ATU 592
The Dance Among Thorns
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
- Magic fiddle causes dancing. (Cf. D1233.) 2 variants
- Unerring bow. Always hits mark. (Cf. D1091). 2 variants
- Infallible gun. (Cf. D1096.1.) 2 variants
- Wishes granted without limit. 2 variants
- Limited number of wishes granted. 2 variants
- Respite from death while one plays the fiddle. Rescue arrives. 2 variants
- Spendthrift knight. Divides his last penny. He is later helped by the grateful person. 2 variants
- Evil stepmother casts boy forth. 2 variants
- Man dismissed after years of service with a pittance. 2 variants
- Shooting contest on wager. 1 variant
- Loser of shooting wager to go naked into thorns for bird. 1 variant