Revelations of a satyr — Mythoi

Motif

Revelations of a satyr.

The nature of life. · The nature of life – miscellaneous motifs. · Appearances deceive. · view the constellation · filed as U119.1

Filed across the traditions

Italian Novella Rotunda.

Within the index

Filed under Other ways in which appearances deceive.

2 finer motifs beneath it

At a funeral of a child a satyr reveals that the real father (officiating priest) sings while the cuckold weeps. (Cf. U15.) At a hanging the witnesses are bigger thieves than the culprit. (Cf. U10.)

Filed beside it

Peasant wishes to exchange places with monks. Thinks they lead a very easy life. One night's experience in the monastery makes him change his mind Handsome exterior does not indicate beautiful soul. Angel holds nose when handsome sinner passes An ugly face does not mean an ugly soul. A noble and holy man who is very ugly is proved to be a saintly soul Stories to show that one's name does not alter his condition

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