μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Good king never retreats in battle.

Society. · Royalty and nobility. · Kings. · view the constellation · filed as P12.5

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Filed across the traditions
  • Irish myth *Cross.
Within the index

Filed under Character of kings.

2 finer motifs beneath it
Dead king carried into battle in his war-chariot King in battle hides in ditch, with earth piled around him
Filed beside it
Hunting a madness of kings Injustice deadliest of monarch's sins Usurper imposes burdensome taxes King who intends rape killed. Attackers flee into exile 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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