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- Origin of stones: punishment for discourtesy. Jesus asks a man what he is sowing. He answers, "Stones." Jesus turns the crop to stones. This is how stones originate. A973
- Animals from men transformed for discourtesy to God (Jesus). (Cf. A1831, A1862, A1871.) A1715.2
- Tabu: discourtesy toward priest (rabbi, etc.). C94.1.3
- Tabu: doing deed of mercy or courtesy. C740
- Wisdom acquired from beating. Incognito prince, beaten for his courtesy, realizes his folly and returns home. J18
- Incognito prince joins gamblers. He is beaten for showing courtesy. Realizes his folly and returns home. K1812.2.2
- Disguised king taught courtesy by peasant. P15.1.1
- Barmecide feast. Host places imaginary feast before guest, who accepts it in the same spirit. Guest's courtesy is rewarded by real feast. P327
- Discourtesy to god punished. (Cf. Q327.) Q221.1
- Discourtesy to messengers of the Gods punished. Q221.1.1
- Discourtesy punished. (Cf. Q221.1, Q583.2.) Q327