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Motifs — first 20 of 54
- "We three" – "For gold" – "That is right". These expressions are the sole conversation of three men. C495.2
- Boy overhears witches' conversation about magic objects, which he gets possession of. D838.9
- Conversation between the dead. E545.1
- Conversation between God and Adam's corpse. E545.22
- Conversation of two fire-spirits. Shall house be burned? F497.1
- Conversation between clouds. F967.3
- Recognition by overheard conversation (usually with animals or objects). Person not daring to reveal self directly thus attracts attention and recognition. H13
- Recognition by overheard conversation with animal. H13.1
- Recognition by overheard conversation with horse. H13.1.1
- Recognition by overheard conversation with dog. H13.1.2
- Recognition by overheard conversation with cow. H13.1.3
- Recognition by overheard conversation with objects. H13.2
- Recognition by overheard conversation with bridge. Bridge which will trip up bridal party if king is not marrying an equal. Disguised princess praises bridge for its recognition of her equality with the king. H13.2.1
- Recognition by overheard conversation with stone. H13.2.2
- Recognition by overheard conversation with plant. H13.2.3
- Recognition by overheard conversation with churchdoor. H13.2.4
- Recognition by overheard conversation with cups (or other utensils). H13.2.5
- Recognition by overheard conversation with flax. By comparing her fate with that of the flax the heroine is able to reveal herself. H13.2.6
- Recognition by overheard conversation with stove. H13.2.7
- Recognition from overheard conversation of two sons. H13.3