Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

accusation of black magic leading to condemnation

accusation_of_black_magic_leading_to_condemnation

A motif of the Divine Judgment and Moral Reckoning family, within the sub-family False Accusation and Fraud Exposed. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


greek

  • Aesop's Fables; a new translation THE FOX AND THE LEOPARD / THE FOX AND THE HEDGEHOG / THE CROW AND THE RAVEN / THE WITCH; lines 4982-4993 confidence: high

    Certain persons accuse the witch of black magic, carry her before judges, and demand death for dealings with the Devil.

    The witch is accused of black magic and dealings with the Devil, brought before judges, found guilty, and condemned to death.

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