ATU 516
Faithful John
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
- Tabu: uttering secrets heard from spirits. 36 variants
- Transformation to stone for breaking tabu. (Cf. C331, C452.) 36 variants
- Poisoned food test. Attempt to kill hero by feeding him poisoned food. 36 variants
- Poisoned clothing test. Attempt to kill hero by poisoning clothing. 36 variants
- Seduction by taking aboard ship to inspect wares. 36 variants
- Entrance to woman's room in hollow artificial animal. 36 variants
- Faithful servant guarding master's wife from danger falsely condemned for betraying his master. 36 variants
- Secrets overheard from animal (demon) conversation. 36 variants
- Love through dream. Falling in love with a person seen in a dream. 36 variants
- Bridal chamber invaded by magic dragon (serpent). (Cf. B176.1.) 36 variants
- Prophetic bird. (Cf. B172.) 18 variants
- Speaking bird. 18 variants
- Love through sight of picture. 18 variants
- Love through sight of statue. 18 variants
- Disenchantment by application of blood. (Cf. D712.4, D712.4.1). 12 variants
- Resuscitation by blood. 12 variants
- Faithful foster brother. 12 variants
- Sworn brethren. Friends take an oath of lasting brotherhood. 12 variants
- Faithful servant. 12 variants
- Child sacrificed to provide blood for cure of friend. (Cf. S260.1.4.) 12 variants