μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Captive knight freed for having kept his word. Is allowed to leave to collect ransom (or marry fiancée). When he returns his captor frees him (or raises ransom).

Rewards and punishments. · Deeds rewarded. · Kindness rewarded. · view the constellation · filed as Q54.2

Filed across the traditions
  • Italian Novella *Rotunda.
Within the index

Filed under Uprightness rewarded. (Cf. Q151.7.)

Filed beside it
Ruler tries in vain to intimidate judge. Rewards him with high post

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