μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Stealing the platter for the intended gift. Thief asks for silver platter saying that it is needed for an intended gift of confections. Servant carrying platter is told to wait until it is filled. Thief disappears with it.

Deceptions. · Thefts and cheats. · Thefts. · Other means of theft. · view the constellation · filed as K362.3.1

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

Filed under The cup to be repaired. A thief poses as a messenger from a husband to his wife asking that a certain silver cup be sent for repairs.

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