μῦθοι Mythoi
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Girl carefully guarded from suitors King likes his daughter so much that he does not wish to marry her to anyone Mythical being asks for girl in marriage. (Cf. T111.) Wooing by emissary Bride purchased Matchmakers Choosing bride by horoscope. (Cf. B152.2, M302.4, T22.) Girl as wooer. Forthputting woman Means of attracting sweetheart Declaration of love Wooing the strong and beautiful bride Betrothal Princess to marry first man who asks for her Princess's husband selected by elephant bowing to him. (Cf. H171.1.) King seeks bride only because counsellors insist Betrothal restrictions Help in wooing. (Cf. B582.) Prince offered as prize Princess offered as prize Wooing – miscellaneous motifs

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