μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Treacherous king participates in battle only when he sees who is likely to win.

Deceptions. · Other deceptions. · Military strategy. · view the constellation · filed as K2369.2.2

Filed across the traditions
  • Icelandic Boberg.
Within the index

Filed under Division of warriors hidden in pit on battlefield. Emerge during battle.

Filed beside it
Largest part of fleet does not emerge until late in battle

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