Motif
recognition of disguised demon by physical sign
recognition_of_disguised_demon_by_physical_sign
A motif of the Shapeshifter and Transformation family, within the sub-family Disguises and Recognition. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
buddhist
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Jataka tales THE QUARREL OF THE QUAILS / THE MEASURE OF RICE / THE FOOLISH, TIMID RABBIT / THE WISE AND THE FOOLISH MERCHANT; lines 948-1073 confidence: medium
The wise man knew the man was a demon because he cast no shadow; he says they do not throw away water until they see more.
The wise merchant identifies the disguised man as a demon because he casts no shadow.
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