Captive protected by angel from abductor — Mythoi

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Captive protected by angel from abductor.

Captives and fugitives. · Captivity. · Behavior of captives. · view the constellation · filed as R85

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Jewish *Neuman.

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Filed under Behavior of captives.

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Captive prince joins captor out of gratitude for his freedom. (He had refused to promise that he would not fight again.) (Cf. W27.) Defiant prisoners refuse to accept grace even from their father unless it is granted them all. (Cf. M165.) Defeated warriors go into the conqueror's service Surrendering Woman suckles imprisoned relative through prison wall Captive sends secret message outside (in orange or on handkerchief) Baker, disguised as old woman, substitutes for princess in cell when he brings bread to her Prisoner's sustenance from outside prison. (Cf. R81.) [First Edition: R90. Captivity – miscellaneous.]

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