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

1476A: Praying to the Statue's Mother

ATU > 1200-1999: ANECDOTES AND JOKES > 1440-1524: Stories about a Woman > 1475-1499: Jokes about Old Maids > 1476A: Praying to the Statue's Mother

Description

Sexton behind crucifix tells old maid she will have no husband. She tells Christ child he knows nothing about it. She is praying to his mother.

Examples

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Text titleATULanguageAuthorOriginPublication Date
Das Mädchen von Brakel1476AGermanJacob & Wilhelm GrimmGermany1812

External Examples

StoryATUOriginAuthorYearSource
Maid who wanted to Marry 1476A British Internet Archive
Nowt but a Tailor 1476A British Internet Archive
The Girl from Brakel 1476A German Internet Archive

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