Besieger scatters beads in protecting hedge: besieged destroy hedge to find beads

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Besieger scatters beads in protecting hedge: besieged destroy hedge to find beads.

Deceptions. · Other deceptions. · Military strategy. · view the constellation · filed as K2367

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IndiaThompson-Balys.

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Animals help in military victory Women spread shawls on enemy's path and entangle them. They are easily defeated Treasure cast down crushes besiegers Treacherous priests prolong mass to let enemy destroy city Women throw ashes in eyes of attacking soldiers, so that they are defeated Disguise to enter enemy's camp (castle)Man disguised as animal sent among enemy that first blood be spilled by other side Woman saves herself from soldiers by receiving them joyfully rather than fearfully Capture of castle by feigning death Spies' false report of enemies' weakness brings on premature attack [First Edition (Additions and Corrections): K2363. Women sent into enemies' camp corrupt and weaken the army.]Enemy's ships fired by use of fireship Enemy induced to give up siege City is falsely promised to enemy. When they enter they are attacked and defeated Enemy deceived into overestimating opponents: retreat. (Cf. K548.)Military strategy – miscellaneous

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