μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Loyalty.

Traits of character. · Favorable traits of character. · Other favorable traits of character. · view the constellation · filed as W34

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Filed across the traditions
  • Irish myth Cross.
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Filed under Other favorable traits of character.

4 finer motifs beneath it
Man constrained to flee with leader's fiancée resists her blandishments Loyal friends refuse to fight against disgraced comrade. (Cf. P310.) Cowardly to leave battle while lord is alive Fakir rewarded by prince with a life of luxury in city chooses to return to his monkey friends in jungle
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 Self-sacrifice Obedience Bravery Heroism Justice Conscientiousness Peacefulness Honor

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