μῦθοι Mythoi
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Escape by disguiseEscape by shamming deathEscape by shamming illnessEscape by use of substituted object. The object is attacked rather than the intended victimCaptor's bag filled with animals or objects while captives escapeEscape by substituting another person in place of the intended victimSubstitute in ordeal. An ordeal (usually dangerous) is escaped by deceptively providing a substituteEscape from battle by magic invisibilityEscape under mantle of invisibilityEscape by successive disguisesEscape by reversing shoes (boat)Captors deceived into believing captive is planning to stay with them: vigilance relaxed. Captured general orders heavy boxes taken into the temple. These are thought to be gold and it is concluded that he will not try to leave. He escapesPrincess cuts hair to escape captor who holds her hair in hand while sleeping with her

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