μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Two returning brothers unwittingly purchase bird, which is transformed youngest brother, as present intended for him.

Chance and fate. · Accidental encounters. · Accidental reunion of families. · view the constellation · filed as N733.4

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

Filed under Accidental meeting of brothers.

Filed beside it
Brothers unwittingly fight each other. (Cf. N731.2.2.) Brother unwittingly kills half brother in fight Joseph and his brethren. Elder brothers unwittingly come to maltreated youngest in great need. Eventual recognition Brothers accidentally reunited when wedding of one to a king's daughter is celebrated and neighboring rulers are invited

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