ATU 850: The Moles of the Princess


Arene Thompson Uther ATU Title ATU Summary ▲ Arne Thompson Thompson
850The Moles of the PrincessThe pipe and the dancing hogs.
  • I. The Markings. (a) In return for his dancing hogs the princess lets the youth see her naked. (b) With this knowledge he wins the princess.
  • II. To Whom She Turns. (a) As a further test the princess is to be given to the suitor to whom she turns in the night. (b) Rivals sleep with her and contest in enticements: she turns to the hero.
    • Cf. Type 62    		, 850H315., H51.1., H525., K1358., K443.6.




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