Flower as chastity index. (Cf. D975.) — Mythoi

Motif

Flower as chastity index. (Cf. D975.)

Tests. · Marriage tests. · Chasity tests. · Chastity index. · view the constellation · filed as H432

Filed across the traditions

English Child I 268
India *Thompson-Balys, Penzer I 165.
general Fb "brudekrans" IV 65b

Within the index

Filed under Chastity index. Objects indicate faithfulness or unfaithfulness of separated lovers (husband or wife).

4 finer motifs beneath it

Rose as chastity index. Fading rose indicates unfaithfulness. (Cf. D975.2.) Lily as chastity index Lotus flower as chastity index. (Cf. D975.1.) Blooming staff as chastity index

Filed beside it

Clothing (cloth) as chastity index Ornament as chastity index Fruit as chastity index Weapon as chastity index Chastity index – miscellaneous

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

ask the rhapsode about this motif · search the shelf for “chastity” · wander