Herdsman rescues abandoned child. (Cf. S351.2.) — Mythoi

Motif

Herdsman rescues abandoned child. (Cf. S351.2.)

Captives and fugitives. · Rescues. · Rescue of abandoned or lost persons. · view the constellation · filed as R131.3

Filed across the traditions

India Thompson-Balys.

Within the index

Filed under Exposed or abandoned child rescued.

4 finer motifs beneath it

Shepherd rescues abandoned child. (Cf. N841.) Goatherd rescues abandoned child Cowherd rescues abandoned child Swineherd rescues abandoned child

Filed beside it

Nurse begs alms from door to door so as to keep child and nurture him Miraculous rescue of all exposed children Hunter rescues abandoned child Miller rescues abandoned child Fisher rescues abandoned child Servant rescues abandoned child Peasant rescues abandoned child Merchant rescues abandoned child. (Cf. N851.) Other workmen rescue abandoned child Porter rescues abandoned child Hermit rescues abandoned child. (Cf. N843, R169.2.) Exalted person rescues abandoned child Fairy rescues abandoned child. (Cf. F311.) Palmer rescues abandoned child. (Cf. N846.1.) Sailors rescue abandoned child Children abandoned in a boat survive storm and are rescued

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Abandoned child reared by herdsman. (Cf. R131.3.)

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