μῦθοι Mythoi
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Scholars’ trail — 1reference

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  • IndiaThompson-Balys.
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Filed under Bride purchased.

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Prince buys twig (flower) (enchanted girl) from her mother. (Cf. D212, D215.)Purchase money instead of bride given to suitor to settle disputeBride purchased for her weight in goldDowry given at marriage of daughterAttempt to purchase wifeRich girl gives poor suitor necklace with which to pay her bride-pricePrincess asked for in return for sparing palace. (Cf. S222.)Village given to bride-to-be as part of her dowry

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