Sham parson repeats same expression over and over or says a few words of Latin — Mythoi

Motif

Sham parson repeats same expression over and over or says a few words of Latin.

Deceptions. · Deception through shams. · Impostures. · Sham prowess. · view the constellation · filed as K1961.1.2

Cited in the index

general *Type 1825B
general *BP III 116.

Within the index

Filed under Sham parson (priest).

1 finer motif beneath it

Filed beside it

Peasant as priest preaches on the troubles of laymen Sham parson: the sawed pulpit. He has sawed the pulpit almost through. He predicts a miracle. The pulpit falls down Sham priest dupes man into believing he can discover treasure Sham holy man

Carried in tale types

Gibberish Thought to Be Latin (previously Charcoal-burner Latin) · ATU 1641C 1 recorded variant
Preaching as the Congregation Wishes (previously 'I Preach God's Word · ATU 1825B 1 recorded variant

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