Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) - Types of Folktales
506: The Rescued Princess
Description
I. The Grateful Dead Man. (a) The hero ransoms a corpse from creditors who refuse its burial. (b) The grateful dead man in the form of an old man, a servant, or a fox later helps the hero on condition that they are to divide all winnings.
II. The…
Variants
506A. The Princess Rescued from Slavery
See analysis: I a, b; II a; III; IV; V.
506B. The Princess Rescued from Robbers
See analysis: I a, b; II c; III; IV.
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