μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Dividing the winnings: presents (favors) from man's own wife. After the agreement to divide all winnings the first man receives favors (presents, kisses) from the second's wife. He faithfully delivers them.

Ordaining the future. · Bargains and promises. · Other bargains. · view the constellation · filed as M241.2

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Scholars’ trail — 3references

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  • EnglishWells 55 (Sir Gawayne and the Green Knight).
  • general *Type 1364
  • general Wesselski Märchen 187 No. 2
Within the index

Filed under Bargain: to divide all winnings.

Filed beside it
Dividing the winnings: half of the bride demanded. When the hero shows that he is willing to carry out the bargain, his helper relents

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