μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
Within the index
9 finer motifs beneath it
Fated hero. Only certain hero will succeed in exploitProphecy: death of ruler to insure victoryComing of religious leader prophesied. (Cf. M300.1.)Various prophecies connected with saints (or holy men)Prophecy: eternal peace in an early death or long troublesome life. (Cf. M369.7.)Prophecy: hero may win lady's love but die early. Chooses this rather than long life without herProphecy: immunity from certain types of deathProphecy: punishment for misappropriation of propertyMiscellaneous prophecies

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