μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
Filed across the traditions
  • N. Am. Indian Thompson Tales 328 n. 187.
Within the index

Filed under Hunting contest won by deception.

Filed beside it
Shooting contest won by deception Harpooning contest won by deception
Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes
Loathly bridegroom. Woman disenchants loathsome man by embracing him Suitor tests. A suitor is put to severe tests by his prospective bride or father-in-law Impostors claim reward (prize) earned by hero Fortunate youngest son. Always has good luck Hero (heroine) of unpromising occupation

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