Self-abnegation rewarded. (Cf. L200.) — Mythoi

Motif

Self-abnegation rewarded. (Cf. L200.)

Rewards and punishments. · Deeds rewarded. · Other good qualities rewarded. · view the constellation · filed as Q61

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth Cross
Spanish Exempla Keller
Jewish Neuman.

Within the index

Filed under Other good qualities rewarded.

2 finer motifs beneath it

Monk who did not ask for position made abbot. He is given the bribe money paid by other ambitious monks Devil spares abbot because of humility

Filed beside it

Reward for ability to keep secrets Patience rewarded. (Cf. W26.) Filial duty rewarded Humility rewarded Kingly duty rewarded Integrity rewarded Loyalty rewarded

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Modesty brings reward

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