Better things at home. A poor boy posing as a prince in the king's court always says that he has better things at home — Mythoi

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Better things at home. A poor boy posing as a prince in the king's court always says that he has better things at home.

Deceptions. · Deception through shams. · Impostures. · Sham prowess. · view the constellation · filed as K1952.2

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Greek Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica , HESIOD’S WORKS AND DAYS

Cited in the index

general *Types 545AB
general BP I 325ff., III 487.

Within the index

Filed under Sham prince (nobleman).

Filed beside it

Brahmin takes shape of a prince Servant takes prince's horse and clothes and passes self off as prince Poor boy said by helpful cat to be dispossessed prince. This is believed Brothers pose as princes, deeming their parentage not worthy of their merit Impostor claims to be earl's son in exile Wooing emissary poses as king and suitor, but is refused Impostor appears with letter authorizing that he be set on the throne Thieves set up poor weaver as prince and thus get possession of tribute and gifts

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