Whoever hears singing snake must die. Killed by deaf man. (Cf. B214.1.10.) — Mythoi

Motif

Whoever hears singing snake must die. Killed by deaf man. (Cf. B214.1.10.)

Deceptions. · Thefts and cheats. · Other cheats. · Other cheats. · view the constellation · filed as K445.2

Filed across the traditions

Chinese Eberhard FFC CXX 145.

Within the index

Filed under The emperor's new clothes. An impostor feigns to make clothes for the emperor and says that they are visible only to those of legitimate birth. The emperor and courtiers are all afraid to admit that they cannot see the clothes. Finally a child seeing the naked emperor reveals the imposture.

Filed beside it

God to reveal self to those of legitimate birth. All afraid to admit not seeing God

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

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