μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Count in disguise.

Deceptions. · Deception through shams. · Deception by disguise or illusion. · Deception by disguise. · view the constellation · filed as K1812.20

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Filed across the traditions
  • Cheremis Sebeok-Nyerges.
Within the index

Filed under King in disguise.

Filed beside it
King disguised beaten by his own men Incognito king helped by humble man. Gives reward Incognito king joins robbers Prince disguises as another prince to woo princess Incognito king is given hospitality by fisherman. Rewards him with a city Incognito king in victor's court. Asks forgiveness Ruler disguises as goblin to frighten uxorious priest King disguises as common soldier and is killed. Fulfills prophecy that insures victory Incognito queen (princess) Incognito king rewards farmer for gift King disguised as peasant flees battle Incognito prince (king) sold into slavery. Disguised as sailor Incognito king comes to the aid of an enemy who has refused to vilify him Incognito king rewards strangers who treat him as companion Lecherous prince disguises as merchant in order to kill his grand-children King disguised as own messenger

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