Aarne–Thompson–Uther index · Tale type

ATU 441 — In Enchanted Skin

441

ATU tale-type number

Arne Thompson references

Thompson motif references

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Summary

Tale type

A childless woman gives birth to a hedgehog [C758.1, T554]. The king unwittingly promises the hedgehog his daughter when the latter shows him the way out of the forest [S226]. The hedgehog takes the bride [B641.5]. His hedgehog's skin is burnt, and…

Earlier references

Concordance

Arne Thompson: 441

Thompson motif index: B641.5., C758.1., D721.3., S226., T554.

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