μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Sham miracle. Priest makes congregation believe the painting of the Virgin weeps real tears.

Deceptions. · Deception through shams. · Impostures. · Sham miracles. · view the constellation · filed as K1972.2

Filed across the traditions
  • Italian Novella Rotunda.
Within the index

Filed under Oracular images occupied by spirits or priests who give the answers.

Filed beside it
Statue made to raise its arm. Woman wishing to go on pilgrimage (to meet lover) makes believe that statue of saint has raised its arm in answer to her prayer

ask the rhapsode about this motif · search the shelf for “congregation” · wander