μῦθοι Mythoi
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Scholars’ trail — 4references

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  • IndonesianDeVries Volksverhalen II 377.
  • general Type 1920A
  • general *BP II 371
  • general Fb "vesterhav" III 1042b, "a" III 1187b
Within the index

Filed under Humor of lies and exaggeration.

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One lie a year. A man who tells but one lie a year is believed because of his general truthfulness. Amusing resultsLiar comes to believe his own lie. He tells a lie so often that he believes it himself. (Cf. X611.)Lie used as catch tale. (Cf. Z13.)The teller reduces the size of his lieLying contestsWould not lie for a trifle. Liar tells of shooting large number of animals with one shot (an odd number, usually 99). When asked why he did not make it a round number (or an even hundred), he replies indignantly that he would not lie for one pigeon (rabbit)Man has servant corroborate his lies. Rewards him poorly. Servant exposes himOther stories about liars[First Edition: X910. Münchhausen tales.]
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