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

535: The Boy Adopted by Tigers (Animals)

ATU > 300-749: TALES OF MAGIC > 500-559: Supernatural Helpers > 535: The Boy Adopted by Tigers (Animals)

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I. A Boy is Adopted by Wild Animals. (a) The boy is abandoned in the forest, (b) and adopted by tigers. (c) He is given a magic bow and arrow, or (d) magic axe. II. The Substitute Bridegroom. (a) The animals arrange a marriage for him. (b) A monkey…

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