Queen mother shames cowardly son and companions. "In truth, gentlemen, you do well in weeping; for since you didn't fight like men to defend your land, it is suitable that now you weep like women on leaving it."

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Queen mother shames cowardly son and companions. "In truth, gentlemen, you do well in weeping; for since you didn't fight like men to defend your land, it is suitable that now you weep like women on leaving it."

Traits of character. · Unfavorable traits of character. · Unfavorable traits of character – personal. · view the constellation · filed as W121.4

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Hunter wants to be shown lion tracks, not lion himself Coward boasts when there is no danger. (Cf. J974, J978.)Cowardly soldier turns back when he hears raven's croak Cowardly spider rushes at fly but hides when wasp appears Coward gives his purse to thief with lame excuse Cowardly bridegroom flees elephant and loses bride Illness from fear

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