The constellation
R211 Escape from prison
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- Giant breaks from tower prison · R211.1 entry
- Captive bores way out of prison · R211.2 entry
- Escape through underground passage · R211.3 entry
- Escape from slavery (pirates). (Cf. R61.) · R211.4 entry
- Captive hews through iron prison with sword · R211.5 entry
- Captive knocks prison roof off. (Cf. F627.) · R211.6 entry
- Escape from pit of snakes by means of rope. (Cf. Q465, R41.3.1.) · R211.7 entry
- Rescue from prison by beheading giant keeper · R211.8 entry
- Escape from prison because of bribed guards · R211.9 entry
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carried in tale type
- The Princess Confined in the Mound · ATU 870