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Accomplishment of quest – miscellaneous.

Tests. · Tests of prowess: quests. · Attendant circumstances of quests. · Accomplishment of quests. · view the constellation · filed as H1239

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Prince agrees to marry a servant girl if she will help him on a quest Objects of quest found in deserted castle where hero is served by unseen hands Quest accomplished by means of objects given by helpers Man with magic knowledge defeats his competitors in quest by misinforming them about the character of country they will be traveling (for a place where there is no water he makes them bring loads of wood; for a place where water is he makes them bring along loads of water) Seductive women attempt to divert quester
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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.) Perilous path traversed on quest Conjuring away obstacles on quest for lost wife

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