Stith Thompson motif index · Motif
Thompson J2315.2 — Gullible husband made to believe he has cut off his wife's nose
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MotifGullible husband made to believe he has cut off his wife's nose. She, in another house, has had her nose cut off by mistake. She makes him believe he has done it by making him angry enough to throw a razor at her. When he throws the razor she claims it has cut off her nose. Spanish Exempla: Keller.
Associated ATU tale types
ConcordanceThese links are derived from the Thompson motif references stored in the Folklore Database's ATU concordance.
| ATU | Title |
|---|---|
| ATU 1417 | The Cutt-off Nose (Hair) |