330: Jewish Folklore: The Gilded Cage
Myths and Legends
Confrontation between the King and the Melamid
The melamid attempts to teach a lesson to the king, who challenges him to prove that a beggar can become a king. The melamid accepts the challenge and is given five days to begin the proof, while the king warns him not to flee the city. As the chapter ends, the melamid's confidence is questioned.
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