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Motifs
- Origin of bravery. A1381
- Tribal characteristics – bravery or cowardice. A1676
- Why the Chittagongs are not as brave as they used to be. A1676.1
- Why he-goat has shaggy legs. Braved the wolf, who tore his legs. A2371.2.8
- Why animal is pugnacious (brave, bold). A2524
- Why lion is brave. A2524.5
- Money received from ghosts as reward for bravery. A voice says: "I am letting it fall." The man: "Let it." Money falls to the ground. E373.1
- Bravest know how to wait. Three men are pursued in battle. First throws himself on enemies; second waits a little; third does not fight until the enemy begins. Latter is bravest. J572.1
- Sham brave man. K1953
- Son to be brave and wise but not to remain and cause mother to weep. M365.2
- King frees man sent by rival king to kill him. He sees bravery in the would-be assassin. P15.5
- Brave soldier and timid cabinet-maker as companions. P444.1
- "The champion's portion." The choicest portion assigned to the bravest at feasts. P632.2.1
- Only the brave to wear beards. P642
- Life spared as reward for bravery and constancy. Centurion tells his enemies to kill him rather than attempt to win him. Q151.8
- Bravery. W32
- Host requires deed of bravery before feast is eaten. W213.1