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Motifs
- Tame elephant not accepted by wild brethren. B261.1.1
- Recognition by cup in sack: alleged stolen goods. Cup is placed in the sack of Joseph's brethren, they are accused of theft; this gives occasion for recognition. H151.4
- Prophecy: youngest brother to rule over his brethren. M312.2.2
- Joseph and his brethren. Elder brothers unwittingly come to maltreated youngest in great need. Eventual recognition. N733.3
- Sworn brethren. Friends take an oath of lasting brotherhood. P311
- Combatants become sworn brethren. P311.1
- Sworn brethren and blood brethren avenge each other. P312.2
- Monk leaves monastery when he sees a devil there tempting brethren. Returns when in the world he sees scores of devils tempting the people. U230.0.1
- Monk rebukes brethren who succumb to temptation. When he is exposed to it he understands what temptation is. U231.1