μῦθοι Mythoi
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Scholars’ trail — 1reference

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Filed under King in disguise.

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King disguised beaten by his own menIncognito king helped by humble man. Gives rewardIncognito king joins robbersPrince disguises as another prince to woo princessIncognito king is given hospitality by fisherman. Rewards him with a cityRuler disguises as goblin to frighten uxorious priestKing disguises as common soldier and is killed. Fulfills prophecy that insures victoryIncognito queen (princess)Incognito king rewards farmer for giftKing disguised as peasant flees battleIncognito prince (king) sold into slavery. Disguised as sailorIncognito king comes to the aid of an enemy who has refused to vilify himIncognito king rewards strangers who treat him as companionLecherous prince disguises as merchant in order to kill his grand-childrenKing disguised as own messengerKing disguised as mountaineer

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