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Motif

Enigmatic statement betrays incest. (Cf. T411.) Woman, recognizing cleric as her son by her father (Fiachna), gives him a drink of milk and says, "I give drink to my brother; he is Fiachna's son, he is Fiachna's grandson; his mother is Fiachna's daughter." The son's reply shows that he understands the situation.

Tests. · Tests of cleverness. · Riddles. · Enigmatic statements. · view the constellation · filed as H582.2.1

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Filed under Riddling answers betray adultery.

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
Father-daughter incest

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