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

725: The Dream

ATU > 300-749: TALES OF MAGIC > 700-749: Other Tales of the Supernatural > 725: The Dream

Description

The boy refuses to tell his dream to his father, and even to the king. Various adventures. Conquers enemies, wins the princess. Thus the dream is fulfilled. The boy dreams that his parents shall serve him and that the king shall pour water on his…

Examples

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Text titleATULanguageAuthorOriginPublication Date
The Boy Who Could Keep a Secret725EnglishAndrew LangHungary1903

External Examples

StoryATUOriginAuthorYearSource
Boy Who Wouldn't Tell His Dream 725 US West Virginia Internet Archive
Dreamer and His Dream 725 Armenian Internet Archive
Weaver's Dream 725 Arab Internet Archive

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