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Motif

Recognition by overheard conversation with objects.

Tests. · Identity tests: Recognition. · Recognition through common knowledge. · view the constellation · filed as H13.2

Filed across the traditions
  • Italian Basile Pentamerone II No. 8
  • Icelandic Boberg.
  • 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 king Recognition by overheard conversation with stone Recognition by overheard conversation with plant Recognition by overheard conversation with churchdoor Recognition 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 herself Recognition by overheard conversation with stove
Filed beside it
Recognition by overheard conversation with animal Recognition from overheard conversation of two sons Recognition from overheard conversation with flower-woman
Carried in tale types

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