μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Hero (heroine) of unpromising origin.

Reversal of fortune. · Unpromising hero (heroine). · Types of unpromising heroes (heroines). · view the constellation · filed as L111

Filed across the traditions
  • India *Thompson-Balys
  • Chinese Graham.
Within the index

Filed under Types of unpromising heroes (heroines).

10 finer motifs beneath it
Exile returns and succeeds Foundling hero Widow's son as hero Orphan hero Bastard hero Anchorite's son as hero Future hero (heroine) raised by animal Heroes sons of wife not favorite of king Hero of story neglected grandson of raja Unpromising fourth son succeeds
Filed beside it
Hero (heroine) of unpromising appearance Hero (heroine) of unpromising occupation Hero (heroine) of unpromising habits Successful foolish son Insane hero (heroine) Stupid hero. (Cf. Z253.) Unsophisticated hero Pauper hero Dumb hero

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