Obedience of sons tested by offering them apple. They are each offered a slice of apple. The king says, "Open your mouth and receive what I give you". Eldest son insulted; youngest obeys and receives kingdom as reward. (Cf. H1558.0.1.1.) — Mythoi

Motif

Obedience of sons tested by offering them apple. They are each offered a slice of apple. The king says, "Open your mouth and receive what I give you". Eldest son insulted; youngest obeys and receives kingdom as reward. (Cf. H1558.0.1.1.)

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Cited in the index

general *Pauli (ed. Bolte) No. 368
general *Crane Vitry 187 No. 123
general BP III 236
general Wesselski Mönchslatein 8 No. 3
general Hdwb. d. Märchens I 93a n. 7.

Within the index

Filed under Tests of obedience.

Filed beside it

Adam's (Eve's) disobedience blamed: blamer immediately disobeys orders. (Cf. H1554.1.) Old man contented till forbidden to leave city. Immediately disobeys Pope tests women's disobedience: not to look into box. (Cf. H1554.1.) They do so and are not allowed to hear confession Obedience of king's subjects tested by willingness to allow spear to be carried crosswise into houses. Way must be hewn King tests gardener's obedience by playing thief

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Apple test of worthiness for friendship. Father gives son three apples to offer to those he meets. If the man eats all, avoid him; if he divides, make friends with him. (Cf. H1557.1.)

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