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

2 finer motifs beneath it
Strong bride tries to stifle husband in bed Hostile brides kill husbands in the bridal bed
Filed beside it
Jus primae noctis. Overlord claims right of sleeping the first night with subject's wife Feast of "bedding and handspreading" before consummation of marriage Girl may remain virgin for three days after marriage. (Cf. C117.) Bride afraid of intercourse refuses consummation until judge orders it in court Bridegroom driven from bridal chamber by magic. Usually by hornets or wasps Dangers to husband in bridal chamber Magic perils threaten bridal couple. The perils are various – magic horse, poison, enchanted clothes, etc Bridegroom magically impelled to leave his bride Dangerous husband. (Cf. T172.) Death from intercourse

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