Riddles solved with aid of propounder's wife. (Cf. G530.2, H335.0.1, H974.) — Mythoi

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Riddles solved with aid of propounder's wife. (Cf. G530.2, H335.0.1, H974.)

Tests. · Tests of cleverness. · Riddles. · Means of solving riddles. · view the constellation · filed as H574

Filed across the traditions

Jewish Neuman.

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Filed under Means of solving riddles.

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Counterquestions. Riddles answered by a question that reduces the riddle to an absurdity Reductio ad absurdum of riddle: stallions of Babylon. "Why is my mare restless when stallions of Babylon neigh?" Hero beats cat for having strangled a cock last night in Babylon (impossible distance away) Answer to riddle found by trickery Accidental discovery of answer to riddle

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Help from ogre's daughter (or son). (Cf. G455.) Bride helps suitor perform his tasks Task performed with help of supernatural wife

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