Envy. (Cf. Q302.) — Mythoi

Motif

Envy. (Cf. Q302.)

Traits of character. · Unfavorable traits of character. · Unfavorable traits of character – social. · view the constellation · filed as W195

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Goose and turkey envious of peacock point out its ugly legs and voice

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Greed Stinginess Miserliness Ingratitude Hardness of heart The dog in the manger. Has no use for the manger but refuses to give it up to the horse Dishonesty Inhospitality. (Cf. Q292.)Love of publicity False pride. Son ashamed of his peasant father who brings him money. Father disinherits him. (Cf. Q331.)Stubbornness Two-facedness Changeableness Jealousy The crying child. He stops crying so that after a rest he can cry louder than ever Violence of temper

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Envy punished. (Cf. Q551.6.6, W195.)