Aversion to burial in foreign soil — Mythoi

Motif

Aversion to burial in foreign soil.

Society. · Society – miscellaneous motifs. · Nations. · view the constellation · filed as P711.8

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth Cross
Jewish Neuman.

Within the index

Filed under Patriotism.

Filed beside it

Wolves of his own country dearer than dogs of another Mother of invalided soldier says of his limping: "Every step will remind you of your virtue." Common citizen saves the honor of his country. Gives his own funds Scipio plunges into burning pit to save Rome from destruction Roman undertakes to kill Hannibal. Kills another by mistake. Burns off his hand for having failed National unity preserved by expulsion of all foreign elements Aristotle rises from sick bed to rush into battle for his country Patriotism: king learning that nation will triumph whose king dies in battle, allows self to be killed

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