Three cries allowed maiden about to be murdered. Rescue arrives — Mythoi

Motif

Three cries allowed maiden about to be murdered. Rescue arrives.

Deceptions. · Escape by deception. · Escape by false plea. · view the constellation · filed as K551.3.3

Cited in the index

general Child I 32ff., 41f., 47, 487b, V 207.

Within the index

Filed under Respite from death until victim has blown on a horn (three times). Rescuers come.

Filed beside it

Respite from death while one plays the fiddle. Rescue arrives Respite from death while captive plays music (whistles). Rescue arrives Wild boar given permission to squeal before wolf eats him. Rescue arrives Respite from death while one plays the bagpipe. Rescued Respite from death while victim dances Titmouse receives permission to sit on branch and sing before being sacrificed

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