Fool as hero. (Cf. L121.) — Mythoi

Motif

Fool as hero. (Cf. L121.)

Miscellaneous groups of motifs. · Heroes. · Extraordinary exploits of hero. · view the constellation · filed as Z253

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Filed across the traditions

Irish myth Cross.

Within the index

Filed under Extraordinary exploits of hero.

Filed beside it

Boyish exploits of hero Hero with extraordinary animal companions (cock, goat, cow, horse) Boy hero Hero at first nameless Destined hero. (Cf. M311, T22.) Hero born out of wedlock. (Cf. L111.2.) Beardless hero Giant heroes Death of hero Return of the hero. (Cf. L111.1.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Stupid hero. (Cf. Z253.)

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