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

401A: The Enchanted Princess in Her Castle

ATU > 300-749: TALES OF MAGIC > 400-459: Supernatural or Enchanted Wife (Husband) or Other Relative > 400-424: Wife > 401A: The Enchanted Princess in Her Castle

Description

The heroes rescue the princesses by keeping awake for three nights in succession, keeping silent, or refraining from looking into secret chambers, or otherwise. [D753]. (Various episodes.).

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