μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Successful foolish son.

Reversal of fortune. · Unpromising hero (heroine). · Types of unpromising heroes (heroines). · view the constellation · filed as L115

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed
Filed across the traditions
  • India *Thompson-Balys.
Within the index

Filed under Types of unpromising heroes (heroines).

Filed beside it
Hero (heroine) of unpromising origin Hero (heroine) of unpromising appearance Hero (heroine) of unpromising occupation Hero (heroine) of unpromising habits Insane hero (heroine) Stupid hero. (Cf. Z253.) Unsophisticated hero Pauper hero Dumb hero

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