Aarne–Thompson–Uther index · Tale type

ATU 850 — The Moles of the Princess

850
ATU tale-type number
1
Arne Thompson references
5
Thompson motif references
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Summary

Tale type

The pipe and the dancing hogs.

  • I. The Markings. (a) In return for his dancing hogs the princess lets the youth see her naked. (b) With this knowledge he wins the princess.
  • II. To Whom She Turns. (a) As a further test the princess is to be given to the suitor to whom she turns in the night. (b) Rivals sleep with her and contest in enticements: she turns to the hero.
    • Cf. Type 62

    Earlier references

    Concordance

    Arne Thompson: 850

    Thompson motif index: H315., H51.1., H525., K1358., K443.6.





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