μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif
Scholars’ trail — 4references

The index’s own references — the collections where scholars sighted this story-shape, tradition by tradition. Titles on our shelf are live links; the rest is the frontier, not yet shelved.

  • ItalianBasile Pentamerone II No. 8
  • IcelandicBoberg.
  • general *Type 870
  • general *BP III 444ff.
Within the index

Filed under Recognition by overheard conversation (usually with animals or objects). Person not daring to reveal self directly thus attracts attention and recognition.

7 finer motifs beneath it
Recognition by overheard conversation with bridge. Bridge which will trip up bridal party if king is not marrying an equal. Disguised princess praises bridge for its recognition of her equality with the kingRecognition by overheard conversation with stoneRecognition by overheard conversation with plantRecognition by overheard conversation with churchdoorRecognition by overheard conversation with cups (or other utensils)Recognition by overheard conversation with flax. By comparing her fate with that of the flax the heroine is able to reveal herselfRecognition by overheard conversation with stove
Filed beside it
Recognition by overheard conversation with animalRecognition from overheard conversation of two sonsRecognition from overheard conversation with flower-woman
Carried in tale types

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