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Motif

Ogre tries to retain fugitive by tempting him with gold ring; but he takes ring by cutting off the hand.

Captives and fugitives. · Escapes and pursuits. · Flights. · view the constellation · filed as R231.1

Filed across the traditions
  • Icelandic Boberg.
Within the index

Filed under Obstacle flight – Atalanta type. Objects are thrown back which the pursuer stops to pick up while the fugitive escapes.

Filed beside it
Fugitive cuts tail of camel caught by pursuer and it turns into grass

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