Consummation of marriage postponed till couple return home — Mythoi

Motif

Consummation of marriage postponed till couple return home.

Sex. · Marriage. · Consummation of marriage. · view the constellation · filed as T165.6

Filed across the traditions

India Thompson-Balys.

Within the index

Filed under Girl may remain virgin for three days after marriage. (Cf. C117.)

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Consummation of marriage postponed until revelation by dream of future of family has been secured One year to elapse between ceremony and consummation of marriage Twenty-four hours to elapse before consummation of marriage Bride and groom separated on wedding night Three years asked before consummation of marriage as trick For first six months bride of prince is only to sit an hour or two in his house

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