μῦθοι Mythoi
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  • India*Thompson-Balys.
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Filed under Consummation of marriage.

4 finer motifs beneath it
All husbands have perished on bridal night. See references to F547.1.1, F582, F582.1Bridal chamber filled with coiled snakesBridal chamber invaded by magic dragon (serpent). (Cf. B176.1.)Bride's monster-father tries to kill husband, but is defeated
Filed beside it
Jus primae noctis. Overlord claims right of sleeping the first night with subject's wifeFeast of "bedding and handspreading" before consummation of marriageGirl may remain virgin for three days after marriage. (Cf. C117.)Bride afraid of intercourse refuses consummation until judge orders it in courtBridegroom driven from bridal chamber by magic. Usually by hornets or waspsMurderous brideMagic perils threaten bridal couple. The perils are various – magic horse, poison, enchanted clothes, etcBridegroom magically impelled to leave his brideDangerous husband. (Cf. T172.)Death from intercourse
Travels with
Dangerous husband. (Cf. T172.)

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