μῦθοι Mythoi
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  • general Toldo I 347.
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Filed under Man unsuccessfully tempted by woman. (St. Anthony.)

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Monk unsuccessfully tempted in nunneryKnight unsuccessfully tempted by host's wifeNo place secret enough for fornication. Monk thus repels temptressAnchorite saved by a miracle. When he is about to give in to temptation a dove flies out of his mouth. On repenting the dove re-enters his mouthSaint flogs woman who tempts himSaint sleeps with maidens without sinning. Another saint, who doubts fact, undergoes same test and perceives its efficacyMonk unsuccessfully tempted by woman he formerly lovedMonk yells "thief" to repel temptress. When she seeks him in his bed he screams. He says she steals his most valuable possession, virtue

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