μῦθοι Mythoi
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Scholars’ trail — 1reference

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  • IndiaThompson-Balys.
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Filed under Military strategy.

4 finer motifs beneath it
Sound of artillery is simulated to overawe enemySounds of mock battle scare away attacking forceSham doctor prescribes medicine for king's army; they fall ill; invading army, seeing multitudes being carried away in litters, flee, thinking there is a plagueEnemy induced to give up siege by making it look as if the besieged have got reinforcement
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Animals help in military victoryWomen spread shawls on enemy's path and entangle them. They are easily defeatedTreasure cast down crushes besiegersTreacherous priests prolong mass to let enemy destroy cityWomen throw ashes in eyes of attacking soldiers, so that they are defeatedDisguise to enter enemy's camp (castle)Man disguised as animal sent among enemy that first blood be spilled by other sideWoman saves herself from soldiers by receiving them joyfully rather than fearfullyCapture of castle by feigning deathSpies' 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 fireshipEnemy induced to give up siegeCity is falsely promised to enemy. When they enter they are attacked and defeatedBesieger scatters beads in protecting hedge: besieged destroy hedge to find beadsMilitary strategy – miscellaneous
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Escape by making attacker believe there are many defenders. (Cf. K2368.)

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