Hunting a madness of kings — Mythoi

Motif

Hunting a madness of kings.

Society. · Royalty and nobility. · Kings. · view the constellation · filed as P12.1

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth *Cross
Icelandic Boberg
India Thompson-Balys.
general Penzer II 127

Within the index

Filed under Character of kings.

Filed beside it

Injustice deadliest of monarch's sins Usurper imposes burdensome taxes King who intends rape killed. Attackers flee into exile Good king never retreats in battle Just king brings good fortune upon people Clever king knows everything in advance King banishes nobleman whose castle he wants Nobility of character a mark of kings. Kings overcomes passion for beautiful captives and sends them back untouched to their people King is superior to all in strength, beauty, largeness, etc., and usually has victory Uxorious king neglects duties King avenges lack of homage King quick to anger Modesty of king

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