μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

The devil helps man study for priesthood. For this, he must promise the devil his soul. Having become a great priest, the man finds means to save himself.

Ordaining the future. · Bargains and promises. · Bargain with devil. · view the constellation · filed as M216.1

Filed across the traditions
  • Lithuanian Balys Index No. 3266, Legends Nos. 400ff.
Within the index

Filed under Devil bargains to help man become priest. He must not later exorcise him from people.

Filed beside it
The devil makes the herdsman's son a priest in return for a whistle. After quarreling with the devil, who asked to repair the whistle during Mass, the priest forgets all he learned and does not know how to hold Mass. Is beaten

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