μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
Filed across the traditions
  • Italian Novella Rotunda.
  • general *Type 313C, 410. – Grimm Nos. 113, 186, 193
Within the index
2 finer motifs beneath it
Tabu: kissing supernatural husband. (Cf. C32.) Tabu: kissing fairies. This puts one in their power. (Cf. C112.)
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Forgotten fiancée. Young husband visiting his home breaks tabu and forgets his wife. Later she succeeds in reawakening his memory. (For details of the ways in which the memory is lost and regained see D2004 and D2006 Disenchantment by kiss
Keeps company with — shares receipted episodes
Magic forgetfulness for breaking tabu Transformation: man to rosebush Magic charm summons dwarfs. (Cf. D1273.) Giant carries man in his pocket (glove, bosom). (Cf. F531.5.3.) Giant carries man on brim of his hat Bride helps suitor perform his tasks Tasks performed with help of old woman Task performed by dwarfs. (Cf. F451.5.1.) Task: stacking wood from felled forest in one day Task: bailing out a pond Bailing out pond with thimble Task: filling twelve bed-ticks with feathers. Done by helpful birds

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