μῦθοι Mythoi
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  • Italian NovellaRotunda.
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Filed under Generosity toward enemy.

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Ruler pardons his enemiesRuler pardons emissary who has come to murder himWronged knight conquers enemy and then pardons himConqueror spares cityRuler reproaches son for bringing him the head of his fallen enemy. Latter given honorable burialMan saved through intercession of enemyCaptor contributes to captive's ransomWarrior gives steed to his enemyChampion grants requested boon of safe convoy to his enemiesChieftain spares enemies whom he takes unawares (unarmed)Hero in battle refuses to slay charioteers, women, or physicians. (Cf. C867.1.)

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