“readjusted” — Mythoi

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Head of decapitated person is replaced backwards. Later is readjusted. E12.2
Man learns the fear of Death by meeting Life. Life (old woman) beheads him and replaces his head backwards. Simpleton left in fear for hours before head is readjusted. J27

Tale types

ATU 173 Human and Animal Life Spans Are Readjusted (previously Men and Animals Readjust Span of Life)