Escape by hiding — Mythoi

Motif

Escape by hiding.

Deceptions. · Escape by deception. · Death order evaded. · view the constellation · filed as K515

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed

Within the index

Filed under Death order evaded.

6 finer motifs beneath it

Children hidden to avoid their execution (death) Girl escapes by hiding in huge harp Sleeping persons covered with oxhide and so saved Escape by hiding in kettle Escape by hiding in rice-bin Escape by hiding in the earth

Filed beside it

Uriah letter changed. Falsified order of execution. A messenger is sent with a letter ordering the recipient to kill the bearer. On the way the letter is changed so that the bearer is honored Compassionate executioner. A servant charged with killing the hero (heroine) arranges the escape of the latter Bribed executioner releases culprit Disguise as girl to avoid execution

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