Test of sex of girl masking as man: ball thrown into lap. Girls spread legs to catch it; men not — Mythoi

Motif

Test of sex of girl masking as man: ball thrown into lap. Girls spread legs to catch it; men not.

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Cited in the index

general Fb "kvinde" II 339a.

Within the index

Filed under Test of sex of girl masking as man.

2 finer motifs beneath it

Woman throws apple to man in woman's dress. He puts his legs together to catch it. (Cf. H1578.1.4.) Test of sex of man masking as girl: jumping over pit (only man succeeds)

Filed beside it

Test of sex of girl masking as man: peas spread on floor. Men tread firmly; women slip Test of sex of girl masking as man: spinning wheel brought. Men take no notice; women interested Test of sex of girl masking as man: choosing flowers. Girl will choose a carnation; man a rose Test of sex of girl masking as man: nuts and apples offered. Men put them in their shirts, girls into their handkerchiefs Test of sex of girl masking as man: warned by a parrot, she picks only one flower

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Woman throws apple to man in woman's dress. He puts his legs together to catch it. (Cf. H1578.1.4.)

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