Aarne–Thompson–Uther index · Tale type

ATU 851 — The Riddle of the Suitor

851
ATU tale-type number
1
Arne Thompson references
10
Thompson motif references
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Summary

Tale type

The prince saved by his true servant in a robber's den. The poisoned raven. The riddle from the hero's own experiences. He wins the princess's hand. Cf. Types 516518. I. The Riddle Contest. A princess is offered in marriage to the youth who can…

Earlier references

Concordance

Arne Thompson: 851

Thompson motif index: H117., H342., H551., H565., H721.1., H734., H762., H792., H802., H81.2.





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