Reasons for promise (sale) of child.
Unnatural cruelty. · Cruel sacrifices. · Reasons for promise (sale) of child. · view the constellation · filed as S220
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11 finer motifs beneath it
Child sold (promised) for moneyChildless couple promise child to the devil if they may only have oneChild promised to devil for acting as godfather. (Cf. N411.)Child promised to devil for help on road with broken wagonChild promised to devil for directions out of woods when father is lostChild promised to devil in exchange for a good catch of fishDaughter promised to monster as bride to secure flower (bird) she has asked forDaughter promised to tiger in marriage for help in carrying load. (Cf. B620.1.)Children given in return for being taught magicChildren sold in exchange for foodAngry man gives away his daughter to a beggar