Dwarf makes return of child dependent upon guessing of riddle — Mythoi

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Dwarf makes return of child dependent upon guessing of riddle.

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Spirits and demons. · Underground spirits. · view the constellation · filed as F451.5.15.2

Filed across the traditions

German Pröhle Harz. No. 220 I.

Within the index

Filed under Dwarfs give riddles and questions to mortals.

Filed beside it

Dwarf promises mortal much money if he will guess his name Dwarf suitor desists when unwilling maiden guesses his name. (Cf. C432.1.)

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