μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Self-sacrifice.

Traits of character. · Favorable traits of character. · Other favorable traits of character. · view the constellation · filed as W28

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Filed across the traditions
  • Irish myth Cross.
Within the index

Filed under Other favorable traits of character.

4 finer motifs beneath it
Woman drinks poison that son may be king Woman sacrifices life for son's honor Man leaps from vessel into jaws of sea-beast so as to save remaining passengers Saint threatens to take place of homicide in hell unless soul is released
Filed beside it
Emperor friendly to everyone. Would act as he should like an emperor to act toward him if he were a common man Man never listens to scandal Man speaks no evil Equanimity of the comedian. When he sees his house carried off by a flood, he fiddles the whole time Patience Gratitude Obedience Bravery Heroism Loyalty Justice Conscientiousness Peacefulness Honor

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