ATU 314
Goldener (previously The Youth Transformed to a Horse)
Aarne–Thompson–Uther tale-type index · Tales Of Magic · The full type description is not served here; the number and name are the classification facts.
Motifs the recorded variants carry
- Flight on magic horse. 4 variants
- Abused and pampered horses. Hero is ordered by ogre to feed and care for certain horse and to neglect other horse. Hero disobeys and feeds neglected horse. Latter is enchanted prince and helps hero. (Cf. B181.) 4 variants
- All questions to be answered, "I don't know". A youth is so advised by his horse. 4 variants
- Forbidden chamber. Person allowed to enter all chambers of house except one. 4 variants
- Hair turns to gold as punishment in forbidden chamber. (Cf. C611.) 4 variants
- Obstacle flight. Fugitives throw objects behind them which magically become obstacles in pursuer's path. 4 variants
- Youth promised to ogre visits ogre's home. 4 variants
- Person as servant in ogre's house. 4 variants
- Recognition by golden hair. 4 variants
- Gardener disguise. 4 variants
- Child sold (promised) to devil (ogre). See also references to S220–S259, practically all of which apply here. 4 variants
- Princess declares her love for lowly hero. 4 variants
- Princess falls in love with lowly boy. (Cf. L161.) 4 variants
- Recognition through branding. 2 variants
- Recognition by wound. (Cf. H51.) 2 variants
- Heroine endures hardships with menial husband. Rewarded by his success. 2 variants
- Pig-sty abode for unpromising hero (heroine). 2 variants