Perilous path traversed on quest — Mythoi

Motif

Perilous path traversed on quest.

Tests. · Tests of prowess: quests. · Attendant circumstances of quests. · Accomplishment of quests. · view the constellation · filed as H1236

Filed across the traditions

English Wells 55 (Gawayne and the Grene Knight)
India *Thompson-Balys.

Within the index

Filed under Accomplishment of quests.

4 finer motifs beneath it

Quest over path bristling with sharp points (knives, axes, etc.) Quest over path guarded by dangerous animals Quest over path guarded by hags Quest over path guarded by giant

Filed beside it

Large boot-supply for journey. Quest is to be so long that many boots are to be worn out Directions on quest given by sun, moon, wind, and stars Helpers on quest Succession of helpers on quest. One helper sends to another, who sends to another, etc. (Cf. H1241.) Conjuring away obstacles on quest for lost wife Accomplishment of quest – miscellaneous

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