μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
Filed across the traditions
  • Irish myth Cross.
Within the index
8 finer motifs beneath it
King's sons called kings Prince must learn a trade. (Cf. P51.) Friendship of prince and commoner Prince imprisoned as hostage for safety from king Unknown prince chosen chief of children in play Dispossessed prince taunted by usurper's son Birth rites confer royalty on infant prince Prince forfeits father's and God's blessing if he fails to claim throne

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