μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
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Beheading bargain. Giant allows hero to cut off his head; he will cut off hero's laterMan umpires dispute in exchange for guarantee of safety. Disputants, bear and tiger, agree not to eat himBlind promise (rash boon). Person grants wish before hearing itEyes exchanged for food. A starving man lets himself be blinded in return for foodIn return for magic shirt from girl hero is to stay in Ireland for three years. In return he claims her as wifeFree keep in inn exchanged for good storyPrince to give up life in exchange for learning a secretThree deformed witches invited to wedding in exchange for helpLife spared in return for life-long serviceBargain: woman rides naked through streets to obtain freedom for citizens. GodivaPeace bought for husbandBargain to save faceBargain: to divide all winningsBargains and promises between mortals and supernatural beings. (Cf. M221, M222, M223.)Bargains between men and animalsCovenant of friendship

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