Stith Thompson motif index · Motif

Thompson V252.1 — Virgin Mary returns borrowed money and reveals cheat

V252.1
Thompson motif reference
V
Religion
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Associated ATU tale types
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Description

Motif

Virgin Mary returns borrowed money and reveals cheat. A man borrows money from a Jew with the Virgin as security. Unable to return the money in time, he commits the money to the sea with a prayer to the Virgin. The Jew receives it but claims that the money is not paid. The Virgin reveals the cheat. Ward II 638 No. 10; *Crane Miraculis No. 33; Wells 167 (Vernon Miracles).

Associated ATU tale types

Concordance

No ATU tale type in the current concordance points to this Thompson motif.

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