Prophecy for newborn princesses: the one who takes gold in the mouth will be married to a prince; the one who takes hawkweed, to a peasant — Mythoi

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Prophecy for newborn princesses: the one who takes gold in the mouth will be married to a prince; the one who takes hawkweed, to a peasant.

Tests. · Identity tests: Recognition. · Recognition through personal peculiarities · view the constellation · filed as H41.6

Filed across the traditions

Icelandic Boberg.

Within the index

Filed under Recognition of royalty by personal characteristics or traits. (Cf. H36.2, H71.)

Filed beside it

Princess on the pea. Princess recognized by her inability to sleep on bed which has a pea under its dozen mattresses High-spitting the test of a chief Test of king (pope): his candle lights itself Flame issuing from mouth as sign of royalty Unknown prince shows his kingly qualities in dealing with his playmates Task: to ride horse whereby one becomes king Test of royalty: ability to sow, reap, and winnow rice in one day King recognized by unique ability to occupy certain seat (Siege perilous) Chief in disguise carries bundle so large that rank is recognized

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