Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) - Types of Folktales
313: The Magic Flight
Description
The Magic Flight. From the ogre's house. The fugitives throw magic objects behind them which become mountains, wood, or sea; or they change themselves into various animals or objects.
Variants
313A. The Girl as a Helper in the Hero's Flight
The Girl as Helper of the hero on his flight. The youth has been promised to the devil. See analysis: I; II b, c, (d); III.
313B. The Forbidden Box
The same, introduced by The Forbidden Box in which a magic castle is hidden. (This introduction is Type 222, War of Birds and Quadrupeds + Type 537, The Marvelous Eagle Gives the Hero a Box which he must not Open.) See analysis I d; II; III; IV.
313C. The Forgotten Fiancée
The same, followed by the episode of The Forgotten Fiancée. See analysis: I; II; III; IV; V; VI.
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