Aarne–Thompson–Uther index · Tale type

ATU 1640 — The Valiant Little Tailor

1640
ATU tale-type number
1
Arne Thompson references
15
Thompson motif references
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Summary

Tale type

Seven with one stroke. While fleeing defeats the enemy (the sign-post on his arm). Kills wild boar. Also incidents belonging to the stupid ogre and the clever man

Earlier references

Concordance

Arne Thompson: 1640

Thompson motif index: H38.2.1., J1115.4., K1082., K1112., K18.3., K1951.1., K1951.2., K1951.3., K525.1., K61., K62., K63., K71., K72., K771.





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