The constellation
G570 Ogre overawed
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● motif
● tale type
● on the shelf
● attested
The same sky, in words
beneath it
filed near
- Ogre tricked into carrying his prisoners home in bag on his own back · G561 entry
- Ogre deceived into releasing prisoner · G560 entry
- Recognition of captive's voice brings about rescue from ogre. Usually captive sings in the bag · G556 entry
- Rescue from ogre by means of singing · G555 entry
- Oaths (abusive speeches) drive ogres away · G571 entry
- Ogre overawed by trick · G572 entry
- Ogre deceived by throwing burning oil instead of spittle on him · G572.1 entry
- Ogre deceived by showing sharp knife or sword for nose or tongue · G572.2 entry