Aarne–Thompson–Uther index · Tale type
ATU 533 — Repressed Bride
Summary
Tale typeOn the journey to her wedding the princess is forced by her waiting-maid to change clothes and places with her. The princess's horse is killed, but through the speaking horsehead which hangs on the wall, the betrayal is revealed. Cf. Types
Earlier references
ConcordanceArne Thompson: 533
Thompson motif index: B133.3., B335., H13.2.7., K1816.5., K1911.1.1., K1933., K1934., K2252.
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