Stories to show that one's name does not alter his condition — Mythoi

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Stories to show that one's name does not alter his condition.

The nature of life. · The nature of life – miscellaneous motifs. · Appearances deceive. · view the constellation · filed as U119.5

Filed across the traditions

India Thompson-Balys.

Within the index

Filed under Other ways in which appearances deceive.

Filed beside it

Revelations of a satyr 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

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