceptions. · Deception through shams. · Deception through bluffing. · Ogre (large animal) overawed. · view the constellation · filed as K1715.1.1

Cited in the index
  • general Bødker Exempler 282 No. 27
  • general Indonesia, Malay, Hindu: Dixon 191 n. 16, *DeVries Volksverhalen I 362 No. 14.
Within the index

Filed under Weak animal shows strong his own reflection and frightens him. Tells him that this animal is threatening to kill him. (Usually hare and lion.)

Filed beside it
Man shows ghost its own reflection and frightens it Man shows demon reflection and frightens him

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