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

654: The Three Brothers

ATU > 300-749: TALES OF MAGIC > 650-699: Supernatural Power or Knowledge > 654: The Three Brothers

Description

The father has them trained. Trial of their handiwork. The fighting master swings his sword so fast that it does not become wet in a heavy rain; the barber shaves a running hare; the blacksmith shoes a horse while it is galloping.

Variants

654B. The Merchant's Son

Examples

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Text titleATULanguageAuthorOriginPublication Date
Die drei BrĂ¼der654GermanJacob & Wilhelm GrimmGermany1812

External Examples

StoryATUOriginAuthorYearSource
Without Title 654 Netherlands 1651 Nederlandse VolksverhalenBank
Without Title 654 Netherlands 1651 Nederlandse VolksverhalenBank
The Three Brothers 654 German Internet Archive

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