Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) - Types of Folktales
441: In Enchanted Skin
Description
A childless woman gives birth to a hedgehog [C758.1, T554]. The king unwittingly promises the hedgehog his daughter when the latter shows him the way out of the forest [S226]. The hedgehog takes the bride [B641.5]. His hedgehog's skin is burnt, and… Examples
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| Text title | ATU | Language | Author | Origin | Publication Date |
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| Hans mein Igel | 441 | German | Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm | Germany | 1812 |
| Jack My Hedgehog | 441 | English | Andrew Lang | Germany | 1892 |
| Re Crin | 441 | Italian | Italo Calvino | Italy | 1956 |
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