μῦθοι Mythoi
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Prosperity forever or for a day? King asks prince whether he has secret of prosperity forever or a day. Prince says "forever" and is captured. Later his wife, asked same question, says "for a day" and is honored.

Reversal of fortune. · Modesty brings reward. · Modesty brings reward – miscellaneous. · view the constellation · filed as L291

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