31 motifs match “humble”  ·  back to the chapters

• Transformation to humble person. D24
• Humble man in guise of exalted. D41
• Humble Brahmin teaches king the difference between "mine" and "thine." J179.1
• The widow's meal. King upbraids wind for blowing away a poor widow's last cup of meal. Finds that the wind has saved a ship full of people by that very act. The king is humbled. J355.1
• Wise man humble in death. J912
• Rich man humbled by realization that he cannot take his wealth with him. J912.3
• King David dances with common youths before the Ark of the Covenant. He humbles self to please God. J914.1
• King of humble lineage cannot be flattered. J915
• Opposing wise men humble themselves and become friends. J917
• Servant plays at being emperor. Master sees him and says, "Now that you are emperor remember your humble master." J955.2
• Possession of gold turns humble servant into arrogant one. J1085.2
• The proud hide humbled. A hide is in the river. River: "What is your name?" Hide: "Hard hide." River: "Hunt another name; I'll soon soften you." J1476
• Wife by cleverness wins back fortune overbearing husband has foolishly lost and humbles him. J1545.6
• Princess has brought ill luck to bridegroom. When palace and retainers disappear after wedding and only humble hut remains, clever fox tells king his daughter's feet have brought ill luck to the groom, his master. King gives half his kingdom in compensation. K443.12
• Escape in humble disguise. (Cap o' Rushes.) K521.4.3
• Incognito king helped by humble man. Gives reward. K1812.1
• Incognito king is asked by humble man to aid him. K1812.1.1
• Humble disguise. (Cap o' Rushes, Peau d'âne Allerleirauh.) Usually in rough clothing. (Cf. K521.4.3, K1812, K1816.) K1815
• Return home in humble disguise. K1815.1
• Lowly successful hero invites king and humbles him. L175
• Lowly successful soldier invites general and humbles him. L175.1
• Proud ruler (deity) humbled. L410
• Proud king humbled: realizes that pomp, possessions, power are all of short duration. L410.1
• Proud king humbled when imprisoned by enemies. L416.1
• Proud ruler (deity) humbled – miscellaneous. L419
• Proud animal less fortunate than humble. L450
• Prophecy: parents will humble themselves before their son. (Vaticinium.) M312.2
• Humble rewarded, haughty punished. Q4
• Humble man miraculously saved from drowning. (Cf. Q4.) Q151.5
• The devil goes to confession. Performs very severe penance, but cannot bear to humble himself and to stoop before the altar. (Cf. G303.16.9.) V29.8
• Humble man after speaking to king disdains his own family. W165.1