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

430: Prince Donkey

ATU > 300-749: TALES OF MAGIC > 400-459: Supernatural or Enchanted Wife (Husband) or Other Relative > 425-449: Husband > 430: Prince Donkey

Description

The prince transformed to an ass. Plays a lyre and is entertained at king's court. Becomes husband of a princess who disenchants him. For analysis see Type 425 (I a, II b).

Examples

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Text title	ATU	Language	Author	Origin	Publication Date
Das Eselein	430	German	Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm	Germany	1812

External Examples

Story	ATU	Origin	Author	Year	Source
Camel Husband	430	Arab			Internet Archive
The Little Donkey	430	German			Internet Archive

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