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

1538: The youth cheated in selling oxen

ATU > 1200-1999: ANECDOTES AND JOKES > 1525-1724: Stories about a Man > 1525-1639: The Clever Man > 1538: The youth cheated in selling oxen

Description

Avenges himself. As carpenter and as doctor in the purchaser's house he punishes the latter [K1825.1.3]. Brings it about that the miller is hanged in his place [K841].

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Text titleATULanguageAuthorOriginPublication Date
Gutten som ville bli handelskar1538NorwegianAsbjørnsen & MoeNorway1841

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