Rescue of woman from snake-husband. (Cf. B604.1.) — Mythoi

Motif

Rescue of woman from snake-husband. (Cf. B604.1.)

Captives and fugitives. · Rescues. · Rescue of captive. · view the constellation · filed as R111.1.5

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed

Filed across the traditions

Jamaica *Beckwith MAFLS XVII 272 No. 85.

Within the index

Filed under Princess (maiden) rescued from captor.

Filed beside it

Rescue of princess from ogre. See references to R11.1 Princess rescued from robbers Rescue of princess (maiden) from dragon Rescue of princess (maiden) from giant (monster). (Cf. G100.) Princess ransomed from slavery. (Cf. R61.) Rescue of princess (maiden) from magician. (Cf. D1711.) Rescue of maidens from witches. (Cf. G200.) Princess rescued from undesired suitor Rescue of princess (queen, maiden) from supernatural being who has won her at game of chance Maiden rescued from rakshasa Princess rescued from captivity of elephant Rescue of girl from tigers

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Marriage to snake. (Cf. B613.1.)

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