Deity takes form of particular person to visit mortals — Mythoi

Motif

Deity takes form of particular person to visit mortals.

Deceptions. · Deception through shams. · Deception by disguise or illusion. · Deception by disguise. · view the constellation · filed as K1811.4

Filed across the traditions

Greek Iliad and Odyssey passim.

Within the index

Filed under Gods (saints) in disguise visit mortals.

2 finer motifs beneath it

Fate takes form of Brahmin's pupil in order to lure him to his prophesied death Angel takes form of certain person

Filed beside it

Mortal entertained by disguised god Goddess in disguise visits earth and is waylaid by thieves. They set her free after she promises to tell them the fate of the new-born prince Gods (spirits) disguised as beggars. Test hospitality Deity disguised as old man (woman) visits mortals God disguised as doctor cures mortal Deity takes form of animal to visit mortals

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