Yu.E. Berezkin, E.N. Duvakin

Thematic classification and distribution of folklore and mythological motifs by area

Analytical catalogue translated by Jon F White

Introduction
Bibliography
Ethnicities and habitats

J12J. A false fiance turns out to be a jester. 43.-.47.

A girl or sisters come to a false fiancé who plays the role of a jester in the chief's house. See motive J12.

The coast is the Plateau. Quinolt; modoc.

The Midwest. Steppe Cree; Ojibwa (incl. timagami).

Northeast. Hurons; seneca.

Plains. Grovantre; santi dakota; iowa; arapaho.

Southeast USA. Caddo; alabama; koasati.