Dwarf suitor desists when unwilling maiden guesses his name. (Cf. C432.1.) — Mythoi

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Dwarf suitor desists when unwilling maiden guesses his name. (Cf. C432.1.)

Marvels. · Marvelous creatures. · Spirits and demons. · Underground spirits. · view the constellation · filed as F451.5.15.3

Filed across the traditions

German Haas Greifswald. 38 No. 41.

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 makes return of child dependent upon guessing of riddle

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Guessing name of supernatural creature gives power over him. (Tom-Tit-Tot)

ask the rhapsode about this motif · search the shelf for “unwilling” · wander