Poor game proves rich — Mythoi

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Poor game proves rich.

Reversal of fortune. · Modesty brings reward. · Modest choice best. · view the constellation · filed as L216

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N. Am. Indian (California) Gayton and Newman 83.

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Filed under Modest choice best.

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Modest choice: three caskets type. Objects from which choice is to be made are hidden in caskets (or the like). The worst looking casket proves to be the best choice Choice among several gifts. The worst horse, armor, or the like proves best Poor girl chosen rather than the rich. Treasure follows Old chosen rather than new. Fortunate choice Unpromising magic object chosen. Hero refuses to take one that cries out "take me!" Accustomed rags preferred to new garments. A Brahmin returns home to find a palace instead of a cottage; he recognizes his wife only after she throws off her jewels and ornaments to stand before him in her old rags

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