Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) - Types of Folktales

559: The Princess’ Laugh

ATU > 300-749: TALES OF MAGIC > 500-559: Supernatural Helpers > 559: The Princess’ Laugh

Description

The princess made to laugh. Making an absurd parade. Later forcing the noble suitor out of his bridal bed. Cf. Types 571-574, 621. I. Making Princess Laugh. (a) A princess has been offered to the man who can make her laugh. (b) The hero accomplishes…

Examples

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Text titleATULanguageAuthorOriginPublication Date
Lo Scarafone, lo Sorece e lo Grillo559NeapolitanGiambattista BasileItaly1634

External Examples

StoryATUOriginAuthorYearSource
Jack and his Bargains 559 British Internet Archive
Louse Skin 559 Mexican Internet Archive
The Tale of La Ramée 559 French Internet Archive

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