Aarne–Thompson–Uther index · Tale type

ATU 1685 — The Foolish Bridegroom

1685
ATU tale-type number
1
Arne Thompson references
3
Thompson motif references
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Summary

Tale type

Dog »Parsley» in the soup [J2462.1]. Clearing out the room (throws out the stove) [J2465.5]. To »throw good eyes» at the bride (throws ox-eyes and sheep-eyes on the plate) [J2462.2]. Cf. Type 1006. She flees. The he-goat in the bride's place in…

Earlier references

Concordance

Arne Thompson: 1685

Thompson motif index: J2462.1., J2462.2., J2465.5.





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