Man shows ghost its own reflection and frightens it — Mythoi

Motif

Man shows ghost its own reflection and frightens it.

Deceptions. · Deception through shams. · Deception through bluffing. · Ogre (large animal) overawed. · view the constellation · filed as K1715.1.2

Filed across the traditions

India Thompson-Balys.

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

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

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